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SC puts ECI on notice, asks petitioners to explain conduct

The Bench sought the ECI’s response to the INDIA bloc’s SIR challenge and asked a Petitioner to explain their conduct during Monday’s march.

Namrata Banerjee

15th Oct 2026

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Delhi CEC protests | SC seeks police orders, considers plea for women-led committee

The Bench declined immediate restoration of Jantar Mantar as a protest site and sought State responses on 46 related petitions

Namrata Banerjee

15th Oct 2026

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Delhi CEC Protests | Live Updates from the Supreme Court

On the extraordinary occasion of a march to the Supreme Court by the Leader of Opposition, we report between Court and the streets

SCO Team

12th Oct 2026

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SC asks authorities to “regulate” metro, train services ahead of CJP protest

The Bench ruled out a complete Metro shutdown and directed authorities to issue a traffic advisory

Namrata Banerjee

9th Oct 2026

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Supreme Court fines comedians Samay Raina and others 3 lakh for ‘brazen violation’

The Bench penalised the comedians for failing to coordinate with a disability foundation despite prior undertaking

Namrata Banerjee

14th Jul 2026

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When a name becomes a sentence

After acquittal, search results can punish for life; the Delhi High Court frames a calibrated remedy.

V. Venkatesan

11th Jun 2026

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SC validates Telangana HC guidelines shielding political speech on social media

A two-judge Bench categorically dismissed Telangana’s contention that there were inconsistencies in the HC’s procedural framework.

V. Venkatesan

11th Feb 2026

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Comics directed to host awareness programme on medical treatment for persons with disabilities

The Bench took updates from the Union government regarding proposed guidelines for regulating user generated content

Advay Vora

27th Nov 2025

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Samay Raina, Sonali Thakkar and other comedians must publish unconditional apology online, Supreme Court Orders

The Court deliberated on the guidelines for online speech to avoid future instances that could hurt the sentiments of certain groups

Advay Vora

25th Aug 2025

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X relies on ‘Shreya Singhal’ in arbitrary content-blocking case in Karnataka HC

The social media company has taken the government to court over the legality of information blocking orders under Section 79 of the IT Act

R. Sai Spandana

23rd Jul 2025

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What the ANI v Wikimedia case tells us about ‘open justice’

By reversing the Delhi HC’s order to take down a page reporting court proceedings, the SC upheld the public’s right to access information

Raaz

16th Jul 2025

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Has the Supreme Court done enough to protect press freedom?

While it has delivered relief in instances, it has a less admirable record in battling the chilling effect of covert forms of press control

Ajitesh Singh

15th Jul 2025

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Laxmi Narayan Tripathi v Union of India

The Supreme Court will decide whether provisions mandating certificates and removal of the right to self-perceived gender identity violates right to autonomy, dignity and privacy

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Next Hearing: August 17, 2026

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Bench:Surya Kant CJI, Joymalya Bagchi J, V. Mohana J

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Association for Democratic Reforms v Election Commission of India

The Supreme Court upheld the ECI’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar, stating that the measures adopted by the ECI were not excessive and manifestly arbitrary

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Bench:Surya Kant CJI, Joymalya Bagchi J

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Foundation for Media Professionals v Union of India

The Supreme Court is hearing a petition by the Foundation for Media Professionals requesting model guidelines regulating search and seizure of digital devices

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Bench:B.R. Gavai CJI, A.G. Masih J

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N. Ram v. Union of India

The SC will decide if the Union’s ban on the BBC Documentary ‘India: The Modi Question’ violates the rights to free speech and expression.

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Bench:Sanjiv Khanna CJI, M.M. Sundresh J

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Noel Harper v Union of India

The Supreme Court upheld provisions of the Foreign Contributions (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020, which place restrictions on NGOs ability to raise and use foreign funds.

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Sajal Awasthi v Union of India

The Court is hearing two separate challenges to the constitutional validity of the 2019 amendments to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA).

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Next Hearing: February 4, 2025

Last Updated: 20190906

Bench:Sanjiv Khanna CJI, P.V. Sanjay Kumar J, K.V. Viswanathan J

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