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An application was filed in the Supreme Court on June 9, 2021, withdrawing the writ petition that was filed in 2015, Special Chief Secretary to Government, Irrigation, said in a letter to the Secretary, Union Ministry of Jal Shakti, on Tuesday.

Questioning the approach adopted by High Court, the police said the three judgments granting bail to three students, Tanha, Kalita and Narwal were "without any foundation and appears to be based more on the social media narrative"

The bench emphasized that it is for the government to assess the situation and take appropriate decisions.

A bench comprising Justice Hemant Gupta and V. Ramasubramanian told counsel representing Singh: "The person living in a glasshouse shouldn't throw stones at others."

They alleged that the Collector (FAC), Anudeep D, violated Supreme Court guidelines by allowing physical hearing of cases even as all the courts in the country were hearing cases in virtual manner

A bench comprising Justices Navin Sinha and Ajay Rastogi said there is no ground made out to interfere with the Delhi High Court order.

Asking the Centre to "smell the coffee" and ensure that Covid vaccines are available at the same price across the nation, a special bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud advised the govt to be flexible with its policies

A bench comprising Justices A.M. Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari said: "Please be optimistic. There may be some resolution by Monday."

The promoters also contended that singling out of guarantors was violative of the fundamental right to equality.

A three-judge bench headed by Justice UU Lalit dismissed the plea while denying default bail to Navlakha.

Referring to a judgement, the top court asked authorities not to arrest mechanically in cases where the maximum sentence is up to seven years of jail term.

It refused to accept the Centre's contention that if every high court starts passing orders for allocating oxygen, it would make the supply network of the country “unworkable”.

Justice Chandrachud said: "We want 700 MT to be supplied to Delhi and we mean business. it has to be supplied and we don't want to be coercive."

A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and M R Shah was informed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that a survey was conducted in 56 major hospitals.

It also refused to refer the 1992 Mandal judgement, setting a 50 per cent cap on reservation, to a larger bench for reconsideration.

Compelling States to negotiate with vaccine manufacturers amounts to undermining the right to public health

The apex court said it would pronounce its order "expeditiously" on the EC's plea against critical remarks such as fastening murder charges against its officials.

The top court also directed the Centre to ensure that the deficit in the supply of oxygen to the national capital is rectified before May 3 midnight.

The observations assume significance in view the recent decision of the Uttar Pradesh administration to prosecute people under the National Security Act.

A bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud will be hearing a plea seeking oxygen cylinders, essential medicines, and extra medical staff to Maharashtra hospitals by the Central government.