The increase aims to address the growing caseload at the apex court; the bill will be introduced in Parliament for approval.
Year: 2026
India Supreme Court’s Draft AI Regulations for Courts Open for Views and Comments Until June 2026
The court’s notice invites submissions on the proposed framework for using artificial intelligence in judicial processes and case management.
India Centre Informs SC of National Policy for Private CBSE Gulf Students After Exam Cancellation
Solicitor General Mehta told the Supreme Court that a fresh policy has been framed for the estimated 12000-plus students affected by Gulf-related exam disruption.
India Supreme Court Stays Premature Release of TADA Convict in 1993 Bowbazar Blast Case
The apex court intervened to prevent what it found was a premature release application by a convict under the anti-terrorism law.
Calcutta High Court Admits Mamata Banerjee’s Election Petition Against Suvendu Adhikari’s Win
The court accepted the petition filed by the West Bengal CM and ordered preservation of EVMs VVPATs and CCTV footage from the constituency.
India: FEMA Third Amendment Rules 2026 Notified Expanding Foreign Exchange Compliance Provisions
The new rules under the Foreign Exchange Management Act widen the scope of permissible transactions and compliance requirements.
SHe-Box 2.0 Enhances POSH Act While Health Ministry Ends Over-the-Counter Sale of Cough Syrups
Two major legal updates in the same week — one on workplace sexual harassment redressal and one on pharmaceutical access regulation.
India Supreme Court Issues 20-Point Guidelines for Multi-Expert Psychological Evaluation of Child Victims in Custody Cases
The guidelines bar single-expert evaluations in custody disputes to prevent bias and ensure child interests in psychological assessments.
India SC: Compassionate Appointment Cannot Be Withheld Using Rules Applicable Only to Financial Assistance
The Supreme Court examined interplay of Haryana Rules 23 and 5 in the context of pending criminal proceedings affecting dependent family benefits.
India SC: Arbitration Clause Cannot Override Consumer Forum Jurisdiction Under Consumer Protection Act
The Supreme Court reaffirmed that statutory consumer remedies are independent and additional to contractual arbitration provisions.