1. The Supreme Court seeks the Centre, and the UP government replies to the plea to recognise Madarsa degrees.
The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Central and Uttar Pradesh governments regarding a petition urging recognition of Fazil (Postgraduate) and Kamil (Graduate) degrees awarded by Madrasas. The petition argued that around 50,000 students studying traditional Islamic higher education face academic uncertainty. The plea also requested permission for Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University in Lucknow to conduct exams and confer these degrees across recognised Madrasas in the state.
2. Supreme Court issues notice on Jaipur royal family's plea for return of Town Hall property
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Rajasthan government on a petition filed by members of the Jaipur royal family seeking repossession of the historic Town Hall in Jaipur. A Bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and AG Masih issued the notice on the family's appeal challenging the Rajasthan High Court's dismissal of their civil suit. The royal family contends that the property, currently held by the State government, remains unutilised.
3. Supreme Court agrees to hear plea by journalists alleging police assault over illegal mining reports
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition filed by two journalists from Madhya Pradesh who have accused the Bhind district police of custodial torture, caste-based abuse, and issuing threats to their lives. The petitioners allege they were assaulted after reporting on illegal sand mining in the Chambal River area. The complaint also names Superintendent of Police Asit Yadav as one of the officials responsible for the alleged misconduct.
4. Judicial Appointments: Centre yet to clear Collegium names for Allahabad High Court
The Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendations for elevating judicial officers Abdul Shahid and Tej Pratap Tiwari to the Allahabad High Court remain pending with the Central government. As per the Judicial Appointments Tracker for April 2025, these two names have yet to receive approval despite being formally recommended. The tracker monitors each step from the Collegium's proposal to the final clearance, reflecting continued delays in the judicial appointment process.
5. AIMPLB to Move Contempt Petition in Supreme Court Over Launch of Waqf Umeed Portal
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has announced plans to file a contempt petition before the Supreme Court against the Central government’s decision to launch the Waqf Umeed Portal on June 6. According to AIMPLB, the move disregards ongoing legal proceedings concerning the Waqf Amendment Act. The Board has advised Waqf officials and stakeholders not to submit memorandums or register properties through the portal until judicial directions are clarified.
6. Supreme Court Rejects Delhi Waqf Board's Claim Over Gurdwara Premises
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea by the Delhi Waqf Board asserting ownership over a property currently functioning as a Gurdwara. The Board had claimed that the site was historically a "Masjid Takia Babbar Shah" mosque dedicated for religious use. However, the Court refused to recognise the Waqf Board's claim, affirming the premises' status as a Gurdwara.
7. Tamil Nadu Moves Supreme Court Over High Court Stay on Vice-Chancellor Appointment Laws
The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Madras High Court's May 21 order that stayed the implementation of new laws curbing the Governor’s powers to appoint Vice-Chancellors of State-run universities. The State contended that the stay was granted despite procedural irregularities and serious concerns over the case being heard by a Vacation Bench. The contested laws had shifted the power to appoint Vice-Chancellors from the Governor to the State government.
8. Supreme Court Seeks Haryana's Reply on Woman Lawyer’s Sexual Assault Allegations Against Police
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the State of Haryana in response to a petition filed by a woman lawyer alleging sexual and physical assault by Gurugram police personnel. While taking cognizance of the serious accusations, the Court declined to stay the investigation in a counter-case registered by the police against the complainant. The bench noted that the allegations warranted a response from the State and listed the matter for further hearing.
9. NEET PG 2025 Postponed to August 3 Following Supreme Court Order for Single Shift Exam
The Supreme Court permitted the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences to defer the NEET PG 2025 exam to August 3. The exam was initially scheduled for June 15. This postponement comes after the Court directed the NBE to conduct the exam in a single shift to ensure fairness, noting that different question papers across multiple shifts could result in arbitrariness.
10. Supreme Court Condemns Misuse of Preventive Detention to Detain Bail-Granted Accused
The Supreme Court strongly criticised States for misusing preventive detention laws to keep accused persons in jail even after they have secured bail. The observations came while quashing the preventive detention of a Kerala-based private moneylender under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 2007, in the case of Dhanya M v. State of Kerala. The Court emphasised that preventive detention is a constitutional exception and must not be used as a substitute for the regular criminal process. Authorities are urged not to bypass standard legal procedures such as bail cancellation unless there are compelling reasons supported by concrete evidence.
