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IAS Sanjay Prasad UP Police Reforms: SC Stays HC Censure
The Supreme Court on June 11, 2026 stayed a stinging Allahabad HC order that censured IAS officer Sanjay Prasad and ordered his adverse findings sent to DoPT for career scrutiny.
Meenakshi Natarajan RS Nomination: SC Bars Article 32 Plea
The Supreme Court shut the door on Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha bid on June 12 — ruling Article 329 bars any Article 32 intervention once a nomination is rejected.
Jacqueline Fernandez ED Case: SC Judge Recuses in ₹200 Cr PMLA Shock
Supreme Court Judge PK Mishra recused himself from Jacqueline Fernandez's ₹200 crore PMLA plea on June 11, disclosing his son had appeared for the government in a connected matter.
CBSE Class XII West Asia War Students: Centre Tells SC Policy Coming
With careers on the line, the Union Government told the Supreme Court on June 12, 2026 that it is formulating a policy for CBSE Class XII private students from war-hit West Asia whose results remain undeclared.
Probate Limitation Act Article 137: SC Rules 3-Year Bar Applies
A 27-year-old probate grant stood firm as the Supreme Court ruled Article 137's three-year limit governs revocation — and 2013 mutation notices sealed the respondents' fate.
Child Custody Psychological Evaluation: 7 SC Principles
The Supreme Court has ruled that child custody psychological evaluation must never be routine — 'minimum intrusion' is now the law of the land.
Article 226 Forum Non Conveniens: SC’s 3 Key Rulings on BSF
The Supreme Court has ruled that forum non conveniens cannot routinely bar Delhi HC from hearing CAPF service writ petitions — a landmark shift for BSF and paramilitary personnel nationwide.
District Judge Seniority: SC Issues 6 Key Directions After Rejanish Ruling
The Supreme Court has declared illegal the mass reversion of judicial officers from District Judge posts — and now CJI Surya Kant's bench is enforcing the fix with binding directions.
Rajya Sabha Nomination Rejection: Natarajan Moves SC — 3 Key Issues
Congress's sole Rajya Sabha candidate from Madhya Pradesh is now at the Supreme Court's door — with BJP set to sweep all three seats if the court stays silent.
Homemaker Compensation Motor Accident: SC Fixes ₹30K/Month
The Supreme Court has fixed homemaker compensation in motor accident claims at ₹30,000 per month, declaring homemakers to be "nation builders."
Amit Kapur Joins CAM as Senior Partner, Heads Delhi Office
Amit Kapur Joins CAM as Senior Partner After 30-Year Run at JSAAmit Kapur joins Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) as Senior Partner, Head of the...
Official Secrets Act Espionage: 5 Key Facts in Jyoti Rani Case
The Supreme Court dismissed bail for Official Secrets Act espionage YouTuber Jyoti Rani on June 5, 2026, citing grave national security concerns.
