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Supreme Court Justice Joymalya Bagchi speaking on judicial independence, social media, misinformation and the impact of Big Tech algorithms on the justice system.
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"Biggest Threat To Judicial Independence Is Big Tech Algorithms, Not Government": Justice Joymalya Bagchi

- By Sukriti Mishra | | 4 Aug 2026 4:44 PM IST

Supreme Court ruling on admissibility of deceased victims earlier deposition against an absconding accused under Section 299 CrPC.
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Section 299 CrPC: Supreme Court Says Deceased Witness's Earlier Deposition Can Be Used Against Absconding Accused

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 4 Aug 2026 4:35 PM IST

Supreme Court Asks Bombay HC To Decide NCP Leader Manikrao Kokates Plea Against His Conviction In 1995 Cheating Case Within Six Months
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Supreme Court Asks Bombay HC To Decide NCP Leader Manikrao Kokate's Plea Against His Conviction In 1995 Cheating Case Within Six Months

- By Aishwarya Iyer | | 4 Aug 2026 3:29 PM IST

Supreme Court hearing Asaram Bapus medical bail plea based on AIIMS Jodhpur health report.
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Supreme Court Defers Asaram Bapu's Medical Bail Plea Following Report From AIIMS; Next Hearing Date August 8

- By Sukriti Mishra | | 4 Aug 2026 2:10 PM IST

Supreme Court Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta hearing the Jojari, Luni and Bandi river pollution case and proposing a 20-point river restoration plan.
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Supreme Court Proposes 20-Point Plan To Revive Rajasthan's Polluted Rivers, Seeks Permanent Solution

- By Sukriti Mishra | | 4 Aug 2026 1:47 PM IST

The Supreme Court let investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 protest FIRs continue while shielding clean-record students from coercive action. Can a registered FIR legally be withdrawn?
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Can The Government Really 'Withdraw FIRs'? Why Student Protesters' Demand May Be Legally Misconceived

- By Lawbeat News Desk | | 3 Aug 2026 8:58 PM IST

The Supreme Court let investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 protest FIRs continue while shielding clean-record students from coercive action. Can a registered FIR legally be withdrawn?
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Is Jantar Mantar Not A Fit Site For Protests? Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Response On Plea

- By Aishwarya Iyer | | 3 Aug 2026 7:10 PM IST

Supreme Court ruling clarifying that profanity or abusive language alone does not amount to obscenity under Section 294(b) of the IPC.
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Section 294(b) IPC: Supreme Court Says Profanity Alone Is Not Obscenity

- By Lawbeat News Desk -SC | Edits by Salil Tiwari | | 3 Aug 2026 6:40 PM IST

Lok Sabha passes bill to increase SC strength
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Lok Sabha Passes Bill To Increase Supreme Court Strength To 37 Judges

- By Aishwarya Iyer | | 3 Aug 2026 6:36 PM IST

Supreme Court hearing TMCs challenge against the EDs freezing of three party bank accounts in a money laundering case.
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Can TMC Use Frozen Bank Funds? Supreme Court Seeks ED's Stand On Party Expenses

- By Sukriti Mishra | | 3 Aug 2026 5:52 PM IST

Supreme Court directed the Centre to create and protect dedicated pedestrian spaces along roads by ensuring proper demarcation and preventing encroachments.
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Supreme Court Directs Centre To Ensure Encroachment-Free Walking Space Along Every Road

- By Sukriti Mishra | | 3 Aug 2026 5:35 PM IST

Justice V. Mohana speaks at the Supreme Court Bar Association felicitation, thanking her husband, family and mentors after her elevation to the Supreme Court.
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'Behind Every Successful Woman Is a Husband': Justice V Mohana

- By Salil Tiwari | | 3 Aug 2026 5:19 PM IST