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The PM Modi-chaired Cabinet meeting approved the proposal for introducing the supreme court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 in Parliament to amend the supreme court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 for increasing the number. The Constitution leaves the size of the supreme court open-ended. Article 124(1) provides for a Chief Justice of India and permits Parliament to determine the number of other judges through legislation.

India's maternity law has been significantly reformed by the supreme court, striking down a discriminatory three-month age limit for adoptive mothers' leave. This landmark ruling recognizes that the crucial bonding period for adopted children isn't bound by a strict timeline, ensuring substantive justice and dignity for all mothers. The judgment champions a broader understanding of parenthood and caregiving.

A Supreme Court bench has said that a woman’s choice needs to put first in all cases where she is seeking an abortion beyond the limit specified by law

the supreme court has set a number of new guidelines that must be followed in all cases where a person could get the death penalty

the supreme court has urged the National Medical Commission and the Centre to establish robust, tamper-proof rules for medical college admissions to curb frequent litigation. Highlighting the need for stricter selection processes, the court's directive comes amid a significant number of vacant postgraduate medical seats, prompting a drastic reduction in NEET-PG cut-off marks for all categories.

the supreme court will examine the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, after petitions challenged its constitutionality. Advocates argue the new provisions, which replace self-perceived gender identity with medical verification, contradict the NALSA judgment's emphasis on self-determination. The court issued notices to the Centre and states, seeking responses within six weeks.

the supreme court is reviewing geofence warrants, a modern surveillance tool used in a 2019 Richmond bank robbery. Investigators used Google location data to identify devices near the crime scene, leading to Okello Chatrie's arrest. This case questions whether such broad data collection violates Fourth Amendment privacy rights, potentially impacting future law enforcement investigations.

the supreme court has reserved its verdict on Congress leader Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail plea. Khera is facing a criminal case filed by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife over allegations of possessing multiple passports and offshore properties.

the supreme court has overturned the Uttarakhand High Court's grant of default bail to two individuals in the Banphoolpura violence case, deeming it a "grave error." The apex court ruled that the investigation was validly extended under UAPA, and the chargesheet was filed within the extended period, making the accused ineligible for default bail due to their delayed challenge.

the supreme court has appointed former CJI DY Chandrachud as a mediator in the estate dispute between Sunjay Kapur's widow, Priya Sachdev Kapur, and his mother, Rani Kapur. The 80-year-old mother is challenging a family trust, alleging forged documents.

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A PIL petitioner has informed the supreme court that while officials of Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) companies are being arrested, the main perpetrator in the alleged Rs 40,000 crore loan siphoning case remains untouched. The Solicitor General cited new facts for probe delays.

the supreme court has appointed former CJI DY Chandrachud to mediate a family trust dispute between Sunjay Kapur's mother, Rani Kapur, and his wife, Priya Kapur. The court urged parties to engage with an open mind, keeping the matter private. Rani Kapur seeks to nullify a trust she claims was created fraudulently.

the supreme court has taken suo motu action, highlighting severe infrastructure and vacancy issues plaguing the National Company Law Tribunals (NCLT). These deficiencies are causing significant delays in crucial insolvency and bankruptcy cases, potentially undermining the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code's objectives. The court emphasized the urgent need for immediate remedial measures to prevent further frustration of the IBC's purpose.

Trinamool Congress has moved the supreme court, challenging a directive mandating central government employees as counting supervisors or assistants for Bengal's assembly election vote count. The party argues this is arbitrary, discriminatory, and creates bias, especially with the BJP at the Centre. They claim it unfairly alters the counting table composition, undermining a level playing field and free elections.

the supreme court has initiated an ambitious project, assigning eight National Law Universities the critical task of reevaluating the nationwide application of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. This initiative, known as 'Project Ability Empowerment', seeks to dig deeper than surface-level compliance checks, aiming to pinpoint areas for improvement in implementation.

the supreme court ruled that current laws adequately address hate speech, stating punishment is a legislative matter and no vacuum exists. However, it encouraged the government to assess if new legislation is needed due to changing social dynamics.

the supreme court granted anticipatory bail to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera, deeming allegations against Assam CM's wife and her counter-allegations politically motivated. The court emphasized personal liberty, stating custodial interrogation wasn't warranted given the political overtones of the dispute.

Responding to the imperative for greater confidentiality, the Orissa High Court has enacted a stringent standing order to safeguard the identities of victims in sexual offense cases, consistent with the supreme court’s directives. Court officials, legal representatives, and registry teams are now tasked with the crucial responsibility of ensuring that all sensitive information is thoroughly redacted in filings and records.