NCERT Reconstitutes NSTC Committee to 20 Members After Supreme Court Suo Motu Cognisance on Textbook Content

Supreme Court Recalls Harsh Comments on NCERT Textbook Content & Blacklisting of 3 Academicians

The Supreme Court modifies a March 2026 order that had made harsh comments and directed blacklisting of three academicians involved in a controversial NCERT Class 8 textbook chapter. This highlights judicial oversight of educational content, the balance between academic freedom and perceived institutional criticism, and procedural fairness in judicial orders.

Supreme Court Seeks NCERT & CBSE Response on Third-Language Policy for Class 9 from July 1 Under NEP 2020

The Supreme Court has issued notice on petitions challenging CBSE's decision to make a third language mandatory for Class 9 students starting July 1, 2026. The court flagged logistical concerns like lack of teachers and textbooks, while the policy aims to align with NEP 2020's three-language formula.

Supreme Court Mandates NIC's 'E-Prisons Early Release Module' Nationwide After Uttar Pradesh Pilot In Agra & Lucknow Jails

The Supreme Court has directed the National Informatics Centre (NIC) to develop and roll out a nationwide 'E-Prisons Early Release Processing Module' to automate the premature release of eligible life convicts. This intervention aims to eliminate massive administrative delays that have left thousands of prisoners languishing in jail despite completing their sentence terms, as revealed by a case from Uttar Pradesh.

Supreme Court Mandates Two-Step Process Under Order VII Rule 11(b)(c) Before Rejecting Plaint for ₹53 Cr Suit

The Supreme Court has ruled that courts cannot reject a civil suit merely for incorrect court fees without first giving the plaintiff an opportunity to rectify the defect. This judgment reinforces procedural safeguards and clarifies the mandatory two-step process under the Code of Civil Procedure, protecting access to justice from being defeated by technical lapses.

Supreme Court Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Act, 1937 Inheritance Rules as Discriminatory

The Supreme Court has taken up a significant constitutional challenge against gender discrimination in Muslim personal law. The Court has sought the Union government's response on whether inheritance rules under the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937, are discriminatory and whether they constitute an 'essential religious practice'.

Supreme Court Terms UCC a Constitutional Ambition Under Article 44, Issues Notice on Shariat Inheritance Law Challenge

The Supreme Court has framed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as a constitutional ambition under Article 44, issuing a notice on a plea challenging Shariat law on inheritance. This judicial intervention reopens the debate on personal law reform versus religious freedom, a core issue for polity and governance aspirants.

Supreme Court Mandates Trial Courts to Call Aggravating-Mitigating Reports in Death Penalty Cases, Orders 7-Year Minimum Legal Team

The Supreme Court has issued mandatory directions for all death penalty cases, requiring trial courts to call for reports on aggravating and mitigating circumstances before sentencing. This landmark order aims to prevent delays, ensure quality legal representation, and uphold the reformative goal of punishment.

Supreme Court Invokes 'Bleak House', Orders ₹164.91 Cr Refund to Reliance from DDA, Lays Down Summary Judgment Principles Under Article 142

The Supreme Court, invoking Charles Dickens' 'Bleak House' to critique judicial delays, ordered DDA to refund ₹164.91 crore plus interest to Reliance Eminent Trading, overturning a Delhi High Court order. It used its extraordinary power under Article 142 to set aside a conveyance deed and laid down crucial guidelines for summary judgment in commercial disputes to ensure efficient justice delivery.