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The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to submit a comprehensive report on illegal constructions and encroachments along the Ganga riverbanks and floodplains, and asked about steps taken to protect the river and implement Ganga rejuvenation measures.

  The Environment Ministry has no objection to the Supreme Court’s proposed 10-member expert committee to define the Aravalli hills. Headed by Kanchan Devi, the committee includes forest, geological, and academic experts to examine ecological and policy aspects comprehensively 

The Assembly Speaker’s rejection of disqualification petitions against 10 turncoat MLAs may have closed proceedings in the House, but the issue is set to move to the courts. The BRS is expected to challenge the verdict, triggering the next legal battle

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking a nationwide policy for paid menstrual leave for women students and workers, warning that mandatory provisions could discourage hiring. The court directed authorities to consider the petitioner’s representation and examine the issue.

The Supreme Court has stayed a Telangana High Court order directing the State government to announce movie ticket price hikes at least 90 days before a film’s release. The court issued notice on a plea filed by production house Mythri Movie Makers.

The Supreme Court has stayed a Telangana High Court order directing the State government to announce movie ticket price hikes at least 90 days before a film’s release. The court issued notice on a plea filed by production house Mythri Movie Makers.

The Supreme Court granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in a terror funding case in which he was arrested in 2019 by the NIA. The court noted anomalies in the trial and his long incarceration while reserving detailed bail conditions

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in a terror funding case, noting his prolonged incarceration and slow trial progress. Shah, arrested by the NIA in 2019, had challenged the Delhi High Court’s rejection of his bail plea.

The Supreme Court has closed hearings on petitions filed by the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) seeking disqualification of MLAs who defected to the ruling Congress. The decision came after the Assembly Speaker informed the court that he had completed the inquiry and delivered his verdict, dismissing petitions against 10 MLAs for lack of evidence.

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to form a committee of legal experts within a week to finalise NCERT’s legal studies curriculum, following controversy over Class 8 textbooks on judicial corruption. Publication of the book remains banned until review

The Supreme Court allowed passive euthanasia for 32-year-old Harish Rana, in a coma for over 12 years, permitting withdrawal of artificial life support at AIIMS-Delhi. The order follows 2018 and 2023 guidelines upholding the right to die with dignity under Article 21

The Supreme Court has observed that the time has come for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), while hearing a plea challenging the Shariat law of 1937 for being discriminatory against Muslim women. Chief Justice Surya Kant and the bench cautioned that striking down the law could create a legal vacuum, stressing that reforms should be left to the legislature.

Supreme Court judge K V Viswanathan said artificial intelligence cannot replace core legal functions and warned lawyers against overdependence on technology. Speaking at a convocation in Nagpur, he stressed the importance of human judgment, verification, and professional skills

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressed anguish over NCERT including a chapter on judicial corruption in Class 8 textbooks. He promised accountability, action against those involved, and assured full compliance with Supreme Court directives after the book was pulled from circulation

The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of objectionable references to judicial corruption in an NCERT Class 8 textbook, prompting the council to withdraw the book from its website after strong remarks by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant

US President Donald Trump used his marathon State of the Union address to tout economic gains, defend tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court, attack Democrats, and warn Iran, while previewing midterm themes focused on immigration, trade and national security

NCERT’s revised Class 8 Social Science textbook introduces a section on “corruption in the judiciary,” sparking political debate. While detailing case backlogs and accountability mechanisms, the addition drew criticism from Kapil Sibal, who questioned why corruption in other institutions was not highlighted

The Andhra Pradesh government’s decision to appoint a one-man committee to review the SIT’s findings on the Tirupati laddu ghee adulteration case has sparked sharp criticism from YSRCP leader B Karunakar Reddy. He termed the move an insult to the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court has directed the deployment of serving and former district judges to assist the Election Commission in West Bengal’s special intensive revision of electoral rolls. The court also issued strict directions to ensure timely completion of the process

The Supreme Court has ordered that the murder trial against YSRCP MLC Anantha Satya Udaya Bhaskara Rao be completed by November 30, flagging alleged police collusion and issuing strict timelines for investigation, charges and witness examination