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The Supreme Court upheld the invalidation of a Mumbai civic employee’s ‘Tokre Koli’ Scheduled Tribe claim but protected his service benefits. Using Article 142, the court ordered that his more than three decades of service be considered for retiral and pensionary benefits

The Supreme Court ruled that the Bar Council of India and state bar councils have no statutory authority to discipline law students, setting aside BCI communications issued during the NALSAR controversy over students' objections to the CJI's proposed convocation participation

The Supreme Court ruled that the Bar Council of India lacks statutory authority to regulate law students, setting aside two notifications linked to the NALSAR controversy. It said educational institutions alone can act against students under their applicable rules and regulations

A federal judge in Maryland has blocked President Donald Trump’s latest executive order seeking to restrict birthright citizenship, issuing a preliminary injunction until a class-action lawsuit is resolved. Judge Deborah L. Boardman ruled that children born on US soil remain citizens under the 14th Amendment.

The CJP welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to quash FIRs against NEET protesters and urged swift implementation of a pan-India compensation policy for families of students who died by suicide. The party also called off its September 5 march following the court’s directions

Union Health Minister J P Nadda said FIRs against participants in July protests would be withdrawn, with no stringent action. The government will also compensate families of NEET-UG 2026 paper-leak victims who died by suicide, sources said

The Supreme Court quashed FIRs against student protesters in five states and directed that similar cases across India be closed and not investigated. Invoking Article 142, the court said the decision considered the future prospects of young protesters

The government has approached the Supreme Court to quash 13 FIRs filed against NEET protesters in Delhi, assuring no further harassment. The Court will hear the plea on Tuesday.

The Supreme Court will hear on Tuesday Delhi Police’s plea seeking quashing of 13 FIRs linked to NEET paper leak protests and permission to register a fresh FIR against 2,873 individuals allegedly present during the demonstrations to investigate their involvement in violence

The Supreme Court has ruled that externment orders cannot be issued routinely or solely because multiple criminal cases are registered against a person. It quashed a Chhattisgarh externment order, citing lack of cogent reasons, notice and meaningful opportunity to be heard

Six candidates have approached the Supreme Court challenging SCBA executive member election results, alleging irregularities and manipulation during counting. They sought quashing of the results and recounting of ballots under the Election Committee’s supervision, claiming inadequate transparency and discrepancies in vote tallies

The Supreme Court is set to hear a plea challenging the Income Tax Act provision allowing political parties to accept anonymous cash donations below Rs 2,000. The petition seeks greater transparency in political funding and disclosure of donor details

Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan said universities must protect students’ freedom to question and express dissent, warning that punitive action against differing views is unconstitutional and a misuse of power. He stressed tolerance, dignity and disagreement as essential to democracy

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the judiciary is proactively addressing emerging economic crimes such as digital arrest scams. Speaking in London, he stressed due process, proportionality and presumption of innocence, while highlighting India’s legal framework against money laundering and financial offences 

Supreme Court judge B V Nagarathna urged India’s legal fraternity to rethink its role and work collectively to address mounting pendency, delays and costs. Speaking at NLU Delhi’s convocation, she also cautioned lawyers against relying on AI-generated fake judgments and highlighted ADR’s importance

FSSAI has proposed red hexagonal front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods high in added fat, sugar and salt. The proposal, submitted to the Supreme Court, seeks phased implementation to help consumers identify unhealthy products and make informed choices, especially for children

FSSAI has proposed red front-of-pack warning labels for processed foods and beverages high in sugar, salt or fat, following Supreme Court pressure to expedite regulations. The move aims to help consumers identify nutritional risks, though major food companies oppose the proposal

Supreme Court judge Sandeep Mehta has urged CJI Surya Kant to appoint a chief justice from outside Rajasthan, alleging maladministration, selective case listings and favouritism under acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma in three letters sent this month

The Supreme Court directed that every donation at the Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan must reach donation boxes or the online temple treasury. The order followed allegations that sevayats were collecting offerings directly from devotees and diverting donations

The Supreme Court has directed every state to constitute dedicated SITs to investigate suspected fraudulent insurance claims, noting that the same vehicles were repeatedly shown in accidents. It also ordered insurers to report suspected fraud, act against involved officials and strengthen verification systems