Rajya Sabha Passes Bill Criminalising Insult To Vande Mataram, Giving It Same Legal Protection As National Anthem

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to accord Vande Mataram the same statutory protection as the national anthem, Jana Gana Mana.The Bill amends the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, extending the Act's penal provisions to acts of intentional disrespect towards Vande Mataram.At present, the 1971...

Lok Sabha Passes Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026; Minimum 5 Year Jail For Exam Malpractices

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 by a voice vote, introducing stricter penalties for examination malpractices, mandating time-bound investigations and trials, and providing for Special Fast Track Courts to deal with offences under the law.The Bill amends the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024,...

NEET-UG 2026 : Supreme Court Dismisses Candidate's Plea Challenging 6 Answers Of Re-Exam

The Supreme Court recently dismissed a writ petition filed by a candidate Gayatri Arun, challenging answers to six questions in the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination conducted on June 21.A bench comprising Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe passed the orders refusing to interfere with the results. It observed: "Having heard learned counsel for the petitioner and on carefully perusing...

Supreme Court Dismisses Lokpal's Challenge To Delhi HC Quashing Enquiry Order Against Defence Secretary In NPC Promotion Case

The Supreme Court recently refused to entertain a plea filed by the Lokpal of India against the Delhi High Court's quashing of its order for a CBI preliminary enquiry into alleged irregularities in recruitment and promotions within the National Productivity Council.The High Court had quashed the order, holding that before forming a prima facie opinion regarding an action under Section 20(3)...

Supreme Court Grants Bail To Two UAPA Accused In Jail For 12 Years, Says Slow Trial Violated Article 21

The petitioners were booked over the alleged recovery of explosives linked to Indian Mujahideen module.

Supreme Court Accepts CBI's Clean Chit To Ex-PM Manmohan Singh In Coal Block Case, Sets Aside Summoning Order

The Court observed that there was no justification for the trial Court to take cognizance ignoring the CBI's closure report.

"You Want Us To Say No Films Can Be Made On Hindu Gods?" : Supreme Court Refuses To Ban 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' Movie

The Court rejected the objection regarding Lord Jagannath's depiction in animated form, saying that the film was meant for children.

Centre Can Allow Post-Facto Environmental Clearance Only By Statutory Notification : Supreme Court Quashes 2021 OM Prospectively

The Court held that the 2006 notification, which made prior EC mandatory, could not have been supplanted through an administrative order.

National Scheduled Castes Commission Has No Adjudicatory Role; Only Advisory : Supreme Court Quashes Order In Service Dispute

The NCSC has only been given a limited role, which is recommendatory and not adjudicatory, the Court stated.

Rs 8 Lakh Annual Income Limit For EWS Quota Prima Facie Reasonable, Says Supreme Court

The Court adjourned the matter for hearing next week.

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts- 29 July 2026

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Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : July 28, 2026

Links to the reports of July 28 :Advocate Moves Supreme Court Alleging Assault By Delhi Cops During Police Station Visit To Meet Detained Student ProtestersS.457 CrPC | Registration Certificate Alone Not Sole Factor For Interim Release Of Seized Vehicles: Supreme CourtCJP Food Volunteer Junaid Malik Moves Supreme Court Alleging Police Harassment Of FamilyGST | 'ITC Available To Buyer Only...