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The Supreme Court rejected the bail plea of an accused in an MDMA-ecstasy tablets case, stressing that drug traffickers are destroying generations of youth. The court upheld the Madras High Court's order, citing the seriousness of offences under the NDPS Act
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The Supreme Court ruled that long-serving temporary employees performing duties similar to regular staff cannot be denied pension and retirement benefits. Setting aside a Patna High Court order, it directed the Centre to grant pensionary benefits to former postal workers
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A PIL filed in the Supreme Court seeks detailed constituency-wise data on voter deletions and additions during West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The petition raises concerns over transparency, disenfranchisement and the possible impact of roll revisions on election outcomes
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The Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s response on a PIL demanding guidelines for time-bound compliance with disability commissions’ recommendations under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, citing widespread enforcement gaps and weak grievance redressal mechanisms across states
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Senior advocate Venkita Subramani Mohana was appointed a Supreme Court judge, becoming only the second woman to be directly elevated from the Bar after Indu Malhotra. Her appointment is seen as a significant step for gender representation in the judiciary
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The Supreme Court on Monday barred senior advocates from mentioning or arguing cases during partial court working days until July 12. The move aims to provide greater opportunities for young lawyers and advocates-on-record, with affected matters to be heard after regular court functioning resumes
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The Union Law Ministry appointed five judges to the Supreme Court on Monday. The newly elevated judges include Chief Justices from the Bombay, Punjab and Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir High Courts, along with Justice Venkita Subramani Mohana
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Authorities began demolishing 143 encroachments in Delhi’s Shalimar Bagh after the Supreme Court upheld land clearance for a road widening project. The action follows decades-old acquisition proceedings, with officials also announcing relief measures for affected families
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Vinesh Phogat advanced to the 53kg semifinals at the Asian Games selection trials after a turbulent 48-hour legal battle. Following Supreme Court intervention, WFI allowed her into her preferred weight category, where she secured back-to-back victories in New Delhi
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The Supreme Court said it will wait for a nine-judge Constitution Bench ruling on gender discrimination in religious practices before deciding a Parsi woman's plea challenging a rule that bars women marrying outside the community from accessing religious institutions
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Following a dramatic 48-hour standoff and Supreme Court intervention, Vinesh Phogat made a triumphant return to competitive wrestling, defeating Jyoti 7-1 in the 53kg category at the Asian Games selection trials in New Delhi
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The Supreme Court extended the deadline for in-service teachers to qualify in the TET till August 31, 2028, while rejecting exemption for teachers appointed before August 23, 2010. The court also directed States to conduct TET examinations at least twice a year.
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The Supreme Court ruled that clearing the Teacher Eligibility Test remains mandatory for in-service teachers and extended the deadline to August 31, 2028. The court said educational standards and children’s future cannot be compromised, while directing authorities to conduct TET exams regularly
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
