Today, On 5th December, The DGCA has withdrawn its earlier rule that said “no leave shall be substituted for weekly rest”, giving airlines major relief in managing crew rosters. The revised order, issued on 5 December 2025, aims to ease operational disruptions.
The Supreme Court of India is deliberating on a petition for financial compensation for COVID-19 victims’ families, asserting it as a legal obligation under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. The Court has mandated states to respond within four weeks, while also approving Rs. 50,000 assistance for each death caused by the virus.
Today, On 9th January, Actor, director, and producer Manchu Mohan Babu has received relief from the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has directed that Mohan Babu should not be arrested until the hearing on his anticipatory bail plea is completed. It is known that an attempt to murder case was filed against Mohan Babu in connection with an attack on a journalist.
The Supreme Court of India today (22nd Oct) reviewing the constitutionality of the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act, 2004, which a High Court previously deemed unconstitutional. The UP government argues for partial review rather than complete dismissal, emphasizing the state’s duty to provide quality education. Concerns over madrasa students’ eligibility for NEET were also discussed.
The Supreme Court today declined to quash a fresh FIR against former Punjab DGP Sumedh Singh Saini related to the 1991 disappearance and murder of engineer Balwant Singh Multani. The Court cited the submission of a charge sheet in the case and refused to interfere. Saini was directed to proceed with the trial and challenge the proceedings legally.
The Allahabad High Court set aside a punishment order against a judicial officer who was accused of receiving “objectionable photographs” from a woman on Facebook and being in an improper relationship with her. After being selected as a civil judge, the judicial officer had received multiple friend requests on Facebook, many of them with queries about competitive examinations.
Today (4th April): The Bombay High Court dismissed Maharashtra government’s plea for extension in addressing Major Anuj Sood’s widow’s compensation case, criticizing the slow response and emphasizing the widow’s entitlement to relief and allowance as per state policy. The court’s directive precedes the election code of conduct and urged the government to act promptly.