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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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Delhi protests: No immediate relief on contempt and Habeas Corpus petitions

The Supreme Court directed restoration of services in New Delhi and will hear compliance reports from State authorities on Tuesday

Advay Vora

11th 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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SC brings Jantar Mantar HPEC under its direct supervision

Bench directs confidential access for vulnerable witnesses

Namrata Banerjee

10th Sep 2026

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SC quashes Jantar Mantar protest FIRs across India, permits fresh FIR against 2873

CJI said the order would provide a “healing balm” to protesters while preserving the State’s right to prosecute alleged offenders

Namrata Banerjee

1st Sep 2026

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SC to hear plea challenging composition of Jantar Mantar protest inquiry committee

Petitioners flagged a “common concern” over the committee as SG Mehta described the application “very mischievous”

Namrata Banerjee

25th Aug 2026

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SC says Jantar Mantar protest FIRs cannot define students’ futures

The Court said Article 142 can clear FIRs involving students, cases against those accused of grave offences will continue separately

Namrata Banerjee

18th Aug 2026

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SC: No coercive action against students accused of minor criminal offences

The Court said states may close or withdraw FIRs against students in accordance with law.

Namrata Banerjee

3rd Aug 2026

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SC hears challenge on use of metallic pellet guns on student protesters

The Court asked petitioners to amend their plea for guidelines on metallic pellet guns and directed treatment for injured students.

Namrata Banerjee

30th Jul 2026

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When relief stops short of accountability

The Court has protected protesters and evidence, but postponed the independent mechanism that its own prima facie findings appear to require

V. Venkatesan

29th Jul 2026

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Mukesh v State of Tripura

The petitioners withdrew the petition from the Supreme Court to approach the Tripura High Court in the case.

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Bench:B.M. Trivedi J, Pankaj Mithal J

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Rakesh Vaishnav & Ors v Union of India & Ors.

The Court will decide if the three farm laws: Farmers (Empowerment & Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance & Farm Services Act, 2020, Farmers Produce Trade & Commerce (Promotion & Facilitation) Act, 2020 and Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020 are constitutionally valid.

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Bench:A.S. Bopanna J, V. Ramasubramanian J, S.A. Bobde CJI

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