‘Will Not Allow An Inch Of Aravali To Be Used’: SC Bars Any Mining Activity Till Fresh Review

‘Will Not Allow An Inch Of Aravali To Be Used’: SC Bars Any Mining Activity Till Fresh Review

Last Updated:May 16, 2026, 12:49 IST During hearing, lawyers representing mining leaseholders and those seeking fresh leases argued that process of granting leases could continue even if final approvals were delayed. Supreme Court of India (Image used for representation) The Supreme Court of India on Friday said no mining activity would be allowed in the…

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Supreme Court Switches To Virtual Hearings On Monday, Friday Amid Centre’s Fuel-Saving Push

Supreme Court Switches To Virtual Hearings On Monday, Friday Amid Centre’s Fuel-Saving Push

In keeping with the Union government’s fuel-saving initiatives, the Supreme Court has implemented several immediate administrative steps, such as requiring virtual hearings for specific types of cases, allowing justices to carpool, and allowing Registry employees to work partially from home. The actions are being carried out in accordance with an Office Memorandum bearing F.No. 01-04/2022-CBC…

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Cabinet Clears More Supreme Court Judges: How Many Times Has Bench Strength Increased Since 1950

Cabinet Clears More Supreme Court Judges: How Many Times Has Bench Strength Increased Since 1950

Last Updated:May 05, 2026, 9:01 PM IST To implement the decision, the Cabinet cleared the introduction of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 in Parliament. Supreme Court of India (Image: PTI/File) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a proposal to increase the sanctioned strength of judges in the…

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Cabinet Clears More Supreme Court Judges: How Many Times Has Bench Strength Increased Since 1950

SC Rules HCs Can’t Direct FIR Registration Without Applicant Exhausting Statutory Alternatives

Last Updated:May 04, 2026, 7:35 PM IST The judgement came on a plea challenging a Bombay High Court order that had directed the registration of an FIR against certain individuals in a criminal case. SC said the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, provides a structured sequential mechanism for initiating criminal prosecution. (PTI File pic)…

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Vijay Mallya Says ‘Fair Question’ After Journalist Flags Sandesara Brothers’ Bank Fraud Settlement

Vijay Mallya Says ‘Fair Question’ After Journalist Flags Sandesara Brothers’ Bank Fraud Settlement

Last Updated:November 24, 2025, 11:06 PM IST On Monday, the SC had agreed to drop criminal charges against the Sandesara brothers, Nitin and Chetan, if they agreed to pay one-third of their bank fraud dues Vijay Mallya is accused of defaulting on loans exceeding Rs 9,000 crore, given to his now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines. Fugitive businessman…

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