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The Supreme Court has refused to hear a Public Interest Litigation concerning wages, employee status, and welfare benefits for priests and staff in state-controlled temples. The bench suggested the petitioner withdraw the plea and approach relevant authorities instead, noting their unwillingness to delve into the matter of temple priest earnings.

President promulgated ordinance to increase Supreme Court judges' strength from 33 to 37, bringing the total to 38 including the CJI. This move aims to address the mounting pendency of over 90,000 cases before the apex court. The ordinance will be presented for replacement by a bill in the upcoming monsoon session.

The Supreme Court has taken a firm stand against the Rajasthan government, holding them directly accountable for the illegal extraction of sand within the National Chambal Sanctuary, a crucial habitat for endangered wildlife like gharials and dolphins.

The evolution of legal perception in India now includes the recognition of live-in relationships, offering vital protections primarily for women and their children. While these arrangements differ from traditional marriages, they present avenues for victims of domestic violence to seek help, ensure maintenance support, and affirm the legitimacy of their children.

In a groundbreaking move, Supreme Court Justice Aravind Kumar is spearheading a dynamic new committee tasked with transforming the judicial landscape of India. This influential panel is on a mission to secure an ambitious ₹40,000-50,000 crore from the government, aimed at bridging critical infrastructure gaps and enhancing court facilities.

'Advance Copy Of Petition To Be Given To Govts'

In a meeting on Monday, the collegium approved three different proposals for appointment of judges presented by the state govt to the Union law minister and forwarded to the collegium.

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court underscored the primacy of bail, regardless of UAPA constraints, asserting that personal freedom must not be persistently restricted. By referencing the KA Najeeb case, the justices highlighted that extended detention without trial contravenes constitutional principles, challenging previous judgments that had sidestepped this fundamental right.

India faces a severe dog bite crisis, prompting Supreme Court intervention. The court highlighted alarming figures from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, with lakhs of cases and numerous deaths. It criticized governments for reactive approaches, emphasizing the need for proactive stray dog management and vaccination programs to protect public health and human lives.

The Supreme Court has refused to stay its order for stray dog removal from public institutions, citing the failure of state governments to implement Animal Birth Control Rules. The court emphasized that the right to life includes living free from the threat of dog bites and directed high courts to monitor compliance.

The Supreme Court has overturned the Delhi High Court's suspension of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence in the Unnao rape case. The apex court has ordered the High Court to re-examine the matter within two months, ensuring a fresh decision free from prior influences.

Rani Kapur has approached the Supreme Court seeking to halt interference in the RK Family Trust during ongoing mediation with Priya Sachdev Kapur. She requested a stay on a May 18 board meeting, fearing it could alter control of disputed assets before settlement talks conclude. The court has appointed former CJI DY Chandrachud as mediator.

Dowry deaths persist in India despite being outlawed, with women facing relentless demands for cash and property, often leading to violence and suicide. This practice, deeply rooted in power and control, continues across all social strata, highlighting a societal failure beyond legal reform.

Former minister Alamgir Alam walked out of Birsa Munda Central Jail after the Supreme Court granted him bail. The bail was granted in a money laundering case linked to an alleged tender scam. Alam was released after fulfilling bail conditions set by the special PMLA court. He stated he was fixed in a false case due to political vendetta.