Law & Justice This Week: Big Wins, Court Orders & Legal Milestones [July 27- August 2, 2026]
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Key Judicial Developments of the Week In India.
1. NEET paper leak
The Supreme Court directed the release of detained minor students and stayed coercive action against NEET-UG paper leak protesters. However, it allowed the states govts to continue the investigation in the registered FIRs. Separately, the Centre constituted an exam reforms task force under Nandan Nilekani to recommend systemic changes to the examination process.
2. Coal block case
The Supreme Court accepted the CBI's closure report and brought an end to criminal proceedings against former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in the coal block allocation case. The order formally closed one of the longest-running cases linked to the Coalgate controversy.
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3. TASMAC corruption case
The Supreme Court stayed the arrest of DMK leader and former Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji in the alleged TASMAC corruption case while issuing notice on his plea. The interim relief came amid ongoing investigations into the alleged liquor scam.
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4. Ram Mandir donation theft case
The Uttar Pradesh government informed the Supreme Court that it had constituted a Special Investigation Team to probe the alleged theft of Ram Mandir donations. The apex court also suggested the appointment of a forensic auditor to independently examine the financial records.
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5. Himachal ecological crisis
The Supreme Court expressed concern over the prolonged delay in hearing its suo motu case on Himachal Pradesh's ecological crisis and directed the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to examine the issues in phases. Court also asked the CEC to investigate allegations of illegal construction in Shimla's green belt and submit staggered status reports before the next hearing on August 24.
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6. Karur stampede
The Madras High Court set aside a government order granting public employment to the families of victims of the Karur temple stampede. Court held that public appointments cannot be distributed as largesse and must comply with constitutional principles governing recruitment.
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7. Indiscriminate bank account freezes
The Madhya Pradesh High Court framed guidelines to prevent investigating agencies from freezing entire bank accounts when only a small amount is suspected to be linked to cyber fraud. It directed authorities to adopt a proportionate approach that protects both investigations and account holders' rights.
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8. Abhishek Banerjee
The Calcutta High Court stayed coercive action against Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee and directed authorities to place on record the complete list of FIRs registered against him. The interim protection will continue while the court examines the legality of the multiple criminal cases against him.
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9. Women's career
The Allahabad High Court observed that women cannot be compelled to choose between motherhood and their careers, stressing that employers must adopt a humane and constitutional approach towards maternity-related issues. Court reaffirmed that equality at the workplace includes meaningful protection for working mothers.
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10. 2020 Delhi riots
A Delhi court sentenced former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain to life imprisonment for the murder of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Delhi riots. Court held that the prosecution had established his role in the brutal killing beyond reasonable doubt.
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11. 2022 Khargone Ram Navami riots
A Madhya Pradesh court acquitted all eleven accused in a case arising out of the 2022 Khargone communal violence during Ram Navami celebrations. Court found that the prosecution had failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt.
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12. Legal protection to Vande Mataram
The Rajya Sabha passed legislation extending the same legal protection to Vande Mataram as that available to the National Anthem. The Bill seeks to prohibit intentional insult or disrespect to the National Song.
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