The Supreme Court of India directed the Rajasthan government to frame a policy promoting Rajasthani language as a medium of instruction in schools, and to integrate it into education, recognizing its status as a regional mother-tongue, as per constitutional mandate upheld by Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta.
The Supreme Court of India appointed former Chief Justice D. Y. Chandrachud as mediator in the high-profile Sona Group family trust dispute involving late businessman Sunjay Kapur’s estate. A Bench comprising Justices J. B. Pardiwala and Ujjal Bhuyan directed all parties to pursue an amicable settlement through mediation.
Supreme Court of India allowed Rajesh Ranjan to approach Patna High Court for early hearing on plea seeking upgraded security citing threats linked to Lawrence Bishnoi.
Supreme Court of India ordered lookout notice against Satinder Singh Bhasin in Grand Venice fraud case. Bench of Sanjay Karol and N Kotiswar Singh directed authorities to secure his presence urgently.
The Supreme Court refused to entertain the lawyer’s SLP and questioned his conduct, asking how he could have two children born two months apart. The Bench remarked that such acts undermine credibility and do not merit equitable relief.
The Supreme Court denied extension of Pawan Khera’s transit bail and directed him to approach the Gauhati High Court. The Court stressed that his anticipatory bail plea must be decided independently on merits in Assam.
The Supreme Court of India declined to intervene in a PIL challenging liquor sold in tetra packs in Uttar Pradesh, calling it a policy matter. The Court allowed the petitioner to approach authorities, noting concerns over easy access to alcohol by students.
Today, On 16th April, The Supreme Court dismissed Anil Ambani’s plea against the fraud classification of his loan accounts under RBI’s 2024 Master Directions. The CJI remarked, “Hard earned money has been siphoned. Did you make good losses of banks and financial institutions?”
The Supreme Court directed reservation of key posts for women lawyers in SCAORA to boost gender representation. Invoking Article 142, the Court mandated reserved positions in upcoming elections with consensus from all parties.
