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By drawing a clear distinction between voluntary adult sex work and commercial sexual exploitation through trafficking, the Supreme Court ruling strengthens the rights and dignity of consenting adult sex workers

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Hyderabad has arrested Nazneen Ansari alias Abeeda, personal assistant to Heera Group chief Nowhera Shaik, in connection with a money laundering case.

Supreme Court of India's directive to High Courts to deliver timely judgments could go a long way in reducing pendency

The Supreme Court will examine whether a government employee can be terminated for allegedly suppressing higher educational qualification while applying for a lower eligibility post. The case involves a Telangana High Court ruling that upheld dismissal over alleged deliberate misrepresentation

The Supreme Court directed Tamil Nadu and Kerala to prepare and implement a time-bound eviction plan for encroachments in Agasthyamalai ecological landscape. It also ordered action against 118 government employees found occupying forest land and stressed ecological restoration and strict compliance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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