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The Supreme Court will hear petitions alleging police brutality during protests over exam irregularities and the NEET paper leak. The court may consider constituting an SIT, while earlier directing states to avoid coercive action against student protesters and preserve evidence

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stressed the importance of mediation in delivering timely, accessible and dignified justice. Addressing the Commonwealth Peace Mediation Conference, he said mediation offers efficient, humane and practical dispute resolution while reducing the burden on evolving legal systems

The Supreme Court restrained states from taking coercive action against student protesters over exam irregularity agitations and directed preservation of digital evidence. The court said allegations of police excesses and violence require a fair probe while seeking responses from six states

Embracing a Supreme Court remark intended as an insult, the Cockroach Janata Party evolved from a satirical digital page into a nationwide mass student movement. Amplified by social media, Sonam Wangchuk, and public support, the 36-day agitation culminated in Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

The Supreme Court will hear on Friday a plea by the Muslim side alleging that the alternative site identified for Friday namaz near the disputed Bhojshala complex is too far away. The Madhya Pradesh government has assured the court it will explore a nearer location

The Supreme Court directed states and Union Territories to consider raising the retirement age of judicial officers from 60 to 61 years in consultation with their respective high courts. The interim arrangement will take effect from April 1, 2026, subject to the final verdict

The Supreme Court declined urgent listing of a plea challenging alleged police brutality during the Cockroach Janta Party’s Parliament march in Delhi. The bench refused to consider video evidence at the mentioning stage, saying it was not inclined to examine such material

The Supreme Court restored the Kerala Waqf Board's autonomy by deleting the High Court's direction requiring it to function under a joint secretary's supervision. It asked the High Court to expeditiously decide the pending PILs after hearing all parties

The Supreme Court expressed concern over delays in establishing exclusive NIA courts, observing that several states have failed to take effective steps despite earlier directions. The court said inadequate infrastructure was delaying trials in serious terror-related cases and affecting justice delivery

Surya Kant stressed the need to strengthen judicial infrastructure, increase judicial appointments and speed up recruitment in district courts to ensure timely justice. He also said artificial intelligence would be adopted in the judiciary through a regulated framework

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 agreed to examine a plea seeking a standard operating procedure for accessing courts beyond regular working hours in urgent life and liberty matters, including illegal detentions, while expressing concern over possible misuse of round-the-clock judicial access

The Supreme Court directed the Madhya Pradesh DGP to constitute a Special Investigation Team to probe the 2023 murder of Salman Khan, citing allegations of political influence, and ordered completion of the investigation within two months

Twenty-three opposition leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, wrote to the Chief Justice of India seeking suspension of the Election Commission’s voter verification exercise, alleging electoral manipulation, wrongful voter deletions and threats to democratic processes

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has ordered a personal probe into the Supreme Court registry after an advocate alleged that an urgent case file was misplaced, marking the second time the bench has slammed registry staff this year

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant highlighted mediation as a strong dispute resolution mechanism during a London panel discussion. He said India has widely promoted mediation through judicial initiatives and the Mediation Act, 2023, while stressing its advantages over prolonged litigation

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said young legal professionals are driving the judiciary’s technological transformation but stressed that AI cannot replace human judgment. Speaking at Oxford Union, he highlighted AI’s efficiency while underlining the importance of empathy and ethical reasoning

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the India-UK Free Trade Agreement marks a historic milestone, urging both nations to jointly strengthen arbitration and mediation systems. He stressed accessible, efficient dispute resolution mechanisms to boost investor confidence, trade growth, and deeper economic cooperation

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said artificial intelligence is now an operational reality and one of the biggest tests for international law. He stressed the need for legal, ethical and democratic safeguards to ensure AI remains accountable and human-centric

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