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Supreme Court to examine validity of unilateral ‘Khula’; appoints amicus in challenge to Kerala High Court ruling

Supreme Court to examine validity of unilateral ‘Khula’; appoints amicus in challenge to Kerala High Court ruling

Editor's Pick•17 Feb 2026

Supreme Court to examine validity of unilateral ‘Khula’; appoints amicus in challenge to Kerala High Court ruling

The Court will decide whether a Muslim woman can unilaterally terminate her marriage through Khula without the consent of her husband, raising a substantial question of Muslim personal law.

Ayush Kumar

Staff Writer

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Is the Gender Stereotypes Handbook truly too aspirational for our courts?

Supreme Court•14 Feb 2026

Is the Gender Stereotypes Handbook truly too aspirational for our courts?

CJI Surya Kant’s proposal misses the point that the 2023 Handbook could be made more accessible to trial judges, not through ‘fine-tuning’, but through supplementary training.

Supreme Court calls digital arrest frauds “robbery and dacoity”; presses RBI on banking safeguards

Leaflet Reports•10 Feb 2026

Supreme Court calls digital arrest frauds “robbery and dacoity”; presses RBI on banking safeguards

The Court questioned banks’ failure to flag suspicious transactions and directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to implement a nationwide SOP to curb digital arrest scams.

Citizens of West Bengal have been targeted by SIR, argues Mamata Banerjee in the Supreme Court

Leaflet Reports•5 Feb 2026

Citizens of West Bengal have been targeted by SIR, argues Mamata Banerjee in the Supreme Court

Appearing in person before the Supreme Court, Mamata Banerjee alleged that 58 lakh voters were deleted in the draft SIR by micro-observers from BJP-ruled states, while the ECI claimed the state government failed to provide adequate officers.

West Bengal SIR: Supreme Court seeks ECI’s response on plea for Central Armed Police Force deployment

Leaflet Reports•9 Dec 2025

West Bengal SIR: Supreme Court seeks ECI’s response on plea for Central Armed Police Force deployment

“We cannot allow the law to be taken into someone’s hands,” CJI Kant observed, emphasising that the ECI has to act if there is a law-and-order situation.

“We will appoint VCs if CM & Governor can’t reach consensus”: SC in Kerala universities case

Leaflet Reports•5 Dec 2025

“We will appoint VCs if CM & Governor can’t reach consensus”: SC in Kerala universities case

Appearing for the Kerala government, Senior Advocate Jaideep Gupta informed the Court that the Chancellor (the Governor) had filed an affidavit explaining his decisions taken by him.

The Perils and Discontents of ‘Swadeshi’ Jurisprudence

Supreme Court•3 Dec 2025

The Perils and Discontents of ‘Swadeshi’ Jurisprudence

An insistence on a ‘Swadeshi’ interpretation without addressing the question of social inequities in our society will roll back our progress on constitutional governance and liberties.

‘ECI cannot undertake citizenship verification; while conducting SIR, it amounts to indirect NRC’, SC told

Leaflet Reports•2 Dec 2025

‘ECI cannot undertake citizenship verification; while conducting SIR, it amounts to indirect NRC’, SC told

Senior Advocate A.M. Singhvi argued that the ECI was exceeding its constitutional mandate by turning the electoral roll revision into a citizenship determination process.

Maharashtra local bodies election: SC directs polls to remaining bodies; reservation capped at 50%

Leaflet Reports•28 Nov 2025

Maharashtra local bodies election: SC directs polls to remaining bodies; reservation capped at 50%

The matter has now been referred to a three-judge bench and listed for January 21, 2026.

Delhi air pollution: Court has no magic wand; only experts can find solutions, says SC

Leaflet Reports•27 Nov 2025

Delhi air pollution: Court has no magic wand; only experts can find solutions, says SC

The Chief Justice reiterated that only scientific and expert assessments can guide meaningful policy responses.

