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South Central 46: Attack on CJI Gavai and the power of cults in Indian politics

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss whether the attack on the Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, is more than what just meets the eye. Justice Gavai is the second Dalit CJI of India. The hosts are joined by Ajoy Ashirwad, Political…

Newslaundry · Oct 12, 2025

Attack on CJI Gavai puts focus on pro-Hindutva voices

Despite being suspended by the Bar Council of India after hurling a shoe at CJI BR Gavai for his alleged anti-Hindu remarks, 71-year-old lawyer Rakesh Kishore has remained defiant, telling the media he has “no regrets” over his actions. A Supreme Court lawyer has now written to the Attorney General…

Newslaundry · Oct 8, 2025

Lawyer hurls shoe at India’s chief justice inside Supreme Court over remarks on Hindu god

Attack on BR Gavai in open court condemned as serious insult and breach of security

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

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Two Meetings, Two Messages: Modi Skips Yogi, Soren Poses with Judge! What’s the Game?

Two politically charged meetings sparked speculation—PM Modi’s unscheduled tarmac discussion in Varanasi, bypassing CM Yogi Adityanath, raised questions about their rapport, while Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s publicized meeting with a Supreme Court judge ignited debates over judicial propriety. Both encounters hinted at deeper power plays. Read more at Dynamite News

Dynamite News · Apr 11, 2025

SC refuses plea to ban social media for children below 13

The petition highlighted an unprecedented mental health crisis due to excessive digital exposure and urged the Court to enforce strict age verification mechanisms. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 4, 2025

‘Aren’t we all stakeholders?’ ask University of Hyderabad’s students, faculty

“The campus is my home, as much as it is of every being that lives here. This is emotional for the students and us,” says Professor Sowmya Dechamma CC, an alumna of the University of Hyderabad who now heads the Centre for Comparative Literature there. She’s talking about the protests…

Newslaundry · Apr 4, 2025

400 Acres Gone in 3 Days? SC Exposes Telangana’s Shocking Forest Slaughter! Halts Mass Tree Felling for IT Park

The Supreme Court halted massive tree felling in Hyderabad’s Kancha Gachibowli after 400 acres were cleared in just 3 days for an IT park. The court warned Telangana’s Chief Secretary of personal liability, demanding answers on missing environmental approvals and the fate of felled trees. A must read at Dynamite…

Dynamite News · Apr 3, 2025

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SC notes India facing acute shortage of doctors; directs special round of NEET counselling

A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan further directed that the vacant NRI seats would also be converted into the general category quota and should be filled through the State Admission Authorities. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 23, 2024

SC issues notice on a matter relating to the demolition of Gurudwara in Mumbai

A bench of justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan also directed to maintain the status quo in the matter till the next date of hearing. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 19, 2024

SC to hear plea challenging Calcutta HC decision on OBC classification

A bench of justices BR Gavai and KV Vishwanathan listed the matter in January. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 9, 2024

SC refuses to hear pleas seeking stay on bulldozer demolition

A Bench comprising Justice BR Gavai, Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice KV Viswanathan said that NFIW cannot be said to be an aggrieved party and thus dismissed the plea. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 24, 2024

SC reserves verdict on framing guidelines for bulldozer demolition

A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Vishwanathan reserved the order after hearing the matter for a length. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 1, 2024

Delhi Excise Policy: SC grants bail to BRS leader K Kavitha

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to BRS leader K Kavitha in the excise policy irregularities cases being probed by the CBI and the ED. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 27, 2024

Delhi Excise Policy: Supreme Court notice to ED on Sisodia bail plea

A bench of justices BR Gavai, Sanjay Karol and KV Viswanathan sought probe agency reply on Sisodia plea and listed for further hearing on July 29. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 16, 2024

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The Hindu · May 17, 2024

Every day counts in cases dealing with personal liberty, says Supreme Court

Supreme Court emphasizes urgency in personal liberty cases, urging High Court to decide bail plea expeditiously for accused businessman.

The Hindu · May 16, 2024

Police must furnish grounds of arrest in writing & not just convey them orally, rules Supreme Court in Prabir Purkayastha case

The Hindu · May 15, 2024

Why was NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha’s arrest invalidated by the top Court? | Explained

NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha arrest: Insulating accused persons against arbitrary police action, the Supreme Court said that the intimation of written grounds of arrest is ‘sacrosanct’ and applicable in all UAPA cases

The Hindu · May 9, 2024

No fresh mining leases, renewals in Aravallis, Supreme Court orders

Supreme Court halts new mining leases in Aravalli hills, orders uniform definition to protect environment and livelihoods.

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The Hindu · May 8, 2024

Rain gods and cloud-seeding are not the answers to forest fires, Supreme Court tells Uttarakhand government

Supreme Court warns Uttarakhand government against relying on rain gods to combat forest fires, demands preventive measures.

The Hindu · May 6, 2024

Supreme Court to urgently hear Uttarakhand forest fire petitions on May 8

Supreme Court to urgently hear petitions on Uttarakhand forest fires, highlighting man-made causes and environmental concerns.

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024

No forests or wildlife will be left if animal-human conflicts are not resolved, SC warns

Supreme Court warns of danger to forests and wildlife due to animal-human conflicts, emphasizes need for balance.

The Hindu · Mar 27, 2024

Judges should not order accused to surrender their right to be politically active in return for bail: SC

The Supreme Court said judges should not order accused persons to surrender their right to be politically active in return for bail.

The Hindu · Mar 11, 2024

Supreme Court refuses to stay acquittal of former DU professor Saibaba, says there is no urgency

Maoist links case: Supreme Court refuses to stay acquittal of G.N. Saibaba, emphasizing presumption of innocence and lack of urgency.

The Hindu · Feb 23, 2024

Supreme Court directs publication of final orders of panel reviewing ‘proportionality’ of Internet suspensions in J&K

Supreme Court orders government to publish final decisions of internet suspension review committee in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024

Affluent sub-castes among backward classes may be excluded from quota list, observes Supreme Court

A Constitution Bench questions why affluent sub-castes among backward classes should not be excluded from reservation.

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