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The Supreme Court has registered a suo motu writ petition based on a resolution passed by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) concerning the detention of a young lawyer before the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The SCBA expressed deep concern over the incident, while the Bar Council of India also sought intervention.

The Supreme Court of India said alleged ₹27,337 crore banking fraud involving Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group requires thorough investigation. The court discussed CBI and ED findings, rejected sensationalism, and indicated possible monitoring of probe while stressing timely, transparent investigation

Supreme of India dismissed judicial aspirant Prerna Gupta’s plea for re-evaluation of her exam paper. During the hearing, Chief Justice Surya Kant shared his personal journey, revealing how a senior judge once advised him to choose advocacy over judicial service

The Supreme Court of India criticised the Madhya Pradesh government for delaying sanction to prosecute minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The court questioned his apology’s sincerity and directed the state to decide on prosecution sanction promptly

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant shared a personal anecdote in court while dismissing a plea by judicial aspirant Prerna Gupta before the Supreme Court of India. He recalled being discouraged from joining judicial services early in his career and advised her to focus on future opportunities instead of contesting a single exam result.

The Supreme Court of India refused bail to a student accused of inciting violence during a Noida workers’ protest and directed her to approach the Allahabad High Court. The case relates to alleged unrest during a wage protest that turned violent, while the court also issued notice in a related custodial torture complaint

Supreme Court of India ruled that consumers cannot be charged for unused electricity services, stressing tariff regulation must balance cost recovery and consumer protection. It set aside APTEL’s order allowing full cost recovery for Delhi’s Rithala power plant

Supreme Court of India directed the Jharkhand government to reserve 50 per cent of assistant teacher vacancies for para-teachers while refusing regularisation demands. The court stressed improving education quality, ending ad hoc employment practices and completing the recruitment process within ten weeks

The Supreme Court of India appointed former CJI D Y Chandrachud as mediator in the family trust dispute between Rani Kapur and Priya Kapur, urging private resolution and restraint from public comments

The Supreme Court refused to adjourn the hearing on petitions challenging the 2023 law governing appointments of election commissioners. The court termed the matter important and continued proceedings despite the Centre seeking deferment due to the ongoing nine-judge Sabarimala reference case

The HRDA Telangana has expressed concern over a Supreme Court ruling allowing medical negligence cases to continue against deceased doctors’ estates. The association warned of emotional and professional implications, urging a national review of the judgment’s long-term impact.

The Supreme Court of India rebuked the Indian Young Lawyers Association over its Sabarimala PIL, calling it an abuse of process and questioning its locus, while stressing focus on genuine public causes and bar welfare

The Supreme Court of India closed contempt proceedings against the Centre and All India Institute of Medical Sciences after compliance in a 30-week minor pregnancy termination case, while stressing reproductive autonomy and urging legal clarity on late-term medical termination laws

The Supreme Court of India agreed to hear alleged middleman Christian Michel James’s plea in the VVIP chopper scam, issued notice to Centre, Central Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement Directorate, as he challenged extradition provisions and sought release from jail

The Supreme Court of India criticised its Registry for “nasty” conduct and misinterpreting orders in a ₹37,000 crore fraud bail case. The court ordered a fact-finding inquiry while directing compliance on notices to the Enforcement Directorate

The Supreme Court of India sought Centre’s response on filling vacancies in the Armed Forces Tribunal. The plea warns most benches may become non-functional, urging time-bound appointments and interim continuance of existing members to ensure judicial functioning

The apex court's recent order reaffirms a principle often lost in legal and medical processes: reproductive choice rests with the individual, not with institutions acting on her behalf

The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case linked to allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife. The court observed that the matter appeared politically motivated and stressed protection of individual liberty

The Supreme Court of India granted anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera in a case filed by Assam Police over alleged remarks against Riniki Sarma, citing political rivalry concerns and protecting personal liberty under Article 21

The Supreme Court asked the Centre to amend abortion laws to allow rape survivors, including minors, to terminate pregnancies beyond 20 weeks, while strongly defending reproductive autonomy and refusing to force a 15-year-old rape survivor to continue her pregnancy