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The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings in a Chennai cheating case, holding that the allegations disclosed a purely civil dispute. It said continuing the prosecution would amount to abuse of the legal process and set aside the Madras High Court's order

The Supreme Court sought the Centre's response on a plea challenging the constitutional validity of Muslim polygamy. The petition seeks uniform application of bigamy laws, compulsory marriage registration and legislative measures to abolish polygamy, citing violations of equality and dignity

The Supreme Court stayed the Central Information Commission's order declaring the National Stock Exchange a public authority under the RTI Act. The court issued notice on NSE's plea challenging the Delhi High Court judgment and sought responses within four weeks

The Supreme Court granted interim anticipatory bail to DMK leader V Senthil Balaji in the TASMAC corruption case, staying his arrest subject to conditions. The court directed him to cooperate with the investigation and posted the matter for hearing after three weeks

The Supreme Court refused to cancel Abdul Malik's bail in the Banbhoolpura violence case, observing that personal liberty depends on the prosecution's case rather than cryptic bail orders. It also questioned the invocation of the UAPA and criticised delays in concluding the trial

The Centre defended the 2023 law governing appointments of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, telling the Supreme Court it was wrong to presume the Prime Minister-led selection panel would act in bad faith. The court reserved its verdict on referring the matter to a larger Bench

The Supreme Court observed that a judge should not hear matters involving a former client, especially on the same subject, as it may undermine public confidence. It directed the Uttarakhand High Court Chief Justice to place the case before an appropriate Bench

The Supreme Court granted the Centre four weeks to submit a comprehensive compliance report on implementing its January 30 judgment banning commercial stem cell therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder outside approved clinical trials, while outlining steps taken and future implementation plans

The Supreme Court suggested that the Centre consider defining digital arrest as a standalone criminal offence with stricter penalties. The court also proposed asset freezing against accused persons and flagged the growing threat of deepfakes and cyber fraud

The Supreme Court ruled that the National Commission for Scheduled Castes cannot issue binding directions in service matters, stating its constitutional role is limited to advisory and recommendatory functions. The judgment came while allowing Mumbai Port Authority's appeal against an NCSC order

The Supreme Court was told that the Allahabad High Court could not have proceeded with the Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid survey matter after the apex court's December 2024 order restricting fresh proceedings in religious place disputes. The hearing will continue on August 4

The Supreme Court agreed to hear pleas by a former IPS officer and two injured persons seeking action over alleged pellet firing during the CJP-led NEET protest. The petitions also seek restrictions on use of metallic projectiles and allege police excesses

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's draft final report on the June 2025 Air India AI-171 crash will be submitted in October in a sealed cover. The court also noted simulation tests conducted during the probe

The Supreme Court restrained states from taking coercive action against student protesters over exam irregularity agitations and directed preservation of digital evidence. The court said allegations of police excesses and violence require a fair probe while seeking responses from six states

The Supreme Court will hear two petitions alleging excessive police force against students protesting the NEET paper leak and exam irregularities. The pleas challenge the July 20 crackdown in Delhi, while the Delhi High Court has already sought responses and ordered preservation of evidence

The Supreme Court quashed a POCSO case against a paternal aunt, expressing concern over in-laws being dragged in to settle scores during marital disputes. The bench noted retaliatory FIRs during a custody battle, where child statements refuted false abuse allegations

The Supreme Court directed a petitioner challenging the appointment of Andhra Pradesh Lokayukta director (legal) Putta Murali Mohan Reddy to approach the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The plea alleged Reddy lacked the required qualifications and sought quashing of his appointment and recovery of salary

The Supreme Court refused to quash or club multiple cyber fraud FIRs registered across states, observing that cybercrime is a grave and growing menace requiring detailed investigation. It held that distinct victims and transactions justified separate probes despite similarities in the alleged modus operandi

The Centre informed the Rajya Sabha that over 96,000 cases are pending in the Supreme Court, including more than 10,000 pending for over 10 years. Across India's judiciary, 5.64 crore cases remain unresolved, with delays attributed to multiple procedural and systemic factors

Advocates at the Supreme Court of India recited the Constitution's Preamble during the lunch recess under the "Save Democracy, Save Constitution" campaign, expressing solidarity with student protesters at Jantar Mantar and opposing police action against demonstrators