Seven BJP MPs withdrew their Delhi High Court petition for the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme after the new government assured its execution in the first cabinet meeting. The MPs had previously argued that Delhi was the lone union territory without the scheme, which affects underprivileged citizens by limiting their healthcare access.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) urged the Central government to come up with a medical/health insurance scheme for advocates and their families, and to implement the Advocates Protection and Compensation Bill. In a letter addressed to Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal, BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra highlighted issues that affect the welfare and security of the legal fraternity.
The Supreme Court, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, has declared the Electoral Bonds scheme unconstitutional, invalidating anonymous political party donations. The Court cited violations of the right to information and free speech, mandating disclosure of bond recipients and refunding unused bonds. The scheme, introduced in 2018, aimed for transparency but faced criticism for fostering corruption and favoritism.