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Background of the Case The Supreme Court of India delivered a stern message on judicial integrity while dismissing a challenge to an order passed by the Allahabad High Court concerning the forcible eviction of a woman and her three minor children from their residence in Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. The eviction was carried out on the basis of an ex parte civil court injunction , allegedly obtained through the influence of a district court employee , raising serious concerns of collusion between judicial officers and court staff . The apex court categorically observed that courts cannot become breeding grounds for corruption , as such acts strike at the core of public confidence in the justice delivery system. Supreme Court’s Observations on Judicial Corruption A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant refused to interfere with the Allahabad High Court’s directions, stating unequivocally: “Temples of justice cannot be allowed to become fertile ground of corrupt activ...

Background of the Case The Election Commission of India (ECI) has informed the Supreme Court that its authority to verify a person’s citizenship during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is strictly confined to determining eligibility for voter registration and does not extend to deportation or termination of citizenship. The submissions were made before a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant , along with Justice Joymalya Bagchi , while hearing a batch of petitions challenging the legality of the SIR exercise undertaken by the ECI. What Is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)? The Special Intensive Revision is an electoral exercise conducted periodically by the ECI to: Remove names of deceased voters Delete entries of persons who have permanently migrated Correct duplicate or erroneous voter records The petitioners allege that the current SIR exercise is being used as a backdoor mechanism to determine citizenship , thereby leading to potential disen...

Introduction In a decisive intervention aimed at ending prolonged democratic paralysis, the Supreme Court of India has fixed June 30, 2026 as the outer and non-extendable deadline for completing civic elections in Bengaluru. The ruling brings much-needed clarity and finality to elections for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and the newly created municipal corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Area (GBA) , which have remained without elected representatives since 2020. Supreme Court’s Directions and Timelines A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued binding directions to the Karnataka government and the State Election Commission (SEC) to adhere strictly to a phased election schedule. Key Deadlines Set by the Court February 20, 2026 : Final publication of ward-wise reservation March 16, 2026 : Publication of final electoral rolls Post-May 26, 2026 : Polling to be conducted after completion of board examinations June 3...

Background of the Dispute A significant constitutional challenge relating to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections has reached the Supreme Court of India , days before polling scheduled for January 15 . A Mumbai-based businessman, Mozam Ali Mir , has filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) challenging the Bombay High Court’s dismissal of his Public Interest Litigation (PIL), which alleged mass, arbitrary, and unconstitutional rejection of nomination forms across Mumbai’s 227 electoral wards. The Supreme Court has listed the matter for urgent hearing on Tuesday , barely two days before the elections, underlining the gravity of the allegations and the potential impact on electoral democracy. The Petitioner and Nature of the Challenge Mir’s PIL, originally filed before the Bombay High Court on January 5 , raised concerns about the sanctity of free and fair municipal elections , claiming that returning officers systematically rejected nominations on hyper-technical and no...

Background of the Karur Stampede Tragedy On September 27, 2025 , a tragic stampede occurred during a political rally organised by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor-turned-politician Vijay in Karur district, Tamil Nadu . The incident resulted in the death of at least 41 people and left over 60 injured , many of them women and children who had travelled from different parts of the state to attend the rally. The rally was scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm , but Vijay reportedly arrived only at 7:30 pm , leading to prolonged waiting periods, swelling crowds, and severe mismanagement at the venue. CBI Summons and Vijay’s Appearance in Delhi Months after the incident, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) summoned Vijay for questioning in connection with the stampede probe. He is scheduled to appear before the agency at its Delhi headquarters , having flown from Chennai earlier in the day. According to PTI, TVK has formally requested the Delhi Police to provide security du...

Background of the Case The Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine a significant question concerning the interpretation of India’s citizenship law: whether children born in India to foreign nationals can be granted citizenship through a liberal interpretation of statutory provisions , particularly where denial would result in statelessness. The issue arose from a petition filed by Rachita Francis Xavier , an 18-year-old woman born and raised in Andhra Pradesh , whose parents were United States citizens at the time of her birth but were Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders residing lawfully in India. A Bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV Viswanathan issued notice to the Union Government on January 8 , and the matter is listed for further hearing on January 30 . Factual Matrix Rachita Francis Xavier was born in 2006 in Andhra Pradesh. Her parents were originally Indian citizens but later acquired US citizenship —her father in 2001 and her mother in 2005...

