The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Union of India, questioning whether relief measures for medical students who returned from Ukraine in 2022 due to the conflict extend beyond final-year students.

The Supreme Court has ruled that a wife refusing to live with her husband, even after a decree of restitution of conjugal rights, can still claim maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C.

The Los Angeles wildfires have devastated over 29,000 acres, destroying thousands of homes and businesses. As firefighters make progress, President Biden has pledged federal resources, calling the aftermath a “war scene.”

The Supreme Court of India, on January 9, 2025, dismissed review petitions challenging its October 2023 verdict, which refused to recognize same-sex marriages. The Court emphasized that marriage equality falls under legislative jurisdiction, reinforcing its earlier stance.

The Supreme Court of India has stayed the Sambhal Nagar Palika's notice concerning a disputed well near the Shahi Jama Masjid at Sambhal. Hearing the mosque committee's petition, the bench emphasized maintaining peace and harmony while directing the municipality not to act on its notice.

The Supreme Court released Om Prakash after 25 years of incarceration, finding him to be a minor at the time of the offense. The judgment criticized repeated judicial errors and emphasized the application of the Juvenile Justice Act, directing proactive rehabilitation measures for the appellant.

The Supreme Court ruled that a second suit on the same cause of action must adhere to the three-year limitation period under Article 113 of the Limitation Act. The Court clarified that while Order VII Rule 13 of the CPC permits re-filing, it does not override limitation laws.

The Supreme Court has reiterated that ownership of immovable property cannot transfer without registering the sale deed, as per Section 54 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882. This decision strengthens clarity on property ownership laws.

The Supreme Court held that the right to appeal against a conviction is fundamental under Article 21, emphasizing that procedural delays must be reasonably examined. The decision ensures justice prevails over technicalities.

Nine miners remain trapped in a flooded coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, with three feared dead. Rescue operations involving the Army, NDRF, and SDRF are underway. Rising water levels complicate the efforts.

The Supreme Court emphasized that objections to the place of suing under Section 21 CPC must be raised promptly. It criticized the Calcutta High Court for misusing Article 227 to set aside the NCLT’s order in an insolvency case involving PNB and upheld the need for procedural diligence.

The Supreme Court upheld the SBI’s liability to refund ₹94,204.80 to a customer for a fraudulent transaction. Emphasizing vigilance, the Court directed banks to utilize advanced technology to prevent fraud and reminded customers not to share sensitive details.

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a plea by Samajwadi Party MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq to quash an FIR related to Sambhal violence. The Court held that the FIR disclosed prima facie cognizable offences and directed that guidelines for arrests be strictly followed if action is taken against Barq.

The Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2023, propose mandatory parental consent for processing children’s data by platforms like social media, gaming, and e-commerce. Public feedback is invited by February 18, 2025.

The Supreme Court quashed proceedings under Sections 354 and 506 IPC, holding that vague statements cannot establish mens rea or criminal intent. The Court emphasized that clear evidence is necessary to prove intent to outrage modesty or intimidate.

The Supreme Court clarified that proving the valid execution of a Will does not automatically establish its genuineness. It emphasized that Courts must ensure all suspicious circumstances are adequately explained by the propounder before acting on the Will.

The Supreme Court clarified that the CBI does not require a State Government’s consent to register an FIR under Central legislation against Central Government employees working within a State’s territory.

The CCI dismissed allegations against Coal India Limited over its 2022 e-auction scheme, finding no prima facie evidence of anti-competitive practices. It upheld CIL's dominance but ruled the terms as standard.

The Supreme Court clarified that its orders for medical aid to fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal were not aimed at ending his protest, but to ensure his health while respecting his right to dissent.

South Korea’s court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol over his martial law decree, marking a historic first. Yoon faces charges of insurrection and abuse of power.

2024 brought devastation to Gaza with 23,842 deaths and mass displacement. Israel’s actions, including sieges and bombings, drew genocide claims, while freezing temperatures worsen the humanitarian crisis.

Shri Justice V. Ramasubramanian, former Supreme Court judge, has assumed charge as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), with Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi and Shri Priyank Kanoongo joining as members.

Freezing conditions in Gaza's refugee camps have claimed the lives of five infants in six days. Displaced families face dire shortages of aid, with inadequate shelter and resources worsening the humanitarian crisis.

A tragic Jeju Air crash at Muan Airport claimed 179 lives, prompting South Korea's Acting President to order a nationwide aviation safety probe. Investigations focus on Boeing 737-800s and initial reports of a bird strike.

Putin apologized to Azerbaijan for a plane crash amid airspace tensions. Belarus pardoned 20 political prisoners, while Russia’s Gazprom announced a halt to gas supplies to Moldova over debt issues.