Suo Motu Proceedings

Suo Motu Proceedings


Supreme Court closes criminal contempt proceedings against Delhi lawyer Vibhas Kumar Jha after accepting his unconditional apology.
Supreme Court Judgments

Social Media Post Against Women, SC Communities: SC Drops Criminal Contempt Case Against Delhi Lawyer After Apology

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 20 Aug 2026 6:00 PM IST

Why Cant You File A Petition? Supreme Court Refuses Suo Motu Action Against MP Nagendra Ray Over Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Remarks
Top Stories

"Why Can't You File A Petition?" Supreme Court Refuses Suo Motu Action Against MP Nagendra Ray Over Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Remarks

- By Aishwarya Iyer | | 13 Aug 2026 2:23 PM IST

Supreme Court hearing the suo motu case on pollution in Rajasthans Jojari, Luni and Bandi rivers and directing the constitution of restoration bodies.
Top Stories

Supreme Court Sets Up River Restoration Bodies For Rajasthan's Polluted Rivers

- By Sukriti Mishra | | 7 Aug 2026 11:28 AM IST

Supreme Court Bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Manmohan hearing a case on welfare benefits for outboarded armed forces cadets with disabilities.
Top Stories

Supreme Court Asks Centre To Frame Welfare Scheme For Cadets Outboarded Due To Training Disabilities

- By Sukriti Mishra | | 5 Aug 2026 3:21 PM IST

Delhi High Court hearing the suo motu criminal contempt proceedings against Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders over alleged social media posts targeting Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma.
News updates

Delhi HC Grants Kejriwal, Other AAP Leaders & Saurav Das 4 Weeks To Reply In Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma Contempt Case

- By Sukriti Mishra | | 4 Aug 2026 3:30 PM IST

Supreme Court Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta hearing the Jojari, Luni and Bandi river pollution case and proposing a 20-point river restoration plan.
Top Stories

Supreme Court Proposes 20-Point Plan To Revive Rajasthan's Polluted Rivers, Seeks Permanent Solution

- By Sukriti Mishra | | 4 Aug 2026 1:47 PM IST

Himachal Ecological Crisis: Supreme Court Flags Delay; CEC To Probe Green Belt Construction, File Phased Reports
Top Stories

Himachal Ecological Crisis: Supreme Court Flags Delay; CEC To Probe Green Belt Construction, File Phased Reports

- By Sukriti Mishra | | 30 July 2026 1:06 PM IST

The Supreme Court issued directions to the Rajasthan government over industrial pollution in the Jojari River region, seeking affidavits on environmental violations and directing the invocation of graver offences in pollution-related cases.
Top Stories

'Environmental Catastrophe Cannot Be Ignored': Supreme Court Orders Rajasthan To Explain Industrial Pollution

- By Sukriti Mishra | | 24 July 2026 1:41 PM IST

Supreme Court hearing on extending the CCTV funding scheme for police stations and ensuring maintenance of surveillance cameras across India.
Top Stories

Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Response On Extending CCTV Funding For Police Stations

- By Sukriti Mishra | | 22 July 2026 1:00 PM IST

Supreme Court hearing suo motu case on access to life-saving medicines after delays in the Kerala High Court and concerns over the right to life under Article 21.
Top Stories

Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance After Kerala HC Adjourns Life-Saving Medicines Plea 57 Times

- By Sukriti Mishra | | 17 July 2026 6:11 PM IST

Supreme Court Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant hearing a petition alleging banking fraud and questioning the role of Asset Reconstruction Companies in settling public sector bank loans.
Top Stories

‘Life With Dignity Must Be Ensured’: Supreme Court Orders Rehabilitation For Odisha Woman & Visually Impaired Son

- By Sukriti Mishra | | 16 Jun 2026 2:37 PM IST

Delhi High Court order appointing Rajdipa Behura as Amicus Curiae in contempt proceedings and directing Registry to provide paperbook.
News updates

Delhi High Court Appoints Senior Advocate Rajdipa Behura As Amicus Curiae In Justice Sharma Contempt Row

- By Sukriti Mishra | | 22 May 2026 12:31 PM IST