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    Category: Supreme Court

    Misuse By Some Cannot Cast Doubt On All: Supreme Court On Plea Challenging Northeast SC/ST Tax Exemption
    Misuse By Some Cannot Cast Doubt On All: Supreme Court On Plea Challenging Northeast SC/ST Tax Exemption
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    Misuse By Some Cannot Cast Doubt On All: Supreme Court On Plea Challenging Northeast SC/ST Tax Exemption

    The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking a creamy layer principle for income-tax exemption granted to Scheduled Tribes in the North Eastern Region. CJI Surya Kant-led Bench said the issue concerns legislation and allowed petitioner Ashwini Upadhyay to approach the parliamentary committee.

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    Life With Dignity Must Be Ensured: Supreme Court Issues Directions For Rehabilitation Of Odisha Woman And Visually Impaired Son
    Life With Dignity Must Be Ensured: Supreme Court Issues Directions For Rehabilitation Of Odisha Woman And Visually Impaired Son
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    Life With Dignity Must Be Ensured: Supreme Court Issues Directions For Rehabilitation Of Odisha Woman And Visually Impaired Son

    During suo motu proceedings on social security for persons with disabilities, the Supreme Court examined the plight of Odisha resident Radhika Bhuye and her visually impaired son. The CJI said the Court’s concern was whether “a life with dignity can be ensured” for her.

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    We Are Not Scientists: Supreme Court Rejects PIL On Urban Growth Around Airports After Air India AI171 Crash
    We Are Not Scientists: Supreme Court Rejects PIL On Urban Growth Around Airports After Air India AI171 Crash
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    We Are Not Scientists: Supreme Court Rejects PIL On Urban Growth Around Airports After Air India AI171 Crash

    The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions on urban infrastructure growth around airports after the Air India AI171 crash near Ahmedabad. A Bench led by CJI Surya Kant said aviation safety and planning issues require policymakers and experts, remarking, “We are not scientists.”

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    Supreme Court Seeks Responses From Centre And States On Plea To Restrict Aadhaar To Use As Identity Proof Only
    Supreme Court Seeks Responses From Centre And States On Plea To Restrict Aadhaar To Use As Identity Proof Only
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    Supreme Court Seeks Responses From Centre And States On Plea To Restrict Aadhaar To Use As Identity Proof Only

    The Supreme Court has issued notice on a PIL seeking directions that Aadhaar be used only as proof of identity and not for establishing citizenship, residence, or age. The Court observed that the issue overlaps with a similar matter already pending before it.

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    NEET-UG 2026 Re-Exam Row: Former Health Official Dr Mangala Kohli Moves Supreme Court Against NTA’s Re-Test Directive
    NEET-UG 2026 Re-Exam Row: Former Health Official Dr Mangala Kohli Moves Supreme Court Against NTA’s Re-Test Directive
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    NEET-UG 2026 Re-Exam Row: Former Health Official Dr Mangala Kohli Moves Supreme Court Against NTA’s Re-Test Directive

    Former ADGHS Dr. Mangala Kohli approached the Supreme Court challenging NTA’s decision to cancel and re-conduct NEET-UG 2026 for nearly 22 lakh candidates, raising concerns over fairness, proportionality, accountability, and constitutional rights.

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    Honour Killing Fears| "‘Regressive Elements Cannot Be Encouraged": Supreme Court Steps In To Protect Inter-Caste Couple
    Honour Killing Fears| "‘Regressive Elements Cannot Be Encouraged": Supreme Court Steps In To Protect Inter-Caste Couple
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    Honour Killing Fears| “‘Regressive Elements Cannot Be Encouraged”: Supreme Court Steps In To Protect Inter-Caste Couple

    The Supreme Court stayed a Rajasthan High Court order allowing parents of an inter-caste married woman to meet her, after the couple expressed fears of honour killing and threats from her family following their marriage.

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    RTI Activism Has Become A New Business: Supreme Court Denies Bail To So-Called Activist In Road Project Case
    RTI Activism Has Become A New Business: Supreme Court Denies Bail To So-Called Activist In Road Project Case
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    RTI Activism Has Become A New Business: Supreme Court Denies Bail To So-Called Activist In Road Project Case

    The Supreme Court denied anticipatory bail to two men accused of obstructing road construction, assaulting workers, and making caste-based remarks. The Court criticised alleged misuse of RTI activism, observing that some individuals were interfering with public authorities and official duties.

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    Supreme Court Ends India’s First Corporate Class Action; Jindal Poly Films Case Sent To Arbitration: Questions Raised Over Rights Of 40,000 Shareholders
    Supreme Court Ends India’s First Corporate Class Action; Jindal Poly Films Case Sent To Arbitration: Questions Raised Over Rights Of 40,000 Shareholders
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    Supreme Court Ends India’s First Corporate Class Action; Jindal Poly Films Case Sent To Arbitration: Questions Raised Over Rights Of 40,000 Shareholders

    The Supreme Court has ended India’s first corporate class action by referring the Jindal Poly Films dispute to arbitration. The move has sparked concerns over whether the rights of nearly 40,000 public shareholders can be affected through a settlement involving a substituted petitioner.

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    Wrongly Created Territorial Limits: Centre Moves Supreme Court Challenging Gujarat HC Verdict On NCLT President's Powers
    Wrongly Created Territorial Limits: Centre Moves Supreme Court Challenging Gujarat HC Verdict On NCLT President's Powers
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    Wrongly Created Territorial Limits: Centre Moves Supreme Court Challenging Gujarat HC Verdict On NCLT President’s Powers

    The Centre has approached the Supreme Court challenging a Gujarat High Court ruling that restricted the NCLT President’s power to transfer cases between Benches. It argued that the High Court “wrongly created territorial limits” that are not provided under Rule 16(d) of the NCLT Rules, 2016.

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    Transgender Amendment Act 2026| Scattered Opinion Should Be Avoided: Supreme Court Stays All HC Cases
    Transgender Amendment Act 2026| Scattered Opinion Should Be Avoided: Supreme Court Stays All HC Cases
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    Transgender Amendment Act 2026| Scattered Opinion Should Be Avoided: Supreme Court Stays All HC Cases

    The Supreme Court issued notice on Centre’s plea seeking transfer of petitions challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026 from various High Courts. The Court stayed proceedings and indicated it may hear the constitutional challenge.

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