Already Issued Transgender Identity Cards Won't Be Affected By 2026 Amendment : Centre Tells Supreme Court

The Central Government on Monday told the Supreme Court that transgender identity cards which have already been issued will not be affected by the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026.The transgender identity cards issued earlier will continue, Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta told a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi...

Sikkim SIR : Supreme Court Rejects Plea Challenging ECI Decision To Keep 2002 As Base Year

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the Election Commission of India's decision to use the 2002 electoral roll as the reference point for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Sikkim.A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana heard a Public Interest Litigation filed by a Sikkim-based...

Supreme Court Asks Karnataka To Comply With Cauvery Authority's Directions On Water Release To Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court on Monday directed Karnataka to comply with the directions of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) on the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, while posting Tamil Nadu's application to August 24. The Court also called for a status report from the authority.A Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta was hearing a plea filed by Tamil Nadu...

Supreme Court Halts Allahabad HC Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi In Plea Seeking CBI/ED Probe

The Court also restrained the CBI & ED from submitting any report to the High Court.

'Not Misconduct': Karnataka Administrative Tribunal Quashes Suspension Of Govt Servant For Participating In RSS Event On Holiday

The Karnataka State Administrative Tribunal has recently quashed the suspension of a government servant who was punished for participating in an event organized by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).A bench comprising Judicial Member S.Y. Watawati and Administrative Member Dr. Amita Prasad noted,“…When there was no specific bar either on the applicant or on anybody from participating...

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 17 August 2026

LiveLaw is introducing a new feature —'Breaking News Alerts' — designed to keep our readers instantly updated on the most important judicial developments. With real-time coverage of urgent pronouncements and orders from the Supreme Court and High Courts, this feature ensures that critical updates reach you the moment they happen. Whether it's a landmark ruling or an urgent interim...

Centre Shouldn't Sit On Recommendations Reiterated By Collegium : Justice KM Joseph

Former Supreme Court judge Justice K.M. Joseph recently urged the Central Government not to sit over recommendations reiterated by the Supreme Court Collegium, saying such recommendations should be acted upon unless there is a “really good” and relevant reason against the appointment.“My appeal is that when the collegium actually makes a recommendation in terms of the Second Judges...

CJI Surya Kant Advises Against Prohibiting AI Tools In Law Schools; Says Students Must Be Taught To Use Them Properly

Law schools must enable students to determine when technology can assist, when it must be questioned and when it must yield to human reasoning.

'Both Press & Judiciary Have Failed Us, Why?' Kapil Sibal

"Public faith is eroding because the judiciary has, in critical moments, brought the erosion upon itself," Sibal said.

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Monthly Digest: July 2026

SUPREME COURT S. 187(3) BNSS | Non-Supply Of Charge Sheet To Accused Not Ground For Default Bail: Supreme Court Cause Title: SHAURYA SUNIL KUMAR SINGH Versus CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION The Supreme Court on Wednesday (July 1) held that the non-supply of a charge sheet copy to an accused cannot be a ground for a default bail under Section 187(3) of Bharatiya Nagarik...

Jantar Mantar Protests : PIL In Supreme Court Seeks Proper Investigation Of Delhi Police FIRs

The petitioner has added CJP founder Abhijit Dipke as a party respondent.

Supreme Court Declares August 27 Holiday; August 22 To Be Working Day Instead

The Supreme Court has declared August 27, 2026 (Thursday) a holiday for the Court and its Registry following a request from the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA).The decision was approved by the Full Court, according to a circular issued by the Supreme Court's Administrative General Branch on August 14.As a consequence, August 22, 2026 (Saturday) has been declared a...