‘They fired a gunshot’: SC directs seizure of NCERT book, contemplates contempt action against officials

IANS | February 26, 2026 12:33 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday came down heavily on the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) over references to “corruption in the judiciary” in a Class 8 Social Science textbook, observing that the controversy appeared to be the result of a “calculated move” that has left the judiciary “bleeding”.

SC to hear today PIL against false FIRs, seeks preventive measures

IANS | February 26, 2026 9:06 AM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Thursday a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the Centre and state authorities to install “display boards” at police stations, court complexes and public offices highlighting the penal provisions and punishment for filing false complaints, false charges and fabricated evidence.

Ashutosh Brahmachari levels serious allegations against Swami Avimukteshwaranand

IANS | February 25, 2026 6:56 PM

Prayagraj, Feb 25 (IANS) Spiritual leader Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj on Wednesday made a series of serious allegations against Swami Avimukteshwarananda Saraswati during a press conference in Prayagraj, claiming misconduct at an ashram and naming several individuals he described as accused.

SC declines to entertain plea against release of film 'Yadav Ji Ki Love Story'

IANS | February 25, 2026 6:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea seeking to restrain the release of the feature film ‘Yadav Ji Ki Love Story’, observing that the movie’s title does not portray the Yadav community in a negative light.

Shirtless protest: Delhi court extends police custody of 5 Youth Congress members

IANS | February 25, 2026 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) A Delhi court has extended the police custody of five members of the Youth Congress arrested in connection with the shirtless protest staged during the India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam.

Jindal Global Law School hosts prestigious LSGL Deans’ Meeting 2026

IANS | February 25, 2026 2:48 PM

Sonipat, Feb 25 (IANS) The Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) of O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) hosted the four-day prestigious Law Schools Global League (LSGL) Deans’ Meeting and Academic Conference recently.

SC halts MP-MLA court proceedings against Jharkhand CM Soren in ED summons case

IANS | February 25, 2026 2:00 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted interim relief to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in a case related to alleged non-compliance of summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

SC objects to NCERT’s new Class 8 textbook over mention of ‘corruption in judiciary’

IANS | February 25, 2026 12:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Wednesday expressed strong displeasure over references to “corruption in the judiciary” in a newly introduced Class 8 Social Science textbook published by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), remarking that no one would be permitted to “defame or denigrate” the institution.

SC issues notice on PIL over arbitrary denial of EV charger NOCs by housing societies

IANS | February 24, 2026 7:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to examine a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking effective implementation of the Centre’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure guidelines and to prevent arbitrary denial of NOCs by housing societies.

SC flags 'endless litigation' in MC Mehta cases by repeated applications

IANS | February 23, 2026 8:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday expressed serious concern over the "endless litigation" continuing under the long‑running environmental cases titled MC Mehta vs Union of India, which involve monitoring issues of air pollution in Delhi and the environment of the Taj Trapezium Zone.

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‘They fired a gunshot’: SC directs seizure of NCERT book, contemplates contempt action against officials

SC to hear today PIL against false FIRs, seeks preventive measures

Ashutosh Brahmachari levels serious allegations against Swami Avimukteshwaranand

SC declines to entertain plea against release of film 'Yadav Ji Ki Love Story'

Shirtless protest: Delhi court extends police custody of 5 Youth Congress members

Jindal Global Law School hosts prestigious LSGL Deans’ Meeting 2026

SC halts MP-MLA court proceedings against Jharkhand CM Soren in ED summons case

SC objects to NCERT’s new Class 8 textbook over mention of ‘corruption in judiciary’

SC issues notice on PIL over arbitrary denial of EV charger NOCs by housing societies

SC flags 'endless litigation' in MC Mehta cases by repeated applications

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