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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 has released draft regulations governing AI usage across Indian courts. While permitting AI for legal research and translations, the rules establish a strict "human primacy" red line, completely banning standalone algorithmic judgments

The Supreme Court of India allowed the National Investigation Agency to file a charge sheet in the Malda judicial officers’ confinement case, while overseeing security concerns linked to West Bengal’s electoral roll revision process and ongoing investigation

The Supreme Court of India ordered an all-women SIT for a time-bound probe into a child rape-murder case in Ghaziabad, citing police lapses, and directed investigation into hospitals’ alleged denial of treatment and protection of witnesses

The Supreme Court of India declined to hear a plea by West Bengal poll officers over deleted voter names, directing them to appellate tribunals, while reaffirming that voting rights depend on successful appeals in disputes linked to electoral roll revisions

The Supreme Court of India refused to stay a Jharkhand High Court order transferring a probe against Enforcement Directorate officials to the Central Bureau of Investigation, allowing the CBI to continue its investigation into assault allegations

The Supreme Court of India, while hearing religious freedom cases including Sabarimala, remarked it respects expert opinions but rejects “WhatsApp University” sources. The bench discussed limits of judicial assessment of religious practices and gender-based entry restrictions at temples

The Supreme Court of India stayed the Chhattisgarh High Court’s life sentence for Amit Jogi in the 2003 murder case of Ramavatar Jaggi, seeking response from Central Bureau of Investigation

Harish Rana, India’s first approved passive euthanasia case, was cremated in New Delhi after 13 years in a vegetative state. The Supreme Court of India had permitted withdrawal of life support under legal guidelines

The Supreme Court quashed the FIR and proceedings against YouTuber Elvish Yadav in the 2023 snake venom case, ruling the complaint under the Wildlife (Protection) Act was invalid and no narcotics or psychotropic substances were involved

The Supreme Court of India refused to hear a plea seeking mandatory menstrual leave nationwide, stating it is a policy matter for the government. A bench led by Surya Kant warned compulsory rules could unintentionally affect women’s employment opportunities

The Supreme Court of India declined to hear a plea seeking action against alleged misinformation on the Tirumala Laddu controversy. The bench led by Surya Kant said a criminal investigation is already underway and evidence can be submitted to the probe agency

The Supreme Court of India took suo motu cognisance of illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Sanctuary, citing threats to endangered Gharial populations and other aquatic wildlife. The court sought directions from the Chief Justice over environmental concerns

The Supreme Court’s order allowing withdrawal of life support for a 32-year-old in a 13-year vegetative state is a landmark verdict, recognising that the right to die with dignity is as important as the right to live

  The Supreme Court banned a class 8 NCERT book chapter on judicial corruption, ordering seizure of physical and digital copies. CJI Surya Kant cited contempt, warning of strict action, and issued show-cause notices to NCERT and education officials

A public spat erupted between TMC MP Mahua Moitra and Electoral Roll Observer CS Murugan over alleged WhatsApp directions to micro-observers during voter roll revisions. Abhishek Banerjee accused officials of bypassing Supreme Court norms, while Murugan denied issuing improper directives

The Supreme Court of India took suo motu cognisance of a Class 8 National Council of Educational Research and Training textbook mentioning corruption in the judiciary, calling it a grave concern. The Chief Justice asserted the court would act against attempts to defame the institution

Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey told the Supreme Court of India that the title ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ has been withdrawn. He assured the film does not target any religion, after the court objected and the Delhi High Court recorded similar undertakings

The Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari Bhatt were granted bail by the Supreme Court of India in a ₹30 crore cheating case involving Indira IVF founder Ajay Murdia