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Centre opposes creamy layer for SC/ST reservations in Supreme Court, citing historical disadvantage and Parliament's exclusive domain over policy changes.
Parliament passes Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026, creating National Tribunals Commission to ensure judicial independence and address Supreme Court's previous concerns.
Maharashtra doctors strike against allowing homeopaths to prescribe allopathic drugs after bridge course, sparking debate on medical system integration and regulatory challenges.
Lok Sabha clears Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill 2026, modernizing colonial-era law for digital banking, but experts raise data privacy and digital safeguard concerns.
Supreme Court's new handbook redefines gender sensitivity in judgments and courtroom practices, emphasizing practical, trauma-informed approaches for sexual offence cases.
Delhi High Court and Supreme Court scrutinize Jantar Mantar's status as a protest site, balancing citizens' right to protest with public order and residents' concerns.
Delhi Police arrests IAF Wing Commander for leaking sensitive defence data, booked under Official Secrets Act, hinting at a larger espionage network.
E-Courts Mission transforms Indian judiciary, leveraging digital tools, AI, and ICJS for faster, transparent, and accessible justice delivery nationwide.
Only 813 good Samaritans rewarded in five years under Rah-Veer scheme despite rising road fatalities, highlighting implementation challenges and public hesitation.
Supreme Court clarifies FIRs cannot be withdrawn, but protest cases can end via closure reports, prosecution withdrawal, or High Court quashing, citing BNSS provisions.
Union government opposes income-based creamy layer exclusion for SC/ST quotas in Supreme Court, citing judicial precedents and existing means tests for welfare schemes.
Supreme Court extends its 10-km mining buffer rule, initially for Asan Wetland, to all Ramsar wetland conservation reserves nationwide.
Supreme Court releases new gender sensitivity report for judges, emphasizing emotional quotient and compassionate practices for sexual assault survivors, differing from 2023 language guide.
Government uses controversial Money Bill route to increase Supreme Court judge strength, sparking constitutional challenge pending before a larger bench.
Centre informs Supreme Court about police modernization scheme awaiting Finance Ministry approval, focusing on CCTV implementation and comprehensive reforms.
India's prisons operate at 112.7% occupancy in 2024, with 609 jails exceeding capacity, and Delhi recording a staggering 194.6% overcrowding.
Supreme Court mandates states and UTs to adopt anti-mule account SOP within four weeks, combating 'digital arrest' scams and cyber-enabled financial fraud with new grievance mechanisms.
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