Justice Surya Kant takes the mantle as India’s 53rd Chief Justice

Leaflet Reports•24 Nov 2025

Justice Surya Kant takes the mantle as India’s 53rd Chief Justice

The oath ceremony took place this morning at the Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan, now renamed Ganatantra Mandap.

As Elections near, Thol Thirumavalavan takes Tamil Nadu’s SIR to the Supreme Court; highlights burden on Dalits, Adivasis, and working class

Leaflet Reports•23 Nov 2025

As Elections near, Thol Thirumavalavan takes Tamil Nadu’s SIR to the Supreme Court; highlights burden on Dalits, Adivasis, and working class

The petition argues that the Election Commission’s rushed revision exercise is arbitrary, lacks statutory basis and risks disenfranchising marginalised voters.

A Dalit Chief Justice in a Hindu majoritarian India

Supreme Court•21 Nov 2025

A Dalit Chief Justice in a Hindu majoritarian India

Over the past decade, the new normal has been an increasing decline in standards of judicial independence and integrity. As the 52nd chief justice retires, we reflect on his complicated legacy as a jurist, an administrator, and a Dalit chief justice in a withering democracy.

93 of 129 names approved for HC appointments: CJI Gavai reveals data on Collegium appointments to High Courts under his tenure

Leaflet Reports•21 Nov 2025

93 of 129 names approved for HC appointments: CJI Gavai reveals data on Collegium appointments to High Courts under his tenure

Justice Gavai has followed the practice initiated by his immediate predecessor, Justice Sanjiv Khanna

No timelines for Governor/President to act on Bills for assent, no deemed assent; decisions under Articles 200 & 201 not justiciable, says Supreme Court

Leaflet Reports•20 Nov 2025

No timelines for Governor/President to act on Bills for assent, no deemed assent; decisions under Articles 200 & 201 not justiciable, says Supreme Court

Emphasising that courts cannot prescribe “judicially mandated timelines,” nor invoke Article 142 to create “deemed assent,” the Bench overruled the Court’s April 8 judgment.

Presidential Reference on Governor’s Timelines: Supreme Court to Deliver Advisory Opinion today

Leaflet Reports•19 Nov 2025

Presidential Reference on Governor’s Timelines: Supreme Court to Deliver Advisory Opinion today

President Droupadi Murmu, invoking Article 143(1), had referred 14 questions to the Court on May 15, 2025.

Supreme Court Strikes down Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021 provisions relating to appointment & tenure of tribunal members

Leaflet Reports•19 Nov 2025

Supreme Court Strikes down Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021 provisions relating to appointment & tenure of tribunal members

The Court noted that the Centre had effectively brought back what had already been quashed in previous rulings.

Kerala government moves Supreme Court seeking deferment of SIR, cites clash with local body polls

Leaflet Reports•18 Nov 2025

Kerala government moves Supreme Court seeking deferment of SIR, cites clash with local body polls

In a petition filed through the Chief Secretary, the State said the manner in which the SIR is being undertaken is “not conducive to the democratic polity of the country”.

SC issues notice to ED on ex-Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji’s plea to relax bail conditions

Leaflet Reports•14 Nov 2025

SC issues notice to ED on ex-Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji’s plea to relax bail conditions

During the proceedings, the ED opposed any dilution of the bail conditions.

‘Delhi pollution very serious, masks no protection’, says SC; asks lawyers to appear via video conference

Leaflet Reports•13 Nov 2025

‘Delhi pollution very serious, masks no protection’, says SC; asks lawyers to appear via video conference

On Wednesday, the Court had asked Punjab and Haryana governments to inform it of the concrete steps being undertaken to address crop-residue burning.

SC seeks Centre’s response to plea for judicial probe into Air India Boeing 787 8 Dreamliner crash

Leaflet Reports•13 Nov 2025

SC seeks Centre’s response to plea for judicial probe into Air India Boeing 787 8 Dreamliner crash

The Centre, through Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, meanwhile maintained that no blame was being cast on the pilot.

