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The Supreme Court introduced major electoral reforms for the Supreme Court Bar Association, extending the executive committee tenure to two years from 2027 and revising voter eligibility norms. The court also mandated cooling-off periods and appearance-based voting criteria for advocates

The Supreme Court expressed concern over increasing misuse of criminal law in matrimonial and commercial disputes while quashing a rape case against a father and uncle. The court said false and vexatious allegations burden courts and can damage reputations, while genuine victims still deserve protection

The Supreme Court directed a Delhi government-appointed selection committee to complete appointments of the DERC chairperson and two members within two months. The court also sought a compliance affidavit, while an NGO alleged the power regulator’s functioning and adjudicatory role had been severely affected by prolonged vacancies

The Supreme Court refused to interfere with the Allahabad High Court order granting anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in a POCSO case. The complainant alleged sexual exploitation of minors, while the seer denied the charges, claiming he was falsely implicated in the matter

The Supreme Court dismissed former IPS officer Pradeep Sharma’s plea seeking discharge in the 2021 Antilia bomb scare and businessman Mansukh Hiren murder case. The court refused to interfere with the Bombay High Court order, while the NIA alleged Sharma conspired with former cop Sachin Waze in the crime

The Supreme Court on Friday stressed accountability in the NEET-UG paper leak case, calling the issue “very traumatic” for students and families. Hearing pleas seeking NTA reforms, the court said youngsters should not be disappointed. The Centre informed new safeguards have been introduced for the June 21 re-test

The National Testing Agency told the Supreme Court its decision to cancel NEET-UG 2026 and order a re-test was aimed at protecting examination integrity and student trust. The agency highlighted enhanced security measures, CBI investigation and proposed transition to CBT mode from next year

The Supreme Court directed high courts to pronounce judgments within three months of reserving orders, stressing that delays harm litigants. It mandated speedy decisions in bail matters, timely uploading of verdicts, and prompt communication to jail authorities for immediate release orders

The Supreme Court refused to interfere with an Allahabad High Court order granting anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in a POCSO case involving alleged sexual exploitation of young disciples. The top court dismissed the complainant's plea against the bail.

The Supreme Court referred to a larger bench key questions on whether insolvency moratorium provisions under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code can stay cheque bounce proceedings under the Negotiable Instruments Act, including cases involving company directors and compensation recovery during insolvency proceedings

A fresh petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s ruling that the Bhojshala complex in Dhar is a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. The dispute also involves claims by Muslim and Jain petitioners over the protected ASI site

The Supreme Court granted interim relief by staying its earlier order directing sealing of structures within the 100-metre prohibited zone near a protected monument at Delhi Golf Club. The court also issued notice to ASI over alleged neglect of heritage conservation duties

The high court had observed that Phogat's exclusion from the selection trials was directly attributable to her "sabbatical and temporary retirement"

Supreme Court sought responses from Centre, ED, RBI and others on a plea alleging diversion of thousands of crores collected from Noida and Yamuna Expressway homebuyers. The case involves Jaiprakash group firms, with ED probing alleged fund siphoning under PMLA

The Wrestling Federation of India approached the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court’s order permitting wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games 2026 selection trials. The high court had cited her maternity break and directed video-recorded trials under independent observation by SAI and IOA representatives

The Supreme Court directed all states and Union Territories to operationalise the 112 emergency helpline, strengthen trauma care systems, protect Good Samaritans, and implement ambulance and cashless treatment reforms, holding that timely trauma care is an integral part of the fundamental right to life

Scholar Michel Danino warned Supreme Court orders on NCERT’s judiciary chapter could stifle textbook innovation, creating a “chilling effect” on academic freedom. He urged reducing classroom dependence on textbooks, stressing teacher training and digital access for NEP 2020 reforms

  The Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, ruling it within constitutional powers under Article 324 and RPA 1950. The court said the exercise ensures integrity, accuracy, and credibility of rolls, advancing free and fair elections 

The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on May 27 regarding petitions challenging the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Petitioners argue the exercise could disenfranchise genuine voters by requiring proof of ancestral linkage to names in the 2002/2003 rolls.

The Supreme Court of India stayed a Delhi High Court order that barred law colleges from stopping students with low attendance from appearing in exams. The apex court observed that national law universities were suffering due to poor attendance and sought responses in related pleas