The Supreme Court has termed the suggestion of a pilot-initiated “fuel cut-off” in the preliminary report on the Air India Flight 171 crash as “unfortunate.” The observation came while hearing a Public Interest Litigation filed by NGO Safety Matters Foundation. The court noted that blaming

The Supreme Court seems to have developed a very curious relationship with the Preamble of the Constitution. At times, it is treated as holy scripture, waved triumphantly to remind citizens of their secular duty. At other times, it is shoved into a dark corner, conveniently forgotten when its presence would be rather inconvenient. The difference […]

India’s judicial system is often described as a sluggish elephant—majestic, powerful, but painfully slow to move. Cases drag on for decades, files gather dust, and ordinary people wait lifetimes for justice that never comes. And yet, like a flash of lightning in the monsoon sky, the Supreme Court managed to close the Vantara case in […]

The Supreme Court accepted a Special Investigation Team’s (SIT) report and closed all complaints against Vantara, the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre established by Reliance Foundation in Jamnagar. The court found no legal violations. Allegations Investigated The case began with Public Interest Litigations filed in early August 2025, alleging animal smuggling,

AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has voiced serious concerns over the Supreme Court’s interim order on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. While welcoming the stay on some contentious provisions, he warned that the current ruling might lead to encroachers being rewarded and the weakening of waqf protections. Key Provisions Stayed Among the clauses temporarily put on […]

The Supreme Court of India has once again shown where it stands when it comes to Hindu faith — at the bottom of the courtroom joke book. Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, while hearing a plea regarding the restoration of a beheaded idol of Lord Vishnu at Khajuraho’s historic Javari temple, thought it fit […]

The Supreme Court has ordered a partial stay on certain provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, while hearing petitions that challenged the constitutionality of the law. The rest of the Act remains in force. Five-Year Islam Practice Clause Suspended The bench suspended the clause requiring an individual to have practised Islam for at least […]

Supreme Court Orders Reforms in Beggars’ Homes The Supreme Court has directed all states and union territories to ensure dignified living conditions in state-run beggars’ homes. A bench of Justices J. B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan underlined that maintaining such homes is a constitutional responsibility and not an act of charity. Mandatory Medical Care The […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked that some people call themselves animal lovers but do not consider the cow an animal. He made the statement during an event at Vigyan Bhawan, linking it to the ongoing debate over stray dogs in Delhi-NCR. Stray Dogs Debate and Court Order The comment came soon after the Supreme Court […]

The Supreme Court will pronounce an interim order on Monday over multiple petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. A bench headed by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice A.G. Masih reserved its ruling after hearing extensive arguments from all parties. Key Issues in Dispute Two major provisions have come under scrutiny: The inclusion of […]