Telangana State Legal Services Authority Holds Sensitisation Programme For Teachers Appointed As Child Protection Officers

The Telangana State Legal Services Authority (TSLSA) on Friday conducted one-day sensitisation programmes for 608 teachers nominated as Child Protection Officers in Government High Schools across Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Sangareddy, Ranga Reddy and Mahabubnagar districts under "Mission Bal Suraksha, Shiksha and Nyay, 2026".The programmes were organised as part of the implementation of the...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : July 27, 2026

Links to the reports of July 27'Peaceful Protests Constitutionally Protected, Mere Agitation Can't Justify Lathi-Charge': CJI Surya Kant In Pleas Over Jantar Mantar Police ActionRajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha Moves Supreme Court Over Bihar Police Firing On NEET Protesters, Seeks FIRs Against Errant OfficersSurendra Gadling Bail Plea: Kapil Sibal Asks Supreme Court To List Matter Before Another...

Delhi Protesters Allege Pellet Injury, Move Supreme Court For Ban On Pellet Guns

The petitioners also seek exemplary compensation for alleged pellet injuries.

Kapil Sibal Contributes Rs 1 Crore For CJP's Legal Aid Fund For Student Protesters Facing FIRs

Sibal appealed to the legal fraternity to extend legal aid to the students who are facing criminal proceedings over their participation in the protests.

Kasol Rave Parties : Supreme Court Stays HC Direction For FIR Against Himachal Officers, Upholds Transfer

The Supreme Court today stayed the Himachal Pradesh High Court's direction for registration of an FIR and constitution of an SIT for departmental proceedings against Kullu's Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police over the administration's 'tacit permission' to rave parties.The Court however maintained the direction for the two officers' transfer, adding that the direction for...

Delhi Riots: Police Seek Death Penalty For Tahir Hussain, Others In IB Staffer Ankit Sharma Murder Case

The Delhi Police on Monday told a Delhi Court that it is seeking death penalty for former Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Tahir Hussain and other men in the murder case of Intelligence Bureau (IB) staffer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 North-East Delhi riots.The submission was made before Additional Sessions Judge Praveen Singh of Karkardooma Courts, who was hearing arguments on the quantum of...

Supreme Court Raises Concern Over Recurring Manual Scavenging Deaths, Issues Contempt Notices To 5 State Chief Secretaries

The Supreme Court today(July 27) issued notices to the Chief Secretaries of five States asking them to showcause why contempt should not be issued against them for their failure to prevent manual scavenging deaths.In a long-standing public interest litigation filed by Dr Balram seeking to prevent sewer cleaning and manual scavenging, in October 2023, the Supreme Court passed directions...

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Theft Case : Supreme Court Asks UP Govt To Include Forensic Auditor In SIT, Seeks Status Report

The focus is to ensure "speedy and qualitative investigation", the Chief Justice of India said.

'Why Don't States Provide Protective Gear To Police?' Supreme Court On Pleas Alleging Attack On Cops During Student Protests

In pleas seeking action over alleged police brutality during student protests over NEET paper leaks and irregularities, the Supreme Court today indicated that it may enquire from States/UTs as to why adequate safeguard measures, like protective helmets, are not provided to police personnel when handling large demonstrations.The development came when the pleas were mentioned before a bench of...

Election Supervisory Committee Stays BCI Move To Increase Bar Council Seats After Results

"In our considered opinion, these directions cannot be implemented for the present cycle of Bar Council elections," the Committee said.

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Union Minister Suresh Gopi's Plea Against Kerala HC Refusing To Dismiss Petition Against His Election

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a petition filed by Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suresh Gopi challenging the Kerala High Court's refusal to dismiss an election petition questioning his 2024 Lok Sabha election from the Thrissur constituency.A Bench of Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe sought the response of the election petitioner, Binoy AS, an...

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Kapil Sibal's Petition Challenging 10th Schedule Interpretation Allowing Defections As Mergers

The Supreme Court today(July 27) issued notice to the Union Government in a writ petition filed by Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal as a party-in-person challenging the interpretation of the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution that permits legislators to avoid disqualification under the anti-defection law by taking the route of a political party merger.A bench comprising Justice PS Narasimha...