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Supreme Court of India sought responses from Centre and states on a PIL seeking full implementation of Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 and National Education Policy 2020, including pre-primary education coverage

The Supreme Court will hear a plea on April 13 seeking immediate enforcement of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which mandates one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies. The hearing coincides with Parliament’s special session beginning April 16, where the Women’s Reservation (Amendment) Bill is expected to be tabled.

The Supreme Court of India confirmed interim bail for journalist Mahesh Langa in a money laundering case investigated by the Enforcement Directorate, while directing a speedy trial and restricting him from writing on the sub-judice matter

An attempt to encroach four acres of school land in Patancheru triggered outrage after a building was demolished using bulldozers. Activists alleged violation of court orders and demanded government action to protect the land from illegal occupation.

The Supreme Court expressed concern over rising child trafficking cases and urged states and Union territories to take immediate and coordinated action, warning that the situation could worsen without strong political and administrative will and strict implementation of earlier directions

NCERT has reconstituted its curriculum committee after the Supreme Court criticised a Class 8 Social Science textbook section on the judiciary. The revised panel has 20 members, with three removed following court directions and changes aimed at strengthening the body

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea to prevent stray cattle from entering highways. The petition calls for national guidelines, fencing, shelters, and compensation measures to address accidents caused by stray animals

The Supreme Court has asked the Union home secretary to appear before it to assist in implementing CCTV installation in police stations. The court expressed concern over delays, funding issues, and compliance, while reviewing progress and past directives on surveillance infrastructure

The Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti has moved the Supreme Court seeking intervention in the Sabarimala review case, arguing that courts should not decide essential religious practices. It said faith-based traditions must be protected unless they violate public order, morality or health

The Supreme Court asked the Centre whether military cadets medically discharged due to training-related disabilities can be granted ex-servicemen status, allowing job reservations. The court also urged exploring insurance, rehabilitation, and enhanced medical support for affected cadets from NDA and IMA

The Supreme Court censured West Bengal for failing to protect seven judicial officers gheraoed in Malda during the SIR electoral roll drive, ordering a CBI or NIA probe, and directing enhanced security and accountability for state officials

The Supreme Court’s recent observation that “incarceration without trial amounts to punishment” highlights the urgent need for bail reforms, faster trials, and consistent protection of personal liberty

US President Donald Trump made an unprecedented appearance at the Supreme Court during oral arguments on birthright citizenship, as justices examined his executive order restricting automatic citizenship. The case challenges the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment, with potential consequences for millions of families.

The Supreme Court granted bail to a Punjab man accused in an attempt-to-murder case, observing that incarceration without trial amounts to punishment. The court noted that he had spent nearly two years in jail while the prosecution had not examined any witnesses.

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea against the MHA circular on singing Vande Mataram, stating it is not mandatory. The court said there are no penal consequences and termed concerns over discrimination as premature

CPI (M-L) Mass Line state secretary Potu Ranga Rao has called on the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling that denies SC/ST caste status to individuals who convert to Christianity or Islam. He argued that the verdict reinforces Manusmriti-based discrimination and undermines centuries of struggle against caste oppression.

The Supreme Court ruled that individuals who convert to religions other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism cannot claim Scheduled Caste status or related benefits. The court upheld an Andhra Pradesh High Court decision quashing a pastor’s case filed under the SC/ST Act

The Supreme Court criticised the handling of a four-year-old rape victim in Gurugram, calling the probe insensitive. It summoned senior police officials, sought responses from authorities, and flagged serious lapses in the examination and treatment of the traumatised child

The Supreme Court’s order tightening rules on adjournment could be a turning point in tackling India’s massive case backlog and restoring faith in the judiciary

The Supreme Court granted regular bail to Muppidi Avinash Reddy in the Rs 730 crore Andhra Pradesh liquor policy scam, noting that several co-accused had already secured bail and citing peculiar circumstances in the case