The Bench
Coverage of The Bench in the Nexus archive.
- Thirupparankundram row: Supreme Court agrees to hear T.N. government plea, but gives the State no interim relief
The Supreme Court agreed to hear the Tamil Nadu government's plea regarding the Thirupparankundram dispute but did not grant interim relief. The court questioned the tradition of lighting a lamp on a stone pillar, and the state claimed no historical records support this practice.
- Trying to bypass court, law banning Haredi draft-dodger arrests was doomed from the start
A law attempting to bypass the court by banning arrests of Haredi draft dodgers was ruled against due to previous court decisions against unequal military service burdens and the government's failure to enforce conscription. The court quickly froze the latest law.
- Supreme Court refuses to stay Meghalaya High Court order granting bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi
The Supreme Court refused to stay a bail order granted by the Meghalaya High Court to Sonam Raghuvanshi. The Bench issued notice on the State’s plea and scheduled the matter for further hearing on July 9.
- Supreme Court stays premature release of Bowbazar blast convict
The Supreme Court has halted the premature release of Rashid Khan, a convict in the Bowbazar blast case. The court described Khan's actions as 'almost a terrorist activity' and noted his role as a 'mastermind' in the case.
- Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking probe into May 13 trust vote in Tamil Nadu Assembly
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking a probe into a trust vote in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. The court cited that the allegations were 'vague, wild and casual' with no reliable evidence to support them.
- Karnataka High Court upholds Premium FAR scheme; says it is not violation of right to property
The Karnataka High Court upheld the Premium FAR scheme under Section 18-B of the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, 1961, ruling it does not violate constitutional Articles 14, 21, or 300A. The Bench confirmed the scheme's validity, affirming it aligns with property rights protections.
- Democrats caught on camera coaching candidate on how to be 'authentic' in 2026 messaging
Democrats were caught on camera coaching a candidate on how to appear authentic in the 2026 midterm elections, with a video showing Democratic Pennsylvania candidate Bob Brooks and Pete Buttigieg receiving guidance from a staffer. The party is attempting to win back voters who felt left behind and appeal to everyday people. The video highlights the efforts to underscore affordability and come across as natural.
- Democrats caught on camera coaching candidate on how to be 'authentic' in 2026 messaging
Democrats are preparing for the 2026 midterm elections by coaching candidates on how to appear authentic and win back voters who felt left behind. A video posted online shows Democratic candidate Bob Brooks being coached by Pete Buttigieg and an off-screen staffer. The party is focusing on affordability and appealing to everyday voters.