Justice BR Gavai

After an appeal by the state government, the Kanwar Sanghs have accepted the government's decision to postpone this year's Kanwar Yatra, said a senior official of the Uttar Pradesh government

At the given point of time, the fear of a third wave of COVID-19 pandemic looms large over all Indians, therefore, the authorities shall reconsider allowing this traditional pilgrimage at all for compelling religious reasons, observed the apex court

Central government told to respond over use of Section 66A of IT Act in cases pending at various trial courts despite the provision had been struck down by by the Supreme Court in 2015. Seniormost judge Justice Rohinton Nariman expressed surprise at the continued use of the penal provision.

Asaram’s Counsel Sidharth Luthra contended before the apex court that Asaram was suffering from COVID-19 and his health condition is deteriorating continuously.

Senior Advocate Siddharth Luthra appearing for the State of West Bengal apprised the court that the FIR registered in this case and three people have been arrested on the basis of these complaints.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for CBI, had asked for withdrawal before the Bench of Justices Vineet Saran and BR Gavai.

In two orders, the Supreme Court has felt the need for urgent action on a long-delayed matter of construction of smog towers and waste management in Delhi. But was there a judicial overreach in overlooking a cost-effective solution and the rights of co-citizens?