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Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking nationwide ban on construction or naming of any mosque as Babri Masjid

OpIndia Staff - 20 February, 2026

The Supreme Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a nationwide ban on the construction or naming of any mosque after Babur...

“What kind of culture are we developing?” Supreme Court questions blanket freebies, warns of impact on work ethic

OpIndia Staff - 19 February, 2026

The bench, headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant and comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi, drew a clear line between targeted welfare and blanket giveaways.

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Tribal villages can bar entry of missionaries: Read how SC rejected Colin Gonsalves’ plea and upheld Chhattisgarh HC’s stand amid rampant forced conversions

Rukma Rathore - 17 February, 2026

According to the Solicitor General, the high court had directed the petitioners to get in touch with the Gram Sabhas.

Sabarimala showdown returns: 9-judge Supreme Court bench to hear pleas on entry of women in the Lord Ayyappa temple

OpIndia Staff - 16 February, 2026

The hearing, which will begin on 7th April before the 9-judge bench of Supreme Court, will conclude on 22nd April.

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SC reserves verdict on appeal against Karnataka HC decision of striking down Karnataka Hindu Endowments Act: Read how the law violated the Constitution

Aditi - 12 February, 2026

The High Court called out the state government for trying to divide the Hindu religion in the guise of creating a "uniform law".

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Supreme Court lambasts makers of Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandat for denigrating a community, orders affidavit confirming change of title

OpIndia Staff - 12 February, 2026

In a stern rebuke to the makers of the upcoming Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandat, the Supreme Court of India on Thursday directed producer Neeraj...

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Karnataka: Ladle Mashaikh Dargah moves Supreme Court seeking to prevent Hindus from worshipping Raghava Chaitanya Shivling in its premises on Shivaratri

OpIndia Staff - 11 February, 2026

The Ladle Mashaik Dargah has moved the Supreme Court to block Maha Shivaratri puja on February 15. The plea alleges a "strategic pattern" of using interim court orders to bypass the Places of Worship Act and alter the site's religious character.

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Assam govt’s anti-encroachment drive to free forest land is valid and needed, says SC: Read how Opposition and media have been vilifying a lawful...

Aditi - 11 February, 2026

The Supreme Court noted that encroachment on the forest land has "emerged as one of the gravest challenges confronting environmental governance in the country."

SC approves Assam’s plan to clear 3.6 lakh hectares of forest land if done as per procedure, says illegal settlements are a major challenge...

OpIndia Staff - 11 February, 2026

The Supreme Court has cleared the Assam government to remove encroachments from 3.62 lakh hectares of forest land. The court mandated a fair verification process by a special committee, ensuring residents receive a hearing and 15 days' notice before any eviction occurs.

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