Surya Kant

Uttar Pradesh Congress leadership reorganization

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Aradhana Mishra Mona aims to form INDIA alliance government in UP by 2027

The Congress party has undergone an organizational overhaul in Uttar Pradesh in preparation for the 2027 Assembly elections. Aradhana Misra ‘Mona’, a three-term MLA, was appointed as the new President of the Uttar Prades

Supreme Court and regional protests over voter roll revision

16 clusters · 149 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: INDIA bloc plans protests against Chief Election Commissioner

The legal and political challenge against the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has expanded into widespread demonstrations. Following a petition by Rahul Gandhi and INDIA

Indian Supreme Court litigation over counterfeit medicines

6 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: India proposes 30% trade margin cap on cancer drugs

Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court of India seeking a uniform national framework to address the manufacture and sale of counterfeit and adulterated medicines. The peti

CJP leaders face legal scrutiny and nationwide detentions

27 clusters · 278 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Delhi Police summon CJP leaders over Jantar Mantar protest

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) continues to face legal and police friction across India following its campaign against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rol

Establishment of High Court bench in Leh, Ladakh

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Ladakh Bench of High Court inaugurated by CJI Surya Kant

The administration of Ladakh has taken steps to enhance judicial access and social stability in the region. Initially, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena approved Leh as the site for a sitting bench of the High Court

Rajpal Yadav legal dispute over cheque bounce cases

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Latest: Rajpal Yadav addresses 14-year-old cheque bounce case

Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav is involved in ongoing legal proceedings in the Supreme Court of India regarding multiple cheque bounce cases stemming from a 2010 loan for his film production, ‘Ata Pata Laapata’. Initially,

Indian Chief Justice judicial and student engagement

3 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: CJI Surya Kant addresses NLSIU convocation amid uncertainty

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has engaged in several public dialogues regarding judicial principles and student rights. During a visit to Chanakya National Law University, the Chief Justice affirmed that the judiciar

Delhi electoral roll revision disputes and legal scrutiny

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Latest: Delhi voter roll revision sparks legal debate over Form 6 re-enrolment

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi has faced intensified legal scrutiny regarding the re-enrollment process for removed voters. A petition filed in the Supreme Court of India challenges the

India social media regulation developments

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Latest: Supreme Court of India declares internet access a fundamental right for children

The Indian government is moving toward increased regulation of digital platforms and social media usage. Initially, the administration focused on internal governance, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi directing bureaucra

Supreme Court of India regulatory rulings

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Supreme Court of India issues rulings on court fees and professional course costs

The Supreme Court of India has issued several rulings aimed at increasing financial transparency and regulation in the education and legal sectors. In September 2026, the Court ruled that private universities are prohib

India Election Commission voter roll controversy

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Latest: India voter list controversy reaches Supreme Court as Election Commission orders revisions

The Election Commission of India (ECI) remains under intense legal and social scrutiny regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Supreme Court of India has issued notices to the Central Gover

Delhi protests and transit disruptions

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: DMRC apologizes to Supreme Court over metro station restrictions

Protests organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and various opposition and student groups in Delhi led to significant urban disruptions. In response to marches and demonstrations regarding alleged irregularities in

India UPI MDR implementation deferred until after Diwali

24 clusters · 161 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Delhi traders welcome postponement of UPI Merchant Discount Rate

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in India is transitioning from a largely free network to a model incorporating a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) to cover annual operating costs. Effective October 15, 2026, a 0.4% MDR w

Indian judicial response to opposition electoral grievances

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Latest: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant resignation demand sparks political row

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant declined requests from opposition leaders of the INDIA bloc, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, to meet regarding grievances such as alleged electoral irregularities and conc

Indian Supreme Court firecracker regulation

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Supreme Court favors awareness over blanket firecracker ban

The Supreme Court of India is deliberating on how to regulate firecracker use during the Diwali festival to balance environmental and health concerns with religious sentiments. Initially, the Court indicated it would r

Indian political debate over judicial independence

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Harish Salve criticizes Kapil Sibal over judiciary comments

Senior advocate Harish Salve has criticized the INDIA bloc’s decision to march to the Supreme Court to meet Chief Justice Surya Kant, describing the move as “sheer stupidity.” Salve accused opposition leaders of attempti

Supreme Court monitors West Bengal voter appeal backlog

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Latest: West Bengal SIR tribunals face vacancies amid massive electoral roll appeal backlog

Following the Supreme Court’s ruling that removal from electoral rolls does not strip individuals of welfare entitlements or citizenship, legal scrutiny has shifted toward the massive backlog of appeals regarding the Spe

Delhi protests and judicial intervention

2 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Supreme Court orders restoration of Delhi metro and rail services amid CJP protests

The Supreme Court of India has intervened following security crackdowns during protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the INDIA bloc. The demonstrations demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner

Delhi protests causing transportation and internet shutdowns

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Latest: Delhi protests over election integrity cause metro closures and mass detentions

Protests in New Delhi have led to significant disruptions in the city’s transportation infrastructure. Initially, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation suspended entry and exit services at 11 stations, including Rajiv Chowk a

West Bengal TMC legislator disqualification dispute

2 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: BJP wins key by-elections in West Bengal and Assam

A legal and political dispute has emerged in West Bengal regarding the potential disqualification of ten Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislators following a split within the party. On September 28, the Supreme Court of Ind

Delhi Jantar Mantar protest: legal and political escalation

21 clusters · 108 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Swatantra Bhardwaj granted regular bail in Jantar Mantar assault case

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) continues its campaign following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on 25 July 2026, a move triggered by nationwide student protests over exam paper leaks. Whi

India continues judicial elevations and Supreme Court moves

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Latest: Supreme Court of India appoints three new judges and examines CEC law plea

Following the appointment of permanent leadership across all 25 Indian High Courts, the Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has moved forward with further judicial elevations. In Delhi, the

Great Nicobar Island project legal disputes

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Latest: Supreme Court refuses to stay Great Nicobar project legal challenges

The Great Nicobar Island infrastructure project has become the subject of legal disputes regarding environmental impact and the rights of indigenous communities. Opposition leaders have accused the Indian government of “

ECI allocates interim names and symbols to TMC factions

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Latest: Trinamool Congress loses committee chairs and faces Supreme Court setback

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has finalized interim arrangements for the rival factions of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) following its decision to freeze the original party name and the ‘Flowers and Gra

Indian judicial transparency and technology proposals

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Surya Kant advocates for AI in judicial systems while protecting constitutional values

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has advocated for increased transparency, accountability, and technological integration within the Indian legal system. In mid-September 2026, the Chief Justice proposed a cross-institu

Supreme Court directs CBSE to extend language formula relax

6 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Supreme Court grants Class 6 students relief from CBSE three-language policy

The Supreme Court of India has directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to extend evaluation relaxations regarding the three-language formula to Class 6 students. This directive ensures that Class 6 stude

Challenges to Election Commission of India conduct

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Latest: Bombay High Court denies urgent hearing on Election Commission challenge

A coalition of over 2,000 citizens, including academics, activists, and retired judges, has petitioned Chief Justice of India Surya Kant for judicial intervention regarding the Election Commission of India (ECI). The pet

Supreme Court of India legal education initiatives

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant holds historic open house with law students in Patna

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has initiated several programs aimed at enhancing legal education and engagement with the next generation of legal professionals. In early September 2026, the Supreme Court of India ann