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The Supreme Court of India directed the Allahabad High Court to urgently hear a 77-year-old cancer patient’s nine-year-pending pension plea, stressing timely justice and recognising pension as a vested right linked to livelihood under Article 21

The Supreme Court of India reserved verdict on Pawan Khera’s plea against denial of anticipatory bail by Gauhati High Court, amid arguments on defamation versus forgery allegations linked to remarks on Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife

The Supreme Court of India took suo motu cognisance of delays in NCLT resolution plan approvals, calling the situation “grim”. It flagged manpower shortages, warned IBC goals may fail, and directed urgent action as hundreds of cases remain pending nationwide

The Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Supreme Court of India about coordinated measures against digital arrest scams, including WhatsApp banning 9,400 accounts, SIM blocking systems, RBI safeguards, and a proposed biometric verification framework to strengthen cybercrime prevention nationwide

The Supreme Court of India said religious institutions must operate with defined norms and cannot function in “anarchy” while hearing the Sabarimala Temple-related case, stressing structured management and constitutional limits on religious freedom and entry practices

The Supreme Court of India suspended a CBI look-out circular against petitioner Nimesh Navinchandra Shah and sought response from the Ministry of Home Affairs, while noting procedural concerns and ongoing prosecution by the Central Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement Directorate

The Supreme Court of India directed an amicus-led meeting on May 6 with the Centre, states and UTs to review fund utilisation for CCTV installation in police stations, aiming to ensure compliance with mandates on surveillance, transparency and accountability

The Supreme Court of India sought responses from Priya Kapur and others on a plea by Rani Kapur challenging a family trust, while urging mediation in the escalating property dispute

The Supreme Court of India declined to hear a plea against Gurugram demolitions, directing petitioners to the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The court said it should not hinder action against unauthorised constructions amid ongoing enforcement drives

Supreme Court of India appointed former judge Hrishikesh Roy as ombudsman of the Bihar Cricket Association after Justice Abhay S Oka declined the role. The court continues monitoring governance issues and will hear related reports and matters in May

Supreme Court of India directed states and UTs to draft practical ICU implementation plans based on standard guidelines, prioritising essential resources, training, and compliance. It also asked nursing and paramedical bodies to enhance training, with a final blueprint due within three weeks

The Supreme Court of India disposed of a petition on adult learning disability assessments, noting that NIMHANS is developing adult testing tools expected within three years, while observing the petitioner had completed a PhD despite claimed disability

SC, ST Commission Chairman Bakki Venkataiah has accused Siddipet Collector K Hymavathi of deliberately excluding his name from invitations to Dr BR Ambedkar’s birth anniversary celebrations in Siddipet. He alleged that the omission was influenced by Congress leaders and termed it a humiliation to SC and ST communities.

Unemployed youth who applied for the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam scheme remain uncertain about receiving benefits as the programme has not progressed even a year after its announcement, despite lakhs of applications being submitted across Telangana.

Tension prevailed at the Medaram jathara for a few hours after devotees allegedly attacked the convoy of SC and ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman during his visit for darshan. Four vehicles were partially damaged; no injuries were reported.

The Centre told Lok Sabha that filling SC, ST, and OBC reserved posts is a continuous process, supported by special drives, in-house committees and liaison officers. The government said over 4.8 lakh backlog vacancies have been filled across ministries since 2016

Police in Mancherial have booked 13 individuals, including local Congress leaders, for allegedly abetting the suicide of BJP Vemanapalli mandal president Eta Madhukar. The FIR was filed based on a complaint by his son.

Former SC/ST Commission chairman and BRS leader Errolla Srinivas mourns the death of his father, Errolla Vijjaiah (75), in Gangapur village. BRS leaders K. Chandrashekhar Rao, K.T. Rama Rao, and T. Harish Rao extended condolences and prayers to the family.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy accused the previous BRS government of leaving Telangana with ₹8.21 lakh crore debt, claiming the Congress has cleared Rs 2.20 lakh crore in 20 months. He pledged to finish irrigation projects, secure the state’s water rights, and strengthen welfare.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of betraying SC and ST communities by not implementing its poll promises. He said only K Chandrashekhar Rao could restore Telangana's progress and urged voters to reject the Revanth Reddy regime.