A New Face of Cybercrime: Digital Arrest Through Fear and Impersonation In a disturbing instance of cyber-enabled fraud, a Delhi-based doctor couple was allegedly kept under what investigators describe as “digital arrest” for over two weeks and duped of nearly ₹14.85 crore by fraudsters impersonating officials from law enforcement agencies. The case exposes how fear of arrest, misuse of national security rhetoric, and impersonation of authorities are being deployed to psychologically restrain victims and extract large sums of money without physical confinement. Timeline of the Alleged Fraud According to Delhi Police, the fraud occurred between December 24 and January 9 , during which the accused maintained continuous contact with the victims through phone and video calls. An e-FIR was registered on Saturday , and the Cyber Crime Unit of Delhi Police has launched a full-scale investigation to trace the bank accounts and individuals involved. How the ‘Digital Arrest’ Began Victim In...

Background: Centre–State Clash Escalates to the Apex Court The long-running confrontation between the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC)–led West Bengal government has now reached the Supreme Court of India , marking a significant escalation in a politically sensitive dispute ahead of state elections. The ED has approached the apex court by filing a writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution , alleging that its lawful investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) was deliberately obstructed by the West Bengal state machinery, including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee . ED’s Allegations: “Unprecedented Interference” in Central Investigation According to the ED’s petition, the controversy stems from search operations conducted on Thursday at multiple locations linked to political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) , including: The Kolkata office of I-PAC in Salt Lake The residence of I-PAC director Pr...

Supreme Court Reasserts Victim-Centric Approach in POCSO Bail Jurisprudence The Supreme Court has once again underscored that victim safety and the integrity of the trial process must override all other considerations while deciding bail under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) . In a significant judgment delivered on Friday, the Court cancelled the bail granted to an accused in a 2024 gangrape case involving a minor, holding that the Allahabad High Court’s order suffered from “manifest perversity” . The ruling reinforces the heightened statutory rigour applicable to sexual offences against children and clarifies that prolonged incarceration or delay in trial cannot be mechanically invoked to grant bail in grave POCSO offences . Factual Background of the Case The case arises from an alleged gangrape of a 16-year-old girl in Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh , on December 1, 2024 . An FIR was registered the following day at the Shamli police station. Acc...

Background of the Supreme Court Committee A committee constituted by the Supreme Court of India to recommend corrective measures in the agrarian sector held consultations with various farmers’ unions on Friday. The committee is chaired by Justice Nawab Singh (Retd.) , a former High Court judge, and includes agricultural economists, policy analysts, and representatives from statutory bodies. The committee was formed following prolonged farmers’ protests at the Shambhu and Khanouri borders between Punjab and Haryana. These protests, led by the Sanyukt Kisan Union (Non-Political) under the leadership of Jagjeet Singh Dallewal , continued for over a year before farmers were forcibly evicted in March last year. The apex court constituted the panel on January 6 to address systemic agrarian distress, MSP implementation issues, and procurement failures. Core Demand: Central Law Guaranteeing MSP on All Crops The farmers’ delegation made a categorical demand for a central legislation guarant...

Case Background — Arrest Under Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita The case concerns Abhishek Bhardwaj , a 20-year-old college dropout , who was arrested in May 2025 from Sukahar village in Dehra sub-division of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh . The arrest followed allegations by the police that sensitive and objectionable content was found on his mobile phone, leading to suspicions of spying and anti-national activity. Based on these allegations, Bhardwaj was booked under Section 152 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) , which criminalises acts endangering the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India . Prosecution Allegations — Social Media Activity and Espionage Claims According to the police, Bhardwaj had: Uploaded photos and videos on Facebook displaying prohibited or illegal weapons Followed anti-national persons on social media Uploaded images of the Pakistan flag along with arms Shared information about Operation Sindoor with alleged Pakistani contacts Expressed opposition to Op...

Background of the Suo Motu Proceedings The Supreme Court is currently hearing a suo motu case initiated on July 28 last year following media reports highlighting a sharp rise in stray dog bites and rabies cases , particularly affecting children in the National Capital Territory of Delhi . The proceedings stem from public health concerns and the apparent failure of authorities to effectively implement existing statutory mechanisms for stray dog management. Constitution of the Special Bench A three-judge special bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sandeep Mehta, and Justice N V Anjaria is hearing the matter. The hearing on Thursday remained inconclusive and has been scheduled to continue on Friday, indicating the complexity of balancing public safety, animal welfare, and statutory compliance . Supreme Court’s Clarification on Removal of Stray Dogs The Supreme Court categorically clarified that it has not directed the removal of all stray dogs from public streets . Justice Sa...