Supreme Court

'Once people reject you...': CJI-led SC bench dismisses Prashant Kishor-led Jan Suraaj's claims on Bihar elections

Feb 06, 2026, 03:45 PM IST

After drawing a blank in its electoral debut, Jan Suraaj urged the court to scrap the Bihar polls, alleging ₹10,000 cash transfers to women under a state scheme during the Model Code of Conduct period tilted the playing field.

West Bengal: Interim Budget announces 4% DA hike as apex court orders DA arrears payout

Feb 05, 2026, 05:42 PM IST

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court reiterated that the West Bengal government must immediately clear 25% of pending DA arrears owed to state government employees.

Mamata Banerjee Argues Own Case In Supreme Court Against EC’s Voter Revision

Feb 05, 2026, 12:43 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appeared personally before the Supreme Court to challenge the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Addressing a three-judge bench led by the Chief Justice, Mamata alleged the exercise was being used for mass deletions instead of voter mapping, and accused the EC of relying on micro-observers from BJP-ruled states unfamiliar with Bangla. The EC denied bias and accused the CM of politicising the issue. The court issued notice to the EC and asked the state to ensure adequate officers are deputed, saying micro-observers may not be needed if cooperation improves.

SC Slams Meta, WhatsApp On Data Privacy: ‘You Can’t Play With Data Of Indians’

Feb 03, 2026, 03:25 PM IST

The Supreme Court has delivered strong observations against Meta and WhatsApp over data privacy concerns, barring the messaging platform from sharing Indian user data with its parent company. Calling the practice a “decent way of committing private data theft”, the apex court questioned how ordinary citizens, including street vendors, could be expected to understand complex terms and conditions. The court warned Meta and WhatsApp that they cannot play with the fundamental right to privacy or the Constitution of India. The Supreme Court also made it clear that it would not allow any India-specific information to be shared with Meta, underlining the seriousness of the issue. The court will hear cross appeals filed by Meta, WhatsApp and the Competition Commission of India against the NCLAT order on February 9. The case is being closely watched as it could have far-reaching implications for data protection, digital rights and the way Big Tech operates in India.

Mamata Vs EC Escalates: Didi Slams CEC, Walks Out, Threatens Street Protests

Feb 03, 2026, 02:35 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has taken her confrontation with the Election Commission of India to the national capital, signalling that she will not back down over the controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls. After filing a plea in the Supreme Court against the EC, Mamata arrived in Delhi to meet Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The meeting ended in acrimony, with the CM accusing the CEC of being arrogant, dishonest, and acting as an agent of the Bharatiya Janata Party. She also questioned why the SIR exercise was not carried out in BJP-ruled Assam. The EC, however, has denied Mamata’s allegations, claiming she left the meeting abruptly. With protests, street politics, and political symbolism once again at play, the battle over Bengal’s voter list is intensifying as the final roll deadline nears. Khela hobe indeed.

Union Budget 2026: Karti Chidambaram seeks central funding for stray dog management

Feb 01, 2026, 11:05 AM IST

Union Budget 2026: Demand follows Supreme Court’s criticism of poor implementation of sterilisation and shelter infrastructure across states.

Strategic win for US: Panama court cancels Hong Kong firm’s Canal Port contract

Jan 30, 2026, 03:09 PM IST

The 82-km (51-mile) canal, which links the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, was built and owned by the United States in the early 20th century before being handed over to Panama under a 1977 treaty that guaranteed the waterway’s neutrality.

SC Puts UGC 2026 Norms On Hold, Flags Vagueness After Weeks Of Student Protests

Jan 30, 2026, 01:27 PM IST

After weeks of intense student protests, the Supreme Court has delivered a major blow to the Centre by putting the UGC 2026 norms on hold. The apex court ruled that the 2012 UGC regulations will continue, calling the new norms prima facie vague and prone to misuse. In sharp remarks, the court warned against policies that could divide campuses, stressing that national unity must reflect in universities. Questioning the government’s direction, it asked if decades of progress were being undone. While students have welcomed the pause, political sparring has now intensified, leaving the Centre under pressure to respond.

UGC rules row: Supreme Court pauses new rules; says they're 'vague, can be misused'

Jan 29, 2026, 01:57 PM IST

As per these rules, committees have to include members from the Other Backwards Classes, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, persons with disabilities and women.

‘Purely an accident’: Sharad Pawar dismisses political angle in Ajit Pawar death in plane crash

Jan 28, 2026, 08:07 PM IST

Reflecting on the fragility of life, Sharad Pawar said, “Not all things are in our hands.”

‘India has 100% more deals than Trump’: US economic expert on Washington’s incomplete pacts

Jan 28, 2026, 12:11 PM IST

“For lawmakers the concern is that the Americans do not like the tariffs. 50 per cent of the Americans want the Supreme Court to strike them down," said Henrietta Treyz.