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The Centre informed the Supreme Court about a multi-agency crackdown on “digital arrest” scams, including banning 9,400 WhatsApp accounts, faster SIM blocking, RBI safeguards, and biometric verification plans led by Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre to curb online fraud

Congress leader Pawan Khera has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Gauhati High Court’s refusal to grant him anticipatory bail in a case filed by Assam Police over alleged remarks against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife.

The Supreme Court has ruled that courts can reject anticipatory bail but cannot direct an accused to surrender. It said such directions are beyond jurisdiction while hearing a case involving cheating and forgery linked to a land dispute

The Supreme Court expressed surprise after seized currency notes in a Bihar corruption case were destroyed by rodents, calling it a huge revenue loss and questioning storage conditions while granting bail to the accused woman in the case

Supreme Court of India appointed former judge Hrishikesh Roy as ombudsman of the Bihar Cricket Association after Justice Abhay S Oka declined the role. The court continues monitoring governance issues and will hear related reports and matters in May

Supreme Court of India directed states and UTs to draft practical ICU implementation plans based on standard guidelines, prioritising essential resources, training, and compliance. It also asked nursing and paramedical bodies to enhance training, with a final blueprint due within three weeks

The Supreme Court has quashed criminal proceedings against the parents-in-law and sister-in-law of a woman in a dowry harassment and bigamy case, ruling that vague and general allegations without specific acts cannot justify prosecution under Section 498A IPC. T

The Supreme Court allowed a 15-year-old girl to terminate her advanced pregnancy, stating that no court can force a minor to carry a pregnancy against her will. The court emphasised reproductive autonomy as a fundamental right

The Supreme Court of India refused to hear Indrani Mukerjea’s plea to travel abroad, directing her to approach the trial court. She is an accused in the high-profile Sheena Bora murder case under ongoing trial

The Enforcement Directorate told the Supreme Court that West Bengal authorities obstructed its probe into a ₹2,700-crore coal scam, alleging CM Mamata Banerjee’s involvement. It sought a CBI inquiry, while the court questioned the maintainability of the plea under Article 32

The Supreme Court strongly criticised Chhattisgarh police for failing to produce a respondent despite clear orders, calling it deliberate non-compliance. It summoned the Korba SP to appear in person with an explanation and directed strict compliance in a rape case appeal hearing

The Supreme Court, under CJI Surya Kant, will launch “Samadhan Samaroh” to promote mediation-based settlement of pending cases. The initiative aims to reduce backlog by resolving over 45,000 identified cases through amicable dispute resolution mechanisms like mediation and Lok Adalats

The Supreme Court upheld denial of child maintenance after DNA test proved the respondent was not the biological father, ruling scientific evidence overrides legal presumption of legitimacy, while directing welfare assessment of the child by Delhi government authorities

The Supreme Court of India said it can review State actions restricting religious practices in the name of reform, despite limits on judicial review, during hearings in the Sabarimala temple case on balancing faith and fundamental rights

The Supreme Court of India stressed safeguarding rights of prisoners with disabilities under Articles 14 and 21, directing a high-powered panel to frame an action plan ensuring assistive support, humane conditions, and compliance across states and Union Territories

The Supreme Court of India dismissed lawyer Nilesh Ojha’s plea against contempt proceedings over allegations against a judge in the Disha Salian case. It stressed judicial integrity, warning that reckless public accusations undermine public trust in the justice system

The Supreme Court of India dismissed review petitions by Umar Khalid challenging denial of bail in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, holding no error in its earlier judgment and refusing an oral hearing

The Supreme Court of India refused a “fishing inquiry” into alleged addition of 5–7 lakh voters in West Bengal electoral rolls, urging challenges through proper legal process while reviewing related Special Intensive Revision (SIR) petitions ahead of upcoming Assembly elections

The Supreme Court of India issued notice on a PIL seeking a ban on election freebies, terming them “bribery.” The plea involves the Election Commission of India and Comptroller and Auditor General of India over electoral fairness concerns

The Supreme Court will hear a plea filed by the mosque committee challenging a Chandausi court’s order permitting a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. The matter has escalated following the Allahabad High Court’s refusal to stay the survey, with the Archaeological Survey of India stating the mosque is a protected monument rather than a place of worship.