Case of murder of step daughter: Supreme Court cancels the sentence of the accused father, reprimands the police

The Supreme Court has canceled the conviction and life imprisonment of the accused stepfather in the case of murder of a six-year-old girl. The court canceled the sentence on the basis of irregularities in the investigation. During the hearing on Tuesday (February 17, 2026), the court also said that the prosecution failed to establish the…

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‘We are in the era of AI…’, SC furious at Center over transcription of Sonam Waganchuk’s speech

The Supreme Court on Monday (February 16, 2026) has reprimanded the Central Government over the transcription of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s speech. The court said that in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI), translation should be absolutely accurate. Sonam Wangchuk was detained for this speech. Justice Arvind Kumar and Justice P.B. Varale’s bench asked Additional…

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Supreme Court said to the person who filed the petition in the hate speech case – You targeted only a few leaders

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (February 17, 2026) termed the petition filed against some specific people regarding hateful statements made by people holding high constitutional posts. The court said that the petitioner should go beyond politics and file the petition. The petitioner has mentioned some people and conveniently left out the statements of many others….

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Supreme Court angry over hateful statements of people holding constitutional posts, said- ‘We are worried, but…’

The Supreme Court did not hear the petition raising the issue of inciting hate statements by people holding high constitutional posts, terming it political. The court advised that the petition should be filed after correction. After seeing the stand of the bench, senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the petitioners, said that he will file…

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Supreme Court did not listen to the petition against the use of force on the disciples of Swami Avimukteshwarananda, said – ‘We will not interfere in the functioning of the state government’

The Supreme Court did not hear the petition raising the issue of police use of force against the disciples and supporters of Swami Avimukteshwarananda in Prayagraj. The court has said that law and order comes under the jurisdiction of the state government. The petitioner can present his views before the concerned authority. During the Magh…

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‘Before 31st May…’, no argument of Himachal Pradesh government worked, SC gave strict order on Panchayati Raj elections

The state government has not got relief even from the Supreme Court regarding the elections of Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj and urban bodies. On Friday (February 13, 2026), the Supreme Court has clarified the situation regarding Panchayat elections. The Supreme Court has ordered that elections will have to be held before May 31 under all…

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Talaq-e-Hassan case: Supreme Court declared the divorce given by the husband who did not appear despite the notice as invalid, sent the other couple to the former judge for mediation.

The Supreme Court today showed a strict attitude regarding Talaq-e-Hassan, a system that gives unilateral right of divorce to Muslim men. The court declared the divorce granted by a person who did not appear despite notice as invalid. However, the court made it clear that its order is only for this case. He will later…

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