Judgment Summary: Surendra Koli’s acquittal in Nithari killings after 16 years on death row, and why curative jurisdiction remains crucial

Supreme Court•12 Nov 2025

Judgment Summary: Surendra Koli’s acquittal in Nithari killings after 16 years on death row, and why curative jurisdiction remains crucial

The acquittal brings to fore the immense significance of the Supreme Court-innovated extraordinary jurisdiction of curative, specifically in cases concerning life and liberty and death penalty.

SC directs removal of stray dogs from schools, hospitals, and public transport hubs

Leaflet Reports•8 Nov 2025

SC directs removal of stray dogs from schools, hospitals, and public transport hubs

The Court further held that it would be the duty of local authorities to identify, capture, and relocate stray dogs from these institutions/areas to authorised shelters after vaccination and sterilisation.

“No one can blame the pilot,” notes SC while hearing plea seeking fair probe into Air India’s London bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash

Leaflet Reports•8 Nov 2025

“No one can blame the pilot,” notes SC while hearing plea seeking fair probe into Air India’s London bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash

The petitioner argued that the ongoing inquiry by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau lacked independence and raised apprehensions that the pilot might be unfairly held responsible for the tragedy.

One Year of the AMU Judgment: A six-decade old question and an incomplete answer

Education•8 Nov 2025

One Year of the AMU Judgment: A six-decade old question and an incomplete answer

The 7-judge bench decision did not truly resolve the legal dispute, instead pirouetting around its core, shadowboxing with half-arguments while leaving the heart of the matter suspended in mid-air for a 3-Judge Bench to factually determine.

“Avoiding bench not fair to the Court”: CJI Gavai expresses strong displeasure over AG’s adjournment request in challenge to Tribunal Reforms Act

Leaflet Reports•6 Nov 2025

“Avoiding bench not fair to the Court”: CJI Gavai expresses strong displeasure over AG’s adjournment request in challenge to Tribunal Reforms Act

Questioning the AG’s suggestion to refer the matter to a Constitution Bench, CJI Gavai had pointedly asked, on November 3, whether this was a “ploy” to avoid his Bench.

Supreme Court set to issue directions to regulate feeding of stray dogs in government buildings and institutional premises

Leaflet Reports•3 Nov 2025

Supreme Court set to issue directions to regulate feeding of stray dogs in government buildings and institutional premises

The Bench took note of the affidavits filed by the various States and Union Territories regarding compliance with the Animal Birth Control Rules.

A complete judgment summary: Supreme Court lays down safeguards against summoning lawyers representing accused by investigating agencies

Due Process•3 Nov 2025

A complete judgment summary: Supreme Court lays down safeguards against summoning lawyers representing accused by investigating agencies

Our summary of the Supreme Court's 78 page judgment, which practitioners have claimed "has far-reaching implications for the future".

‘A case of silencing dissent under the garb of national security’: Sonam Wangchuk’s wife tells SC in amended plea challenging his detention

Leaflet Reports•30 Oct 2025

‘A case of silencing dissent under the garb of national security’: Sonam Wangchuk’s wife tells SC in amended plea challenging his detention

The petition notes that Wangchuk’s decades of contributions to education, innovation, and green technology have strengthened, not undermined, India’s interests.

Supreme Court summons Chief Secretaries of States, UTs over non-compliance of orders in stray dog menace case

Leaflet Reports•28 Oct 2025

Supreme Court summons Chief Secretaries of States, UTs over non-compliance of orders in stray dog menace case

On August 22, a three-judge Bench comprising Justices Nath, Mehta, and Anjaria had modified its earlier August 11 order on stray dogs, clarifying that captured dogs must be sterilised, dewormed, vaccinated, and released back to their original localities.

Justice Surya Kant takes the baton

Leaflet Reports•27 Oct 2025

Justice Surya Kant takes the baton

As CJI Gavai recommends Justice Kant to succeed him as India’s 53rd chief justice, The Leaflet looks back at his judicial legacy, spanning from upholding the revocation of Article 370 to granting bail in many high stakes matters.

