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The Supreme Court dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's plea against the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh. The court held that electoral disputes over nomination rejection must follow prescribed remedies, reiterating constitutional limits on judicial interference in election processes

The Supreme Court ruled that dismissal from service should be imposed only in cases of grave misconduct, stressing its severe impact on employees and their families. The court set aside a woman's dismissal as disproportionate and directed authorities to consider a lesser penalty

The Supreme Court ruled that criminal proceedings against a deceased employee's widow cannot be used to deny their son's claim for compassionate appointment. The court held that Haryana's rules apply only to compassionate financial assistance and directed authorities to consider the son's application on merits

The Supreme Court recognised homemakers as “nation builders” and held that the loss of a wife's domestic care should be monetised at a minimum of Rs 30,000 per month. The court also stressed faster disposal of motor accident compensation claims

The Supreme Court stressed the need for strict enforcement of the PCPNDT Act, citing persistent gender bias and sex-selection practices. The court said welfare schemes and legal safeguards must continue until societal attitudes change and every girl child is valued equally

The Supreme Court ruled that the Delhi High Court has jurisdiction to hear service termination disputes involving CAPF personnel, including BSF members, even when the cause of action arose outside Delhi, citing the presence of central authorities and constitutional writ jurisdiction

A petition in the Supreme Court has sought a CBI probe into alleged horse-trading involving C Joseph Vijay's party after four former AIADMK MLAs joined the ruling TVK. The plea also seeks rules to curb post-election defections and political inducements

The Supreme Court expressed concern over a 40-year delay in the Allahabad High Court's disposal of a murder appeal, questioning judicial backlog management and seeking solutions to accelerate case hearings while rejecting suggestions to dismiss long-pending cases solely due to delay

The Supreme Court refused an urgent hearing on a plea seeking action against illegal constructions after a building collapse in Delhi's Saidulajab killed six people. The court said the matter should be heard by the bench already examining unauthorised construction and land-use violations

The Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to set aside the POCSO conviction of a Tamil Nadu man, citing exceptional circumstances including his subsequent marriage to the victim after both became adults, a mutual settlement, and the victim’s request to end litigation

A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a court-monitored investigation into alleged banking fraud involving asset reconstruction companies, banks, and a Noida-based firm. It cites suspected diversion of over ₹900 crore and demands a multi-agency probe

The Supreme Court restored the candidature of a Telangana police constable aspirant, ruling that authorities acted arbitrarily in rejecting him over a compounded criminal case. The court held that a failed consensual relationship cannot automatically imply moral turpitude or disqualification

The Supreme Court has issued notice to CBSE on a plea by a Saudi Arabia-based student seeking declaration of his Class 12 improvement exam result. The petitioner claims delay has affected his admission prospects after exams were disrupted in Gulf countries

The Supreme Court ordered status quo on the deportation of five women declared foreigners by Assam tribunals and agreed to hear their appeals. The court directed that detainees not be deported until the next hearing while seeking responses from authorities

The Supreme Court issued contempt notice to the acting director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences for failing to personally file an affidavit in a matrimonial case, calling the conduct unacceptable. The court also relied on AIIMS DNA report confirming biological paternity

The Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea seeking speedy appointments to vacant posts in State Human Rights Commissions, advising the petitioner to approach respective High Courts. The petitioner later withdrew the plea, citing vacancies that could render some commissions ineffective and defunct

The Supreme Court was informed that seven medical colleges are not paying stipends to interns and resident doctors, prompting the National Medical Commission to issue show-cause notices. The court appointed a nodal counsel and scheduled the matter for further hearing in August

The Supreme Court declined to interfere with a Madras High Court ruling dismissing a plea over alleged denial of permission to light a lamp on Thiruparankundram hill. However, it reduced the cost imposed on the petitioner from Rs 50,000 to Rs 5,000

The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea seeking nationwide guidelines for time-bound case disposal and stricter regulation of adjournments. The bench suggested approaching bar bodies instead, humorously noting it did not wish to create friction with lawyers over the issue

The Supreme Court will examine whether a government employee can be terminated for allegedly suppressing higher educational qualification while applying for a lower eligibility post. The case involves a Telangana High Court ruling that upheld dismissal over alleged deliberate misrepresentation