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1. Kerala High Court rejects anticipatory bail plea of professor in BDS student’s death case

Kerala High Court rejects anticipatory bail plea of professor in BDS student’s death case The Kerala High Court on Friday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of Dr. Ram in connection with the death o

2. Vivek Aggarwal appointed Financial Action Task Force vice-president

Vivek Aggarwal appointed Financial Action Task Force vice-president The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary has appointed Culture Ministry Secretary Vivek Aggarwal as the next vice-president of

3. Kerala HC warns of change in investigating officer in microfinance fraud case

Kerala HC warns of change in investigating officer in microfinance fraud case The Kerala High Court has said it may have to consider directing a change of the investigating officer in the Vigilance Sp

4. Supreme Court flags ‘brain drain’ in legal profession, directs creation of fund for young lawyers

Supreme Court flags ‘brain drain’ in legal profession, directs creation of fund for young lawyers

Supreme Court flags ‘brain drain’ in legal profession, directs creation of fund for young lawyers Observing that the legal profession risks a “brain drain” if financially struggling young lawyers are compelled to abandon litigation for careers offering greater financial stability, the Supreme Court on Friday (June 19, 2026) directed the creation of a “Young Lawyers’ Professional Assistance Fund” in every State and Union Territory. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice V. Mohana noted that the initial years of legal practice often impose severe financial hardships, particularly on first-generation lawyers and those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. It pointed out that many promising young advocates are forced to leave the profession in order to continue supporting their families as “primary breadwinners”. “A young first-generation lawyer entering the Bar does not immediately inherit an office, a library, a stable clientele, or a predictable source of income. During this formative period, many junior advocates remain dependent upon modest stipends paid by their seniors or, in some places, by local Bar Associations, which are often insufficient to meet even their basic living expenses,” the Bench said, adding that the absence of a steady stream of clients and the limited remuneration available during the early years of practice often result in acute financial hardship. The top court passed the directions while hearing a petition filed by a group of six women lawyers seeking improved infrastructure and welfare measures for members of the Bar across the country. Appearing for the petitioners, senior advocate Monika Gusain submitted that young lawyers face several “systemic barriers and roadblocks” during the initial years of practice, including the absence of a fixed stipend to help them cope with financial uncertainty.

5. Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing on plea to defer June 21 NEET-UG retest

Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing on plea to defer June 21 NEET-UG retest

Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing on plea to defer June 21 NEET-UG retest For the second time this week, the Supreme Court on Friday (June 19, 2026) declined to grant an urgent hearing to a petition challenging the National Testing Agency’s (NTA) decision to conduct the NEET-UG 2026 examination once again for nearly 22 lakh candidates. The medical entrance examination, originally held on May 3, was cancelled nationwide on May 12 following allegations of a question paper leak. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) subsequently launched a probe, and a retest has been scheduled for June 21. “We will not entertain any request for urgent hearing,” a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said, while hearing a plea by 11 aspirants who claimed to be experiencing heightened stress in the wake of allegations about the retest, and the limited time available for preparation. ‘Severe stress’ Appearing for the petitioners, advocate Adeel Ahmed clarified that the students were not opposed to the retest itself, but were deeply concerned by the recent developments. “Candidates are under severe stress and anxiety. There are rumours of a paper leak affecting the integrity of the re-NEET exam as well,” he submitted, adding that students had also expressed concerns over the limited preparation time available before the June 21 examination. The Chief Justice refused to entertain the petition, observing that the petition would come for hearing before a Bench led by Justice P.S. Narasimha, which is already hearing a batch of cases related to the NEET examination. However, Justice Narasimha’s Bench is scheduled to hear the case only after the Supreme Court resumes regular sittings on July 13, effectively rendering the plea infructuous. “We know how judicial platforms are being used,” the Chief Justice said. ‘Very traumatic’ The petition contended…

1. Rajesh Sharma vs. North Delhi Municipal Corporation and Ors. (17.06.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0641/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the Commissioner of the North Delhi Municipal Corporation was competent to dismiss Rajesh Sharma, an Executive Engineer, from service following his convict

2. Special Police Establishment vs. Kamta Prasad Mishra and Ors. (15.06.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0638/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the Special Police Establishment (SPE) of Madhya Pradesh could be exempted from the Right to Information Act, 2005, under a notification claiming it as an

3. Meenakshi Natarajan vs. Election Commission of India and Ors. (12.06.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0637/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination for a Rajya Sabha seat by the Returning Officer due to non-disclosure of a pending criminal case. Natarajan argue

4. S. Senthil Kumaran Bose and Ors. vs. The State of Tamil Nadu and Ors. (15.06.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0636/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute over the recruitment process for 113 Motor Vehicle Inspector-Grade II posts by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC), involving appellants S

5. Jayakrishna Menon vs. Krishnankutty and Ors. (09.06.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0635/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed a contempt petition filed by Jayakrishna Menon against Krishnankutty and others, concerning the alleged misuse of a captive elephant, Raman, despite court orders.

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