The Supreme Court ruled that “rules of the game cannot be altered once the game has begun,” applying this principle to admissions. It quashed Punjab’s medical admission change to ensure a fair and transparent sports quota process.
Supreme Court ordered the Arunachal Pradesh government to submit a complete statewide list of all public works contracts from 2015–2025 amid allegations involving firms linked to CM Pema Khandu’s family. The Court said the current “statistics are telling” and warned the State against withholding information.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman argues that AAP leader Somnath Bharti cannot represent his wife, Lipika Mitra, in her defamation complaint against her. The court acknowledges the conflict of interest due to Bharti’s direct involvement, with further hearings scheduled for July 16, 2025, as Mitra accuses Sitharaman of damaging Bharti’s reputation.
Speaking at the LCIA International Arbitration Symposium in London, CJI B R Gavai said India’s role in global arbitration has evolved remarkably. “India has moved from ‘interventionist uncle’ to ‘supportive elder cousin’ in the global arbitration family,” he said, highlighting judicial maturity and restraint.