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Show-cause notice to student who took part in CJP protest, revoked later

A show‑cause notice demanding a Rs 5 lakh personal bond was issued to law student Akshat Tripathi for alleged involvement in the Cockroach Janta Party protests, but the order was revoked the next day after police review. The notice came despite a Supreme Court ruling on September 1 that granted blanket immunity to protest participants, except those with prior criminal records.

Complaint for remarks against PM Modi: HC refuses to quash 2019 summons to Rahul Gandhi

The High Court, however, continued its 2021 order directing the magistrate to defer hearing on the complaint for six weeks so that Mr. Gandhi can approach the Supreme Court in appeal

Supreme Court directs Assam not to appoint teachers in schools, colleges under provincialisation scheme

A PIL challenged the provincialisation framework on the grounds that it allegedly permits entry into substantive government service without a fair, transparent and competitive recruitment process.

Haldwani turns into fortress ahead of Supreme Court verdict on railway land dispute

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"Waiting For My Retirement": Chief Justice Rejects Aravalli Panel's Extension

Supreme Court rejects Aravalli committee's request for extension orders report by November 30

Netas need to be told assault on docs won't be tolerated: Supreme Court

77 days and counting: Haryana guest teachers intensify agitation seeking job regularisation

The teachers are demanding implementation of the State government’s regularisation policies framed in 2014, citing recent judgments of the Supreme Court and the Punjab and Haryana High Court

Sena leader ‘who thrashed doctors’ drops plea as Supreme Court talks tough

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What did the Supreme Court say about paid maternity leave?

Why did the Supreme Court strike down Section 60(4) of the Social Security Code, 2020? What did it say about maternity leave for adoptive mothers? What did the Court recommend that the Union government do regarding paternity leave?

Aravallis can’t be defined by 1 yardstick: Supreme Court panel seeks extension

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Are all police stations in Tamil Nadu retaining CCTV footage for 18 months? Madras High Court asks DGP

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan says that retaining the footage even for a minute less than 18 months would amount to a breach of the orders passed by the Supreme Court and the High Court

Courtroom dramas, clipped and shared

Live-streaming and virtual hearings have brought transparency and scrutiny to courtrooms. But footage is often snipped and uploaded onto social media platforms, sometimes stripped of context and repackaged for clicks. The Supreme Court has moved to restrict their circulation. Aaratrika Bhaumik examines what the interim order could mean for public access, judicial accountability, and the youth, which is accustomed to consuming bite-sized news

Implementing ₹24,000-crore scheme to modernise police, Centre tells Supreme Court

Government says ‘Police Modernisation Mission’ will strengthen the internal security capabilities of State police forces and Central Armed Police Forces through greater use of technology

Eknath Shinde faction argues in Supreme Court ‘legislative majority’ still a factor to decide ‘real’ Shiv Sena

It says the Supreme Court had not ruled out the veracity of the test in a 2023 Constitution Bench judgment in the Subhash Desai case

Graham Staines murder: Will Dara Singh walk free after 25 years in jail?

The Supreme Court is considering Singh’s plea for remission after more than 25 years behind bars. His record includes convictions in two other killings involving religious minorities.

'Many Missing Links': Supreme Court Acquits Man In Murder Case

The bench set aside the orders passed by the high court and the trial court.

Supreme Court Questions BCI Chairman's Extended Tenure, Orders New Elections Within 5 Weeks

Supreme Court Questions BCI Chairman's Extended Tenure, Orders New Elections Within 5 Weeks

Supreme Court questions BCI chief’s 5-year tenure, orders oversight of policy decisions by AGI, SGI

The CJI, however, made it clear that the Court’s focus would remain on the institutional framework rather than individual allegations.

Supreme Court Issues Directions For Faster Election Of New Bar Council Of India Members; Asks BCI To...

Supreme Court Issues Directions For Faster Election Of New Bar Council Of India Members; Asks BCI To... livelaw.in Supreme Court orders oversight by AG, SG in BCI policy decisions ahead of polls The Hindu Supreme Court To Consider Reconstituting BCI; Attorney General, Solicitor General To Be Consulted On BCI... LawBeat BCI Chairperson Manan Mishra...

Advocate General for one more police officer on grievances redressal panels

Proposed committees will look into issues of conflict between lawyers and police personnel. AG urges the State Government to issue an office memorandum in tune with the Supreme Court orders