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Siddaramaiah urged a Supreme Court bench in South India to improve access to justice, while highlighting AI’s benefits in reducing pendency. He cautioned against algorithmic bias, stressing judicial independence, human judgment, and balanced tech adoption

Attributing motives to judges weakens institutional legitimacy, and normalises executive pressure on courts

The Supreme Court refused to grant protection from arrest to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case related to allegations against Assam Chief Minister’s wife. The court asked him to approach a competent court in Assam for anticipatory bail

The Supreme Court of India refused interim protection to Congress leader Pawan Khera in an Assam defamation case, directing him to seek anticipatory bail locally, after questioning alleged jurisdictional misuse involving Assam FIR

The Supreme Court has ruled that voters in West Bengal whose names were deleted during judicial adjudication can still cast their votes if cleared by Appellate Tribunals up to 48 hours before polling. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee welcomed the verdict, calling it a victory for democracy and urging party workers to assist voters in obtaining slips.

The Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s response on a PIL challenging provisions of the Muslim Personal Law Act, 1937, alleging they discriminate against women, particularly in inheritance, and violate the constitutional right to equality

The Supreme Court’s nine-judge Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, continued hearings on the Sabarimala review reference, focusing on the tension between religious freedom and fundamental rights. Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing the Travancore Devaswom Board, argued against the “essential religious practices” doctrine.

The Supreme Court has stayed the Telangana High Court order granting transit anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case linked to allegations against Assam CM’s wife. The court issued notice and will hear the matter after three weeks

The Travancore Devaswom Board told the Supreme Court that courts cannot judge religious beliefs of denominations. During the Sabarimala hearing, it argued that practices must be determined by the community, while the court continues to examine issues of religious freedom and equality

The Supreme Court stayed the Telangana High Court’s transit anticipatory bail granted to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a defamation case linked to Assam Chief Minister’s wife. Khera may now seek relief from Assam courts

The Supreme Court refused to quash the CBI FIR and chargesheet against Lalu Prasad Yadav in the land-for-jobs case, but allowed him to raise legal issues during trial. The court also granted him exemption from personal appearance

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea against deletion of names from West Bengal voter lists during revision, calling it premature. The court asked petitioners to approach tribunals and stressed due process ahead of upcoming Assembly elections

The Supreme Court of India agreed to examine a plea seeking biometric voter identification at polling stations, directing responses from the Election Commission of India and Centre, while clarifying it won’t apply to ongoing state Assembly elections

The Supreme Court of India agreed to hear pleas challenging the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2025, issuing notices to the Centre and state, and tagging the matter with similar petitions against anti-conversion laws across multiple states

The Assam government approached the Supreme Court of India challenging Telangana High Court granting transit anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera in a case over allegations against Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, with hearing expected soon this week

Supreme Court of India refused to quash the CBI FIR against Lalu Prasad Yadav in the land-for-jobs case, granting him exemption from court appearance while allowing legal challenge under the Prevention of Corruption Act

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.