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The Supreme Court quashed a POCSO case against a paternal aunt, expressing concern over in-laws being dragged in to settle scores during marital disputes. The bench noted retaliatory FIRs during a custody battle, where child statements refuted false abuse allegations

The Supreme Court directed a petitioner challenging the appointment of Andhra Pradesh Lokayukta director (legal) Putta Murali Mohan Reddy to approach the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The plea alleged Reddy lacked the required qualifications and sought quashing of his appointment and recovery of salary

The Supreme Court refused to quash or club multiple cyber fraud FIRs registered across states, observing that cybercrime is a grave and growing menace requiring detailed investigation. It held that distinct victims and transactions justified separate probes despite similarities in the alleged modus operandi

The Supreme Court on Friday proposed setting up special courts for day-to-day trials in 2023 Manipur ethnic violence cases. It directed probe agencies to expedite pending investigations and ensured victims’ lawyers receive chargesheets within one week of contact

The Supreme Court on Friday announced it will closely monitor NTA institutional reforms and directed the Centre to file a comprehensive affidavit by July 27 detailing measures to secure NEET-UG, including a potential transition to computer-based testing

The Supreme Court on Friday banned the unauthorized posting, sharing, or editing of audio-video recordings of judicial proceedings on social media. A bench led by CJI Surya Kant issued the interim order following concerns over video misuse and manipulation.

The Supreme Court said it would closely monitor the Centre's efforts to prevent NEET paper leaks, stressing that ad hoc measures were inadequate. The government assured the court it was implementing reforms beyond the Radhakrishnan Committee's recommendations to strengthen the examination system

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant dismissed media reports claiming he refused an urgent hearing on a plea over the July 20 police action against students, clarifying that only a representation had been received and no petition had been formally filed

The Centre informed the Rajya Sabha that over 96,000 cases are pending in the Supreme Court, including more than 10,000 pending for over 10 years. Across India's judiciary, 5.64 crore cases remain unresolved, with delays attributed to multiple procedural and systemic factors

Advocates at the Supreme Court of India recited the Constitution's Preamble during the lunch recess under the "Save Democracy, Save Constitution" campaign, expressing solidarity with student protesters at Jantar Mantar and opposing police action against demonstrators

The Supreme Court deferred for three months the hearing on refund claims of homebuyers of Supertech's demolished Noida twin towers, allowing time to explore settlement options. Buyers seeking refunds said the last payment was made in 2024, with insolvency proceedings continuing

The Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing on a petition alleging police brutality against CJP student protesters in Delhi. Chief Justice Surya Kant refused to examine video evidence, while legal bodies SCBA and SCAORA demanded an independent inquiry

The Supreme Court will hear on Friday a plea by the Muslim side alleging that the alternative site identified for Friday namaz near the disputed Bhojshala complex is too far away. The Madhya Pradesh government has assured the court it will explore a nearer location

The Supreme Court directed states and Union Territories to consider raising the retirement age of judicial officers from 60 to 61 years in consultation with their respective high courts. The interim arrangement will take effect from April 1, 2026, subject to the final verdict

The Supreme Court issued notices to the Lok Sabha Speaker's office and six rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs on Arvind Sawant's plea challenging their merger with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The court, however, declined to stay the Speaker's decision

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal approached the Supreme Court challenging the interpretation of the Constitution’s Tenth Schedule, arguing it weakens the anti-defection law by allowing political mergers to bypass disqualification. The court agreed to list the matter for hearing

The Supreme Court declined urgent listing of a plea challenging alleged police brutality during the Cockroach Janta Party’s Parliament march in Delhi. The bench refused to consider video evidence at the mentioning stage, saying it was not inclined to examine such material

The Supreme Court will hear Friday the Muslim side’s plea alleging Madhya Pradesh’s alternate namaz site near the disputed Bhojshala complex is too far. The court asked the state to explore providing an adjacent prayer space, stressing compliance with its earlier interim order

The Supreme Court awarded back wages, revised pension benefits and Rs 10 lakh in litigation costs to a retired CRPF officer, holding that prolonged administrative lapses damaged his career. However, it declined to grant him promotion to the rank of inspector general

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced she would join the CJP's NEET protest in New Delhi and vowed to challenge any attempt to strip the Trinamool Congress of its name or symbol, saying she would move the Supreme Court if necessary