The Supreme Court has granted bail to Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia in the disproportionate assets case, noting long custody and completion of investigation. Majithia has been in jail since June 2025 following his arrest by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau.
The Supreme Court has ordered the Central government to notify and constitute a tribunal within one month to resolve the Pennaiyar (Dakshina Pinakini) river water sharing dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The Court said continued delay is unjustified and stressed the need for formal adjudication of the long-pending inter-state water conflict.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed exempting interest on motor accident compensation from income tax, removing TDS obligations. The Budget move ensures MACT-awarded interest to individuals remains tax-free, offering relief to accident victims and simplifying compliance under the Income-tax Act.
The Tamil Nadu DGP informed the Supreme Court that criminal cases have been registered against protesters for allegedly making caste and religion-based defamatory remarks against Justice G R Swaminathan. The action follows the Madras High Court judge’s order allowing the lighting of Karthigai Deepam on Thirupparankundram hill.
Former Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai said there is nothing wrong if a retired CJI associates with political parties, as judges also carry lifelong values and ideologies. He clarified that his own judicial decisions were rooted only in constitutional principles, not in expectations of post-retirement benefits.
