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Supreme Court orders Punjab, Haryana to give Himachal 11,973 MU over 20 years
India's Supreme Court has resolved a decades-long electricity-sharing dispute by directing Punjab and Haryana to supply Himachal Pradesh with approximately 11,973 million units of outstanding power over 20 years. The judgment also establishes a ₹420.77 crore capital-cost adjustment and a cashless mechanism for settling historical obligations.
Election Commission extends SIR deadlines in Delhi and five states, with final rolls due November 30 or December 22
The Election Commission of India has revised electoral-roll schedules for Delhi and five states, extending filing and verification deadlines following administrative requests and Supreme Court scrutiny of voter inclusion.
Supreme Court seeks Centre’s reply as 21 Indian news publishers challenge DPDP Act
The Supreme Court has sought the Union government's response to a petition by 21 major news publishers challenging provisions of India's digital data-protection framework over concerns about investigative journalism and source confidentiality.
Andhra Pradesh local elections delayed after Supreme Court intervenes over nomination violence
Electoral proceedings across 100 urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh have been disrupted after the Supreme Court intervened in allegations of violence and obstruction of candidate nominations.
Supreme Court says children have fundamental right to internet access, rejects blanket bans
India's Supreme Court has rejected sweeping restrictions on children's internet access while calling for stronger safeguards against online exploitation and harmful content.
Supreme Court orders mandatory insurance for Indian Railways tickets from October 27
India's Supreme Court has directed Indian Railways to provide insurance coverage for counter-booked tickets from October 27, addressing a protection gap between offline and online passengers. The order follows judicial scrutiny of railway safety after the 2023 Odisha disaster. Implementation details will determine how the coverage reaches ordinary travellers.
India voter-list protests intensify as opposition marches to Supreme Court over 130 million removals
India’s voter-list protests are escalating after 130 million names were removed. Find out why the dispute is now heading to the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court questions Delhi Metro shutdown and protest detentions during election demonstrations
India's Supreme Court has intervened after mass detentions and widespread transport restrictions during protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. At a special Sunday hearing, judges questioned the closure of Delhi Metro stations and stressed that peaceful protesters should not face unlawful detention. The case now tests how public-order measures must respect constitutional freedoms.
Punjab government challenges CBI probe linked to Bhagwant Mann’s office in Supreme Court
A court-directed CBI investigation into alleged corruption involving an officer attached to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has triggered a major legal confrontation. Investigators are examining allegations involving government transfers, tenders and administrative decisions, while the Punjab government contests the High Court order and denies wrongdoing.
Supreme Court questions Jharkhand DGP appointment rules over Prakash Singh safeguards
Supreme Court questions Jharkhand DGP appointment rules and their compliance with the Prakash Singh judgment. What happens to Tadasha Mishra?