Kannada actor Darshan approached the Supreme Court seeking clarification of its May 15, 2026 order related to his bail plea in the Renukaswamy murder case. He requested that the order not restrict other courts from considering bail if future developments justify such relief.
The Supreme Court criticised authorities over delays in a child adoption application, calling the issue bureaucratic red tape. A Bench led by Justice BV Nagarathna questioned CARA’s rejection of the maternal aunt’s plea, observing that a family member seeking adoption should not face unnecessary hurdles.
A Karnataka auto-rickshaw driver Sharath approached the Supreme Court challenging his conviction under IPC Sections 279 and 304-A in a fatal accident case. The Bench discussed victim compensation, observing that a life lost cannot be valued cheaply and stressed the seriousness of the loss.
The Supreme Court sought Delhi Police’s response on bail pleas filed by two alleged Indian Mujahideen operatives detained for over 12 years in a terrorism conspiracy case linked to an alleged illegal arms manufacturing setup in Delhi.
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 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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
