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The Supreme Court dismissed the Telangana government’s appeal against a High Court order quashing cases filed against social media activist Nalla Balu for a retweet, upholding guidelines against indiscriminate police action over online posts.

BRS chief and former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao termed the SIT notice in the alleged phone tapping case illegal and without jurisdiction, citing constitutional and Supreme Court violations, but said he would cooperate and appear for questioning on Sunday

The Telangana State Bar Council elections, held after nearly eight years, saw an impressive turnout with 82 per cent of registered advocates casting their votes. Polling took place across the High Court, district, and subordinate courts, with 203 candidates contesting.

The Supreme Court ruled that the right to menstrual health is part of the right to life. It directed all states and UTs to provide free oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkins and functional gender-segregated toilets in all schools

The Supreme Court has stayed the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, reverting to the 2012 rules. The court cited concerns over potential caste-based discrimination against general category individuals and lack of grievance mechanisms

The Supreme Court extended the tenure of the Justice Gita Mittal committee until July 31, 2026, to oversee relief, rehabilitation, and compensation for Manipur ethnic violence victims. The panel has submitted 42 reports since its 2023 formation

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The Supreme Court declined to issue nationwide guidelines on preventing stampedes at public gatherings, directing the petitioner to pursue the matter with the Ministry of Home Affairs and Election Commission. The bench cited law-and-order expertise and feasibility concerns

The Supreme Court agreed to hear the curative petition of Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Mohammad Arif, sentenced to death in the 2000 Red Fort attack that killed three Army jawans, marking his final legal remedy after dismissal of appeal and review pleas

The Supreme Court emphasized that additional trial courts will strengthen the judicial system, ensuring accused need not approach the apex court for relief. The bench reviewed progress on a special court for a 2021 ISIS-related NIA case

The Supreme Court has ruled that State police can investigate and file chargesheets against central government employees for bribery and corruption under the Prevention of Corruption Act, holding that no prior permission from the CBI is required

The Supreme Court allowed Punjab Kesari’s printing presses to continue operating despite the Punjab State Pollution Control Board’s power cut order over alleged violations. The bench granted a one-week reprieve, maintaining status quo until the High Court delivers its verdict

The Supreme Court directed the Madhya Pradesh government to decide within two weeks on granting sanction to prosecute minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for alleged objectionable remarks against Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, observing that the SIT probe has been completed

TVK chief and actor Vijay appeared at the CBI headquarters in New Delhi for a second round of questioning in the Karur stampede case. The probe relates to the 2025 incident that killed 41 people, with the agency examining evidence after taking over from an SIT

The Supreme Court is set to hear on January 19 the plea of Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah challenging a high court order directing the registration of an FIR against him for using offensive language against Indian Army officer Col Sofiya Qureshi. Shah has expressed regret over his remarks. The top court had earlier reprimanded him for not placing a public apology on record

By rejecting timelines for gubernatorial assent, the Court has weakened prospects for stronger federalism

The Supreme Court has given the Telangana Assembly Speaker two weeks to decide on disqualification petitions against 10 BRS MLAs who defected to the Congress. While petitions against nine legislators may be dismissed citing lack of evidence, their cases are expected to face judicial review. Petitioners presented photos and videos of the MLAs joining Congress, but the legislators relied on affidavits denying defection.

The Supreme Court has issued a final warning to the Telangana Assembly Speaker, directing him to decide pending disqualification petitions against three BRS MLAs within two weeks, expressing concern over repeated delays despite earlier court orders.

The Supreme Court reprimanded a petitioner for misusing Article 32 to approach the top court despite a pending plea in the Bombay High Court, calling it a “gross misuse” of constitutional remedies and dismissed the petition

The Supreme Court dismissed Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma’s plea challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker’s decision to admit a removal motion and the parliamentary probe into corruption charges, clearing the way for impeachment proceedings to continue