The Supreme Court collegium recommended the elevation of four high court chief justices and senior advocate V Mohana in meetings held May 22 and 27.
Year: 2026
Delhi High Court Told Centre’s Gymkhana Vacate Directive Was an Option Not a Forced Order
The Union government clarified before the high court that its instruction to the Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate was not a mandated eviction but a suggested timeline.
Party Cannot Challenge Arbitration Award on Mandate Expiry After Accepting Extension Rules SC
The apex court said acceptance of an arbitrator’s extended timeline constitutes estoppel and prevents later challenge of the resulting award on timeliness.
SC Upholds Election Commission Power to Conduct SIR of Electoral Rolls
The Supreme Court validated the poll body’s authority to undertake a Special Intensive Review of voter lists ruling it as a constitutional exercise of power.
Supreme Court Rules Appellate Courts Reversing Acquittals Must Hear Convicts on Sentencing
The apex court held that high courts that overturn lower court acquittals are obligated to conduct their own sentencing hearings rather than remanding the case.
Scientists Discover Why DNA-Doubled Cells Refuse to Die With Links to Cancer and Aging
Researchers uncovered a surprising mechanism by which cells that have accidentally copied their DNA survive instead of dying raising cancer risk.
Moderna Aims for COVID-Flu Combination Vaccine for 2026-27 Season After FDA Decision Reversal
The pharmaceutical company said it would target the upcoming flu season for its next-generation combination vaccine following a positive regulatory development.
India Reports IoT and AI as Growing Vectors for Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure
A government-linked report flagged that internet-connected devices and AI tools were increasingly being weaponised to probe national infrastructure.
Supplements May Benefit Older Adults Differently Depending on Type and Dose New Review Finds
A comprehensive review found that supplements marketed for healthy aging have very uneven evidence bases with only some showing meaningful benefits.
Trump Administration Preparing Public Health Response Team for Kenya Amid Ebola Concerns
US health authorities were on standby to deploy to Kenya following Ebola-related exposure concerns involving American citizens in the country.