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The Supreme Court has ruled that externment orders cannot be issued routinely or solely because multiple criminal cases are registered against a person. It quashed a Chhattisgarh externment order, citing lack of cogent reasons, notice and meaningful opportunity to be heard

Six candidates have approached the Supreme Court challenging SCBA executive member election results, alleging irregularities and manipulation during counting. They sought quashing of the results and recounting of ballots under the Election Committee’s supervision, claiming inadequate transparency and discrepancies in vote tallies

The Supreme Court is set to hear a plea challenging the Income Tax Act provision allowing political parties to accept anonymous cash donations below Rs 2,000. The petition seeks greater transparency in political funding and disclosure of donor details

Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan said universities must protect students’ freedom to question and express dissent, warning that punitive action against differing views is unconstitutional and a misuse of power. He stressed tolerance, dignity and disagreement as essential to democracy

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the judiciary is proactively addressing emerging economic crimes such as digital arrest scams. Speaking in London, he stressed due process, proportionality and presumption of innocence, while highlighting India’s legal framework against money laundering and financial offences 

Supreme Court judge B V Nagarathna urged India’s legal fraternity to rethink its role and work collectively to address mounting pendency, delays and costs. Speaking at NLU Delhi’s convocation, she also cautioned lawyers against relying on AI-generated fake judgments and highlighted ADR’s importance

FSSAI has proposed red hexagonal front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods high in added fat, sugar and salt. The proposal, submitted to the Supreme Court, seeks phased implementation to help consumers identify unhealthy products and make informed choices, especially for children

FSSAI has proposed red front-of-pack warning labels for processed foods and beverages high in sugar, salt or fat, following Supreme Court pressure to expedite regulations. The move aims to help consumers identify nutritional risks, though major food companies oppose the proposal

Supreme Court judge Sandeep Mehta has urged CJI Surya Kant to appoint a chief justice from outside Rajasthan, alleging maladministration, selective case listings and favouritism under acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma in three letters sent this month

The Supreme Court directed that every donation at the Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan must reach donation boxes or the online temple treasury. The order followed allegations that sevayats were collecting offerings directly from devotees and diverting donations

The Supreme Court has directed every state to constitute dedicated SITs to investigate suspected fraudulent insurance claims, noting that the same vehicles were repeatedly shown in accidents. It also ordered insurers to report suspected fraud, act against involved officials and strengthen verification systems

The Centre told the Supreme Court that raw caste data from the SECC-2011 was unreliable due to inaccurate entries, inconsistent caste names and the absence of a registry. It opposed using the data for reservations or other official purposes

The Supreme Court on Tuesday protected journalist Abhishek Upadhyay from coercive action in a Ghaziabad road-rage FIR and directed police to provide him a copy of the case. It asked him to approach Allahabad High Court for quashing the FIR

The Supreme Court has suspended the sentence of a 70-year-old man in a Jharkhand double-murder case, calling the nearly 45-year litigation a failure of the judicial system and questioning delays in the trial and appeal

The Supreme Court has directed journalist Tarun Tejpal to surrender within two weeks in a 2013 rape case after rejecting his plea for exemption. The court will hear his appeal against conviction and sentence on September 22, subject to surrender.

Hindu organisations called a half-day bandh in Dhar over alleged non-compliance with the Supreme Court’s directions on the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Complex. Security was tightened as protesters held rallies, while authorities said the situation remained peaceful and urged residents to avoid rumours

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet is likely to decide on prosecution sanction against Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah over controversial remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The decision may be sent to the Governor, ahead of the Supreme Court’s August 31 hearing

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider listing a plea challenging an Allahabad High Court order for demolition of lawyers’ chambers allegedly built on public land near the Lucknow District Court complex, with demolition action scheduled for August 30

Journalist Abhishek Upadhyay has moved the Supreme Court seeking quashing of an FIR filed against him in Ghaziabad over an alleged road rage incident. He claims the case is fabricated to harass him for reporting on alleged irregularities in donations to the Ayodhya Ram temple.

The Cockroach Janta Party will convene its national working committee on Monday to review the Centre’s assurances following withdrawal of its nationwide agitation, saying the government has yet to communicate steps on FIRs, punitive action against protesters and compensation