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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

The Supreme Court deferred for three months the hearing on refund claims of homebuyers of Supertech's demolished Noida twin towers, allowing time to explore settlement options. Buyers seeking refunds said the last payment was made in 2024, with insolvency proceedings continuing

The Supreme Court awarded back wages, revised pension benefits and Rs 10 lakh in litigation costs to a retired CRPF officer, holding that prolonged administrative lapses damaged his career. However, it declined to grant him promotion to the rank of inspector general

The Supreme Court questioned Sonam Raghuvanshi's conduct in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case and suggested she surrender to face trial. Hearing the state's plea against her bail, the court said it may decide the matter on merits or order her surrender

The Supreme Court restored the Kerala Waqf Board's autonomy by deleting the High Court's direction requiring it to function under a joint secretary's supervision. It asked the High Court to expeditiously decide the pending PILs after hearing all parties

Shiv Sena (UBT) moved the Supreme Court challenging Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's approval of the merger of its six MPs with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The party sought an urgent hearing, alleging the move violates the anti-defection law

The Supreme Court agreed to hear Videocon founder Venugopal Dhoot's plea challenging an NCLAT order that upheld separate insolvency proceedings for Videocon Industries and Videocon Oil Ventures. The court issued notice and scheduled the matter for further hearing on August 10

The Supreme Court expressed concern over delays in establishing exclusive NIA courts, observing that several states have failed to take effective steps despite earlier directions. The court said inadequate infrastructure was delaying trials in serious terror-related cases and affecting justice delivery

The Supreme Court said it would direct CBSE to implement nationwide the Orissa High Court's ruling requiring APAAR consent forms to include an opt-out option. The court also asked CBSE to examine concerns over consent, Aadhaar linkage and data privacy

The Centre introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to replace an ordinance increasing the Supreme Court's sanctioned judge strength from 34 to 38. The government said the move would help reduce case pendency and enable regular constitution of larger constitutional benches

The Supreme Court ruled that mere swear words, profanities or vulgar expletives do not constitute obscenity under Section 294 of the IPC unless they are lascivious, appeal to prurient interests and meet the legal ingredients required under the law

The Supreme Court directed all states and Union Territories to ensure washroom facilities in district courts, observing that access to toilets is a basic human right. The court sought affidavits within six weeks and stressed that lack of funds cannot justify inadequate infrastructure

The Supreme Court ruled that the absence of a train ticket on a deceased passenger's body cannot by itself justify denial of compensation in railway accident cases. The court awarded Rs 8 lakh to a widow and stressed a liberal interpretation of the Railways Act

The Supreme Court sought responses from the Election Commission, the West Bengal government and the state poll panel on a PIL seeking assembly constituency-wise disclosure of claims and objections filed during the SIR process. The matter will be heard with related petitions on August 25

The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of a case concerning access to expensive life-saving cancer medicines after a Kerala woman died during proceedings. The apex court sought expeditious disposal of the matter, highlighting the larger public interest in affordable patented drugs

The Supreme Court permitted the nationwide release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath on or after July 28, refusing its screening during Rath Yatra festivities. The court noted the CBFC's clearance while leaving the Orissa High Court's interim order undisturbed