The Supreme Court said a plea challenging NTA’s decision to cancel and re-conduct NEET-UG 2026 for nearly 22 lakh candidates will be heard after court recess along with other NEET matters before Justice P.S. Narasimha Bench.
The Supreme Court dismissed the Wrestling Federation of India’s challenge to orders permitting Vinesh Phogat to participate in the 2026 Asian Games selection trials, holding the matter had become infructuous after the trials concluded and clarifying that all legal issues remain open in pending proceedings.
The Supreme Court declined immediate relief on a plea seeking NEET-UG 2026 re-conduct through CBT mode, observing the immense challenges of administering the examination and noting that similar requests had previously been rejected despite concerns over paper leaks and NTA functioning.
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a plea by the SCBA seeking a dedicated welfare fund for advocates practicing in the Apex Court. The Court observed that such a fund is “the need of the hour” and issued notice to the Centre and Bar Councils.
Supreme Court Justice PS Narasimha said many legal institutions were historically designed around male career patterns and must now evolve to support women lawyers. He stressed the need for structural reforms, institutional support systems, and better talent discovery to improve women’s representation in the judiciary.
Supreme Court Judge PS Narasimha emphasizes making arbitration accessible for everyday civil disputes, from neighbor conflicts to family matters. He urges embedding arbitration into the judicial system to reduce case backlogs and ensure faster, simpler justice.
Senior Advocate Shyam Divan flagged that the Discoms vs JSW case was shifted from the Supreme Court’s roster bench without explanation, raising serious concerns. The Court has now directed the matter to be listed before the appropriate bench in December.
The Supreme Court has transferred a PIL on the implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The NHRC will now oversee compliance to protect the rights and dignity of persons with mental illnesses across India.
The Supreme Court stressed the nation’s duty to support doctors who risked their lives during COVID-19, urging data on compensation schemes. Justice PS Narasimha said, “The first profession that protects human life is the doctor.”
Supreme Court Justice PS Narasimha urged judges to exercise restraint in speech, stressing that judgments, not personal opinions, should speak for the judiciary. He highlighted the risks of overexposure on social media and after retirement.
