We Cannot Let This Go On Like This: Supreme Court On NEET-UG Paper Leak, Seeks Centre’s Action Plan

The Supreme Court urged the Centre to end recurring lapses in the NEET-UG examination and sought details of its plan to shift the test entirely to a computer-based format. “We cannot let this go on like this,” the Court remarked.

Manipur Violence| Do Your Best to Complete Investigations: SC Proposes Special Courts, Directs CBI & SITs to Speed Up Probe

The Supreme Court proposed special courts for day-to-day trials in Manipur violence cases and directed the CBI and SITs to expedite pending investigations. The CBI informed the Court that witness examination has become difficult due to widespread displacement.

Is the Internet Shutdown at the Jantar Mantar Protest Site Legal?: Delhi High Court to Hear PIL

The Delhi High Court on Friday agreed to urgently hear a PIL challenging the suspension of mobile internet services at and around Jantar Mantar, the site of the ongoing student protest. The matter is set for hearing today.

Paper Leak Cases: Delhi High Court Designates Anu Grover Baliga to Lead Fast-Track Court

The Delhi High Court has designated Judge Anu Grover Baliga as the special judge to hear criminal cases involving examination paper leaks and unfair means. The appointment follows the Union government’s decision to establish fast-track courts for such offences.

Appeal to the Nation’s Intellectuals: BCI Claims Anti-National Forces Hijacked Student Protests, Urges Legal Fraternity to Act

The Bar Council of India has alleged that the ongoing student protests over examination paper leaks have been hijacked by anti-social and anti-national forces. BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra urged lawyers, intellectuals and citizens to counter what he described as a foreign-backed bid to destabilise India.

Save Democracy, Save Constitution: Supreme Court Lawyers Recite Preamble On Court Lawns Amid Student Protests

A group of advocates assembled on the Supreme Court lawns to collectively recite the Preamble under the “Save Democracy, Save Constitution” campaign, expressing concern over the ongoing student protests and the authorities’ response in the national capital.

Jantar Mantar Student Protests| Assault on Constitutional Rights: Lawyers Condemn Police Crackdown, Seek Accountability

Around 750 lawyers from Delhi and Mumbai, along with several bar bodies, condemned the police crackdown on students protesting paper leaks, calling the lathi charge, tear gas and prohibitory orders a grave assault on constitutional rights and democratic dissent.

Consider Raising District Judges’ Retirement Age To 61: Supreme Court Asks States And High Courts

The Supreme Court directed States and High Courts to decide on raising District Judges’ retirement age to 61, indicating it will soon consider a uniform retirement age of 62.

Sonam Raghuvanshi Is Not Entitled to Bail: Supreme Court Cancels Bail in Honeymoon Murder Case, Directs Her to Surrender

The Supreme Court cancelled Sonam Raghuvanshi’s bail in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, holding she was not entitled to remain at liberty during trial, and directed the prime accused to surrender before the authorities within three weeks.

Nothing Is More Important Than Our Youth: PM Modi Announces Fast-Track Courts for Paper Leak Cases

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts for paper leak cases, assuring swift trials and stringent punishment. He reaffirmed that protecting students’ welfare and future remains the government’s top priority, warning that those jeopardising youth will face strict action.