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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
