PIL

On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court of India rejected a public interest litigation seeking a nationwide ban on mosques named after Babur, effectively upholding constitutional secularism and community autonomy in religious naming.

On January 29, 2026, the Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking uniform minimum wages for domestic workers across India, stressing that such policy decisions fall within the legislature’s domain and warning against judicial overreach into household employment.

Political Allegations, Legal Thresholds The Supreme Court of India on 6 October 2025 dismissed a petition seeking a court-monitored...

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Union Government and ECI regarding a PIL that seeks stricter rules for political parties. The court will examine if legislative action is required to “ensure transparency, curb criminal influence, and enforce secularism in politics”. This move addresses the increasing opacity in party financing and the criminalization of politics, pushing for greater accountability in democratic governance.

SC rejects PIL on AI deepfakes regulation, directs petitioner to approach Delhi HC already hearing related matters.