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The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted searches at multiple Mumbai locations linked to Reliance ADA Group firms over alleged ₹27,337 crore bank fraud. The probe covers Reliance Telecom and finance companies, with arrests already made and investigation monitored by the Supreme Court of India
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A retired IPS officer moved the Supreme Court of India challenging R N Ravi’s refusal to invite Vijay to form the government despite Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerging as the single largest party in the Assembly elections
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Supreme Court of India ruled that a person accused of murder or abetment cannot inherit the victim’s property, even during a pending trial. The court said the disqualification under the Hindu Succession Act applies to both intestate and testamentary succession based on principles of justice and equity
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The Supreme Court of India will hear a PIL on May 11 seeking regulation and monitoring of all institutions providing secular or religious education to children below 14. Petitioner Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay cited concerns over unregistered institutions and potential misuse affecting children’s welfare and national security
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A Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam member movd the Supreme Court of India seeking directions to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to invite TVK chief Vijay to form the government, arguing the single-largest party must get the first opportunity
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The Supreme Court of India said alleged ₹27,337 crore banking fraud involving Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group requires thorough investigation. The court discussed CBI and ED findings, rejected sensationalism, and indicated possible monitoring of probe while stressing timely, transparent investigation
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Supreme of India dismissed judicial aspirant Prerna Gupta’s plea for re-evaluation of her exam paper. During the hearing, Chief Justice Surya Kant shared his personal journey, revealing how a senior judge once advised him to choose advocacy over judicial service
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The Supreme Court of India criticised the Madhya Pradesh government for delaying sanction to prosecute minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The court questioned his apology’s sincerity and directed the state to decide on prosecution sanction promptly
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Supreme Court of India ruled that consumers cannot be charged for unused electricity services, stressing tariff regulation must balance cost recovery and consumer protection. It set aside APTEL’s order allowing full cost recovery for Delhi’s Rithala power plant
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Supreme Court of India directed the Jharkhand government to reserve 50 per cent of assistant teacher vacancies for para-teachers while refusing regularisation demands. The court stressed improving education quality, ending ad hoc employment practices and completing the recruitment process within ten weeks
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The Supreme Court of India appointed former CJI D Y Chandrachud as mediator in the family trust dispute between Rani Kapur and Priya Kapur, urging private resolution and restraint from public comments
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The Union Cabinet approved the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 to raise the strength of the Supreme Court of India from 33 to 37 judges, aiming to reduce pendency and improve delivery of justice
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The Central Information Commission has recommended that Department of Personnel and Training include sub-caste details in civil services selection lists to improve transparency in assessing reservation outcomes across SC, ST and OBC categories
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The Supreme Court of India granted bail to a murder accused, stressing the right to speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, after four years in custody without witness examination
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The Supreme Court of India rebuked the Indian Young Lawyers Association over its Sabarimala PIL, calling it an abuse of process and questioning its locus, while stressing focus on genuine public causes and bar welfare
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The Supreme Court of India criticised misuse of PILs as “private, publicity, paisa and political interest litigation” while hearing the Sabarimala case, stressing only genuine public causes deserve consideration amid concerns over frivolous petitions
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The Supreme Court of India closed contempt proceedings against the Centre and All India Institute of Medical Sciences after compliance in a 30-week minor pregnancy termination case, while stressing reproductive autonomy and urging legal clarity on late-term medical termination laws
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The Supreme Court of India agreed to hear alleged middleman Christian Michel James’s plea in the VVIP chopper scam, issued notice to Centre, Central Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement Directorate, as he challenged extradition provisions and sought release from jail
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The Supreme Court of the United States struck down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, weakening protections against racial discrimination in voting, alarming civil rights advocates who fear reduced minority representation and a rollback of decades of electoral safeguards
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The Supreme Court of India deferred to May 8 the PIL hearing on alleged ₹73,000 crore fraud linked to Anil Ambani’s ADAG, seeking transparent probes by Central Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement Directorate amid fresh status reports