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The Supreme Court ruled that mere swear words, profanities or vulgar expletives do not constitute obscenity under Section 294 of the IPC unless they are lascivious, appeal to prurient interests and meet the legal ingredients required under the law

The Nirmohi Akhara has moved the Supreme Court seeking reconstitution of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust as a public trust, arguing that its current private structure violates the spirit of the 2019 Ayodhya verdict. The matter will be heard on July 20.

The Supreme Court directed all states and Union Territories to ensure washroom facilities in district courts, observing that access to toilets is a basic human right. The court sought affidavits within six weeks and stressed that lack of funds cannot justify inadequate infrastructure

The Supreme Court has refused to stay the Delhi High Court's order cancelling regular bail for a teacher co-accused in the sexual assault of a three-year-old student at a Janakpuri school, directing her to surrender immediately

The Supreme Court ruled that the absence of a train ticket on a deceased passenger's body cannot by itself justify denial of compensation in railway accident cases. The court awarded Rs 8 lakh to a widow and stressed a liberal interpretation of the Railways Act

The Supreme Court sought responses from the Election Commission, the West Bengal government and the state poll panel on a PIL seeking assembly constituency-wise disclosure of claims and objections filed during the SIR process. The matter will be heard with related petitions on August 25

The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of a case concerning access to expensive life-saving cancer medicines after a Kerala woman died during proceedings. The apex court sought expeditious disposal of the matter, highlighting the larger public interest in affordable patented drugs

The Supreme Court permitted the nationwide release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath on or after July 28, refusing its screening during Rath Yatra festivities. The court noted the CBFC's clearance while leaving the Orissa High Court's interim order undisturbed

The Supreme Court extended the deadline for elections to Bengaluru's five city corporations until December 2026 after being informed that Karnataka's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is underway. The state cited manpower and logistical constraints due to the ongoing electoral roll revision

The Supreme Court lambasted two private Ghaziabad hospitals for denying timely medical care to a four-year-old rape victim. A bench led by CJI Surya Kant demanded compensation for the poor family, questioning the sensitivity of the doctors involved

The Congress has demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi address Parliament regarding the alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement. Jairam Ramesh accused the PM-appointed Trust of committing "aastha dhoka," as the Supreme Court-monitored probe awaits an interim report

The Supreme Court was urged to hear a PIL seeking action against political parties promising or distributing "irrational freebies" before elections. The plea seeks symbol seizure, deregistration, or legal measures, arguing such practices affect fair elections and misuse public funds

The Supreme Court allowed the nationwide release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath on or after July 28, following Rath Yatra festivities. The court noted the CBFC certification and existing web series, while the Orissa High Court had earlier stayed its release

The Supreme Court flagged the academic stress of introducing a third language in Class 9 under the CBSE curriculum, suggesting it begin in Class 6 instead. The Bench also questioned Tamil Nadu’s ongoing resistance to establishing Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas

The Supreme Court expressed concern over introducing a third language in Class 9 under CBSE, saying it may increase student stress. The bench suggested starting language learning in Classes 5 or 6 instead. Remarks came during a hearing on Tamil Nadu’s JNV concerns

The constitution of four special benches to hear the oldest pending cases is a welcome step towards reducing judicial backlog

The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over a Patna High Court ruling which held that stripping and molesting a woman did not amount to an attempt to rape, calling it a result of inadequate legal research

Two law students were arrested for allegedly disrupting Supreme Court proceedings, using abusive language, assaulting a security staff member and creating a commotion during a hearing. They were remanded to two days' police custody after medical examination and the recovery of objectionable pamphlets

The Supreme Court has dismissed a PIL challenging the NTA's decision to conduct the NEET-UG 2026 retest, ruling the issue "infructuous" since the fresh nationwide examination was successfully completed on June 21

The Supreme Court raised concerns over student grievances in CBSE’s digital marking system and sought Solicitor General Tushar Mehta’s assistance in a PIL seeking reforms. The court noted possible systemic issues, while the government said a committee is reviewing evaluation-related concerns