The longer the wait, the weaker the Watchdog: Why the upcoming hearing on challenges to the 2023 Election Commission Act matters

Governance and Policy•23 Oct 2025

The longer the wait, the weaker the Watchdog: Why the upcoming hearing on challenges to the 2023 Election Commission Act matters

With each passing month of the 2023 law remaining under enactment, a process solidifies in which the executive imposes power on the organ charged with overseeing it.

‘Focus should remain on pressing cases,’ Supreme Court urges shoe-throw incident targeting CJI Gavai to “die a natural death”

Leaflet Reports•16 Oct 2025

‘Focus should remain on pressing cases,’ Supreme Court urges shoe-throw incident targeting CJI Gavai to “die a natural death”

“Consent from the Attorney General has already been granted for contempt proceedings. Social media is going wild over it,” SCBA President Vikas Singh said, pressing for an early hearing.

Bursting of green firecrackers allowed in Delhi-NCR for Diwali but under strict conditions, notes Supreme Court

Leaflet Reports•15 Oct 2025

Bursting of green firecrackers allowed in Delhi-NCR for Diwali but under strict conditions, notes Supreme Court

Invoking the principle of proportionality, the Court said a “balanced approach” was required to reconcile the citizens’ right to celebrate festivals with the imperative of protecting public health and the environment.

Supreme Court declines to entertain plea for SIT probe into Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Vote Chori’ allegations in Karnataka

Leaflet Reports•13 Oct 2025

Supreme Court declines to entertain plea for SIT probe into Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Vote Chori’ allegations in Karnataka

Refusing to entertain the PIL, the Court observed that the petitioner was free to approach the Election Commission of India (‘ECI’) instead.

SC to hear on November 12 Uddhav Thackeray’s plea against allotment of ‘Bow and Arrow’ symbol to Eknath Shinde Group

Leaflet Reports•9 Oct 2025

SC to hear on November 12 Uddhav Thackeray’s plea against allotment of ‘Bow and Arrow’ symbol to Eknath Shinde Group

The controversy stems from the Election Commission’s order of February 17, 2023, which recognised Eknath Shinde’s group as the “real Shiv Sena” and allotted it the party’s reserved election symbol.

Supreme Court issues notice to Union on Sonam Wangchuk’s wife’s plea against detention

Leaflet Reports•7 Oct 2025

Supreme Court issues notice to Union on Sonam Wangchuk’s wife’s plea against detention

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Angmo, argued that the detention was illegal under Article 22 of the Constitution as the grounds of detention had not been furnished to the family.

‘A blatant casteist attack on the Supreme Court’: Lawyer’s assault on CJI Gavai over last month’s remarks explained

Leaflet Reports•7 Oct 2025

‘A blatant casteist attack on the Supreme Court’: Lawyer’s assault on CJI Gavai over last month’s remarks explained

While there have been past instances of Supreme Court judges facing physical attacks by disgruntled litigants, this one seems to be inspired by hatred towards CJI Gavai, who hails from a Dalit, Buddhist background.

Vantara case: When it comes to SIT honorariums, the Supreme Court has followed no rhyme, no rhythm

Opinion•29 Sept 2025

Vantara case: When it comes to SIT honorariums, the Supreme Court has followed no rhyme, no rhythm

In its September 15 order greenlighting Ambani’s Vantara project, the Supreme Court issued an honorarium of 9 lakhs to the three SIT members which concluded investigation in only 17 days. A broader question arises: should there be a consistent framework to determine SIT honorariums?

Constitution Bench reserves verdict on judicial officers’ eligibility for district judge posts under Bar quota

Leaflet Reports•26 Sept 2025

Constitution Bench reserves verdict on judicial officers’ eligibility for district judge posts under Bar quota

Over three days of hearings, the top Court heard contentions surrounding its 2020 decision in the Dheeraj More case which had noted that only practising advocates with seven years of continuous practice were eligible for direct recruitment to District Judge.