Dharmendra Pradhan resigns
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Amid nationwide student protests over education-related issues, Dharmendra Pradhan has reportedly stepped down as Union Education Minister. Pralhad Joshi has been assigned additional charge of the ministry until a new minister is appointed.

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SCAORA condemns lathi charge against students
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The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association issued a statement condemning the use of force against students and young protestors who had assembled to peacefully voice their grievances regarding public examinations.

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Fast-Track Courts for Paper Leak Cases
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PM Narendra Modi has announced the establishment of fast-track courts for paper leak cases to ensure speedy trials and stringent action against those involved.

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GCAI Representation Draft Advocates Bill
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“A Viksit Bharat requires a Viksit Legal Profession,” says GCAI in its representation to the BCI, urging recognition of General Counsels and in-house counsels as legal practitioners under the Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

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lathi charge on students
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The Supreme Court Bar Association issued a resolution condemning the brutal lathi charge against students, and SCBA President Dr. Vikas Singh wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah requesting a judicial enquiry and immediate action in this regard.

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Supreme Court PIL on Paper Leak Cases
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PIL before the Supreme Court seeks directions to the Centre and States to formulate a uniform investigation framework for paper leak cases, ensure time-bound probes and speedy trials, confiscate proceeds of crime, and reconsider the prohibition on deception detection techniques in light of advances in forensic science and Kathi Kalu Oghad

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Gemini AI Training Lawsuit
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The complaint concerns Google’s alleged use of copyrighted books, journal articles and other literary works in developing and training its Gemini AI models. The plaintiffs contend that content made available through limited-use programmes and other sources was unlawfully repurposed for AI development.

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NHRC Bengaluru toddler creche abuse
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NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports alleging abuse of toddlers at a Bengaluru IT company creche and has sought a detailed report from the Karnataka Chief Secretary and DGP within two weeks

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Muzaffarnagar bonded labour
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The Commission issues notices to the state Chief Secretary and DGP, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks

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SCC Online Advocates Directory
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“Advocates Directory is a verified database of advocate profiles. It provides professional details and references to reported judgments. The directory functions as an information repository ”

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gown relaxation during summer
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Senior Advocate Brijesh Kumar Shukla has urged the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court to relax the prescribed dress code for advocates, citing severe heatwave conditions, health concerns and similar relaxations granted by other High Courts.

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Supreme Court 2026 vacation benches notification
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The Supreme Court has notified partial court working days from 1 June to 12 July 2026 and constituted vacation benches under the Supreme Court Rules, 2013. Regular court functioning will resume from 13 July 2026.

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SCAORA Executive Committee Election Results 2026-2028
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Supreme Court Advocate-On-Record Association’s Election 2026-2028 Results have been released, with a list of candidates and their respective votes.

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Sunjay Kapur
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Urging the parties to resolve the Rs 30,000-crore estate dispute via mediation, the Supreme Court had appointed former CJI Dr D.Y. Chandrachud to act as mediator.

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supreme court sabrimala reference
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A 9-judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India hears the Sabarimala reference, examining Articles 25—26, constitutional morality, gender exclusion, and Parsi excommunication practices.

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Tis Hazari Courts Reader
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The CBI laid a trap and caught the accused red-handed while demanding and accepting of Rs. 20,000 as part payment out of a total bribe of Rs. 30,000 from the complainants.

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Supreme Court Clerkship Exam 2026
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270 candidates shortlisted for interview after securing 243 marks or above in the written examination.

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Justice Yashwant Varma
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Justice Varma cites reversed burden of proof, selective exclusion of evidence, and denial of fair hearing in cash-linked probe.

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Justice Yashwant Varma
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla had reconstituted the 3-member inquiry committee to investigate the allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma.

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Aadhaar before Supreme Court
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The principal relief sought is the imposition of a cap, restricting Aadhaar issuance primarily to children up to six years of age and the formulation of stringent guidelines for adolescents and adults to prevent misuse by illegal infiltrators.

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