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The Supreme Court has held that the National Book Trust is a ‘State’ under Article 12 of the Constitution, citing extensive government control over its governance, appointments, executive functioning, finances, audit and administrative framework

The Supreme Court issued a contempt notice to all office-bearers of the Congress in Keralam over an X post targeting Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, stressing that judicial independence cannot be treated as a matter of political convenience alone

The Bar Council of India has withdrawn upper-age restrictions for admission to three-year and five-year law degree programmes. The Supreme Court took note of the decision and disposed of a petition challenging the age limits as infructuous

Sharjeel Imam has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court's refusal to grant him bail in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, citing prolonged incarceration and the prosecution's failure to examine witnesses during the UAPA trial so far

The Supreme Court refused to transfer the trial in the Tirupati laddus ghee adulteration case outside Andhra Pradesh. The accused cited political statements and a language barrier, but the court said shifting the trial would affect witnesses

The Supreme Court has refused to transfer the Tirupati laddu adulteration trial outside Andhra Pradesh, saying no grounds exist for shifting the case at this stage despite allegations that political remarks by state leaders could affect the fairness of the proceedings.

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea seeking mandatory rotation of constituencies reserved for SCs and STs in Parliament and State Assemblies, observing that decisions on such reservations fall within the legislature's domain and cannot be directed by courts

The Supreme Court held that a UK divorce decree granted on the ground of irretrievable breakdown was not enforceable in India. It refused to quash a bigamy case against the husband but dropped proceedings against his parents and second wife

The Supreme Court declined urgent listing of a plea alleging domestic airfares surged up to 700 per cent during Diwali 2026. Justice Vikram Nath remarked passengers could avoid flying. Meanwhile, new aviation rules introduce fare transparency from January 2027

The Supreme Court quashed a dowry death case against a man whose wife died by suicide in Toronto, saying allegations of insults and temperamental differences did not establish cruelty or criminal intimidation. It found no evidence linking him to dowry demands

The Supreme Court has asked the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences to explain its policy of limiting disclosure of NEET-PG answer keys. The court questioned whether retaining question papers could compromise examination integrity and raised transparency concerns

The Supreme Court has allowed green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR during specified morning and evening hours on November 7 and 8. It prohibited fireworks near hospitals and silence zones and said the complete ban would return from November 9

The Supreme Court disposed of petitions seeking a court-monitored probe into alleged irregularities in Ram temple donations after Uttar Pradesh informed it that a charge sheet had been filed. Petitioners may assist the trial court in proceedings involving public interest

The Supreme Court will hear petitions seeking a court-monitored investigation into alleged financial irregularities involving Ram Temple Trust donations. The pleas seek preservation of records, transparency in accounting for offerings and a comprehensive forensic audit of the Trust's finances

BRS leader T Harish Rao on Saturday alleged that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy was claiming credit for several land disputes that were fought and won during the previous BRS government. Citing court judgments, official records and land documents, Rao contended that the BRS had secured favourable verdicts in key cases involving Miyapur, Manchirevula, Bhupalpally, IMG Bharat and Sahebnagar lands.

A petition in the Supreme Court has sought an independent survey to establish whether the Ram temple stands on the exact land adjudicated in the 2019 Ayodhya verdict. It also seeks preservation of records and digitisation and auditing of donations.

The Supreme Court upheld Telangana's ownership of 550.39 acres in Miyapur, ending decades of litigation. While the Revanth Reddy government plans to monetise the land, the BRS has highlighted its legal and administrative efforts to protect the public asset.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced plans to auction 550 acres of Miyapur land, valued at nearly Rs 50,000 crore, and use the proceeds for irrigation, education, healthcare and other development works, subject to Cabinet consideration.

The Supreme Court has directed expelled JD(U) MLA Anant Singh to surrender by December 1 in the Dular Chand Yadav murder case. It also ordered Bihar Police to complete the investigation within four months while hearing a plea seeking cancellation of Singh's bail

The Supreme Court has said consensual physical intimacy cannot later be treated as rape merely because a relationship ends. It made the observation while discharging a Kerala man accused of rape and cheating in a case involving allegations of deception