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Following the Supreme Court's judgment on environmental clearance procedures, the Telangana government has set a six-month deadline to secure clearances for PRLIS, Sitarama Sagar, Dindi and Gouravelli projects while expediting documentation, legal compliance and scientific assessments related to Polavaram backwaters.

The Supreme Court fixed August 17 for final hearing on petitions challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, while expressing concern over safeguarding the rights of transgender persons holding identity cards issued under the previous legal framework

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to ensure every road has a properly demarcated, encroachment-free pedestrian space, reiterating that the right to walk on footpaths is a fundamental right and asking authorities to protect dedicated walking areas within two weeks

The Supreme Court clarified that "criminal antecedents" refers only to grave and heinous offences while allowing states to withdraw FIRs against eligible student protesters. The court also proposed framing guidelines on pellet gun use and continued hearing allegations of police excesses

The Supreme Court asked the Enforcement Directorate if funds from frozen bank accounts of the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction could be released to a court-appointed special officer for day-to-day party expenses. The ED sought time to obtain instructions

The Supreme Court ruled that Section 498A of the IPC applies to live-in relationships "in the nature of marriage", extending protection against cruelty to women in such unions while directing that safeguards, including preliminary inquiries before arrest, must be strictly followed

The Tamil Nadu government approached the Supreme Court, alleging Karnataka failed to release its due share of Cauvery water. Claiming the CWRC allocation was inadequate, the state sought directions to secure timely release of 26.954 TMC of water

The Lok Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, increasing the apex court's strength from 34 to 38 judges, without debate amid Opposition protests over the NEET paper leak and alleged Ram temple donation theft

The Supreme Court has clarified that Delhi and other state governments may withdraw FIRs against students who protested over the NEET paper leak, provided they do not have criminal antecedents involving grave and heinous offences. The matter will next be heard on August 18

The Supreme Court will hear petitions alleging police brutality during protests over exam irregularities and the NEET paper leak. The court may consider constituting an SIT, while earlier directing states to avoid coercive action against student protesters and preserve evidence

The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings in a Chennai cheating case, holding that the allegations disclosed a purely civil dispute. It said continuing the prosecution would amount to abuse of the legal process and set aside the Madras High Court's order

The Supreme Court sought the Centre's response on a plea challenging the constitutional validity of Muslim polygamy. The petition seeks uniform application of bigamy laws, compulsory marriage registration and legislative measures to abolish polygamy, citing violations of equality and dignity

The Supreme Court stayed the Central Information Commission's order declaring the National Stock Exchange a public authority under the RTI Act. The court issued notice on NSE's plea challenging the Delhi High Court judgment and sought responses within four weeks

The Supreme Court granted interim anticipatory bail to DMK leader V Senthil Balaji in the TASMAC corruption case, staying his arrest subject to conditions. The court directed him to cooperate with the investigation and posted the matter for hearing after three weeks

The Supreme Court refused to cancel Abdul Malik's bail in the Banbhoolpura violence case, observing that personal liberty depends on the prosecution's case rather than cryptic bail orders. It also questioned the invocation of the UAPA and criticised delays in concluding the trial

The Centre told the Rajya Sabha that the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is being conducted without prejudice to any community and in accordance with law. It said the Supreme Court has upheld the EC's constitutional authority to undertake the exercise

The Centre defended the 2023 law governing appointments of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, telling the Supreme Court it was wrong to presume the Prime Minister-led selection panel would act in bad faith. The court reserved its verdict on referring the matter to a larger Bench

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The Supreme Court observed that a judge should not hear matters involving a former client, especially on the same subject, as it may undermine public confidence. It directed the Uttarakhand High Court Chief Justice to place the case before an appropriate Bench

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