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Tribunal Bill gets Parliament nod, but vacancies, infra remain key hurdles

The Bill proposes a National Tribunals Commission and a data grid, but legal experts say timely appointments and adequate infrastructure will be critical to reform

SC seeks status of appeals against West Bengal SIR voter deletions

The Court suggested that the existing tribunal mechanism could be improved through measures such as online access for judges

Bike taxis pose safety, insurance concerns: Karnataka to Supreme Court

Karnataka has challenged a High Court ruling allowing motorcycles to be registered and permitted as bike taxis, citing passenger safety and insurance protection concerns

Delhi HC stays FSSAI order restricting Dabur's use of '100%' product claims

The court said Dabur should have been heard before the directive was issued; the company warned that compliance could affect products worth more than ₹150 crore

SC seeks govt's reply on pleas against RTI changes through DPDP Act

Petitioners argued that the amendment broadly exempts personal information from disclosure by removing the public-interest safeguard contained in the earlier RTI provision

Delhi HC quashes criminal cases against retailers in 2015 Maggi controversy

Delhi High Court quashed criminal cases against Maggi retailers, citing Supreme Court-backed scientific findings that undermined the basis of the 2015 prosecution

SC notice to telcos on Centre's plea against one-time spectrum charge order

The Centre has challenged a Bombay High Court judgment striking down the retrospective levy, which carried liabilities exceeding Rs 20,000 crore for Airtel and Vodafone Idea

Dabur challenges FSSAI order banning '100%' claims in Delhi High Court

Dabur has moved the Delhi High Court against an FSSAI order directing it to stop selling food products carrying "100%" claims. The matter is likely to be heard on Friday

Kapur family trust dispute: SC hopeful of amicable settlement via mediation

The Supreme Court extended mediation in the Kapur family trust dispute until November 2 after noting progress and expressing hope for an amicable settlement

Judicial officers can have higher retirement age than State employees: SC

The Supreme Court said judicial officers are a distinct class and directed States to reconsider proposals to raise the retirement age of District Judges independently

SC urges authorities to engage with protesting youth, avoid violence

The Supreme Court said authorities should counsel and listen to agitating students to prevent violence while hearing pleas arising from protests over repeated examination paper leaks.

SC asks RBI to frame uniform protocol for banks dealing with cyber fraud

The apex court also directed the Centre and states to strengthen measures against digital arrest scams and asked authorities to improve victim compensation and fund recovery

SC moots 20-point action plan for Rajasthan rivers, seeks lasting solution

Top court proposes a special task force, zero liquid discharge and stricter regulation to tackle industrial pollution in Rajasthan's Jojari, Luni and Bandi rivers.

SC allows CERC to frame mkt-coupling regulations, dismisses IEX challenge

The apex court says the challenge is premature as regulations are yet to be notified, while allowing IEX to raise objections after the framework is finalised.

SC clarifies student protest relief, narrows scope of criminal records

Top court says only those accused of grave and heinous offences fall outside its protection for student protesters, while allowing governments to withdraw FIRs.

SC sets up panel to review case sequencing after Bar raises concerns

A three-judge committee will examine concerns over last-minute changes to case sequencing after lawyers said unpredictable listings disrupted court appearances.

Karnataka HC's Dharwad bench holds rare all-women Bench and Bar sitting

The Dharwad Bench of the Karnataka High Court held a rare all-women sitting, with women judges presiding over every Bench and an all-women government legal team representing the State

SC refuses to revive CCI's ₹301 cr penalty on Grasim, orders rehearing

The top court upheld the NCLAT ruling setting aside the Competition Commission's order, directing the regulator to reconsider the matter after granting Grasim a fresh hearing

SC stays CIC order declaring NSE a public authority under RTI Act

The Supreme Court stayed the CIC's 2007 order treating the NSE as a public authority under the RTI Act while agreeing to examine its challenge to the Delhi High Court ruling

Supreme Court pulls up UP, GDA over 19-year delay in Ansal housing project

Top court directs Uttar Pradesh government and GDA to decide pending approvals within two weeks, saying nearly 1,600 homebuyers have waited 19 years