The Supreme Court directed the reconstituted SIT probing the alleged siphoning of Ayodhya Ram Mandir offerings to file a status report, with the CJI stating, “We are focused on having a fair, speedy and impartial investigation,” while prioritising a time-bound probe.
The Delhi High Court heard a PIL challenging alleged surveillance of protesters at Jantar Mantar. The petitioner argued that videography and facial recognition technology infringe the fundamental right to privacy, raising serious constitutional concerns over protest monitoring.
The Supreme Court barred posting, reposting, recording, editing, monetising or circulating clips of live-streamed court proceedings on digital platforms without prior permission. The interim order clarifies that the restriction will not affect news reporting.
The Supreme Court urged the Centre to end recurring lapses in the NEET-UG examination and sought details of its plan to shift the test entirely to a computer-based format. “We cannot let this go on like this,” the Court remarked.
The Delhi High Court sought a comprehensive medical report on activist Sonam Wangchuk’s health after allegations of his forced confinement, directing Safdarjung Hospital, AIIMS and a private laboratory to file all pathological reports through sworn affidavits.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said equating Hindu law with the Manusmriti is a misconception, stating that most Hindus, except in Assam and Bengal, follow the Mitakshara school of thought. He made the remarks during the lecture, “Ancient Wisdom & Legal Intelligence.”
The Supreme Court agreed to hear Meghalaya’s plea challenging bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon. The State argued she was likely to abscond, urging the Court to reconsider the bail order.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the reappointment of Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta for another three-year term from July 1. The extension ensures continuity in the Centre’s legal representation before the Supreme Court and other constitutional courts.
The Central government approached the Delhi High Court seeking urgent directions to curb alleged fake news claiming judges and ministers jointly participated in a London badminton tournament. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said false and misleading information continued circulating despite official fact-checks and clarifications.
The Supreme Court issued notice on Centre’s plea seeking transfer of petitions challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026 from various High Courts. The Court stayed proceedings and indicated it may hear the constitutional challenge.
