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LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 4 August 2026
LiveLaw is introducing a new feature —'Breaking News Alerts' — designed to keep our readers instantly updated on the most important judicial developments. With real-time coverage of urgent pronouncements and orders from the Supreme Court and High Courts, this feature ensures that critical updates reach you the moment they happen. Whether it's a landmark ruling or an urgent interim...
NEET-SS : Tamil Nadu Medical Officers Seek Retention Of Entire Unfilled Seats With State, Urge Supreme Court To Modify Order
The Tamil Nadu Medical Officers Association has moved the Supreme Court seeking modification of its July 28 order directing that only 50% of the unfilled super specialty medical seats be reverted to the State if the NEET-SS qualifying percentile is reduced after the second round of counselling. The Association has sought a direction that all the remaining unfilled seats should instead revert...
Supreme Court Asks CEC To Examine Environmental Issues Concerning Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court recently referred to the Centrally Empowered Committee certain environmental issues pertaining to Himachal Pradesh, including the notified green belt areas of Shimla.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta ordered that the CEC shall examine the issues in a phased manner and file interim reports while dealing with three issues at a time.For the said purpose,...
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : August 3, 2026
Links to the reports of August 3 :Supreme Court Dismisses Brinda Karat's Review Plea Against Supreme Court's Clean Chit To BJP Leaders In Hate Speech CaseCourt Fees Act | Appeals Against Statutory Benefits In Land Acquisition Compensation Attract Ad Valorem Court Fees : Supreme CourtStudent Protest : Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Action Against Organisers & Community Service Penalty For...
Supreme Court Directs MEA To Trace Indian Seafarer Missing After Drone Attack On Ship Near Ukraine
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to use diplomatic channels to trace an Indian seafarer who went missing after a cargo vessel was attacked by drones in the Black sea near Ukraine.A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana was hearing a petition concerning Deepak Kumar Gupta, who was serving as an...
“Pharmacy Council Of India An Obsolete Institution”: Supreme Court Suggests Replacing PCI With Statutory Commission
The Supreme Court on Monday remarked that the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) should not continue to function in its present form, and asked the Centre why it could not be replaced with a new statutory commission on the lines of the National Medical Commission.A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana was hearing the Council's challenge to a...
'For Child Victims, Consider Impact On Future' : Supreme Court Awards ₹83.38 Lakhs For Accident Leaving Infant Paralysed For Life
Observing that compensation in motor accident cases must be based on the actual impact of an injury on a victim's earning capacity and not merely the percentage of medical disability, the Supreme Court on Monday (August 3) enhanced the compensation awarded to a minor who suffered 100% functional disability due to spinal cord injuries from ₹45.40 lakh to ₹83.38 lakh. “…where the...
Supreme Court Summons Arunachal Chief Secretary, Home Secretary As CBI Alleges Non-Cooperation In Probe Against CM Pema Khandu
Following CBI's report alleging non-cooperation in a case pertaining to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, the Supreme Court today summoned the state's Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary (Home) to explain the non-compliance with court directions.While issuing notice to the two officers, a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta ordered that they shall remain present...
Demarcate Footpaths So That Walkers Have Encroachment-Free Space : Supreme Court To Authorities
The Supreme Court today(August 3) directed that the governments must ensure that there is proper demarcation so that walkers have footpaths which are free from encroachments. A bench comprising Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe was hearing a suo moto case regarding the right to access safe and well-demarcated footpaths. In its June 19th order, the Court held that the right to walk...
Hiding Number Plate Not Cheating Offence Though Motor Vehicles Act Violation : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently quashed a cheating case registered against an individual for allegedly covering the rear number plate of his vehicle. The Court held that a mere apprehension on the part of the police that the number plate was concealed to evade traffic challans does not constitute the offence of cheating. “The mere apprehension of the police that the rear number plate was...
'Judiciary Alone Blamed For Case Pendency' : Justice Dipankar Datta Refers To Parliamentary Response
Justice Dipankar Datta of the Supreme Court on Monday remarked that the judiciary often bears the blame for mounting case pendency despite not being solely responsible, referring to a recent newspaper report on Parliamentary discussions over judicial delays.The remarks were made during the hearing of a special leave petition filed by chartered accountant Tehmul Burjor Sethna challenging a...