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1. Makes Mahabharat look small: Supreme Court as Sanjay Kapur estate row heats up

Makes Mahabharat look small: Supreme Court as Sanjay Kapur estate row heats up

Makes Mahabharat look small: Supreme Court as Sanjay Kapur estate row heats up Makes Mahabharat look small: Supreme Court as Sanjay Kapur estate row heats up A fresh Supreme Court plea, allegations of forged documents, a battle over control of the RK Family Trust and a sharp courtroom remark have pushed the Sunjay Kapur family dispute into a dramatic new phase. The Supreme Court on Tuesday witnessed dramatic scenes in the escalating battle over late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s estate, with Justice JB Pardiwala remarking, “We have entered into an arena. The Mahabharat will look very small,” while hearing a fresh plea filed by 80-year-old Rani Kapur against Priya Sachdev Kapur and other family members. The court was told that a proposed board meeting linked to the disputed estate was aimed at reshaping control of the family’s financial empire even as mediation proceedings ordered by the apex court remain underway. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and Ujjal Bhuyan listed the matter for hearing on May 14. FRESH PLEA OVER BOARD MEETING Rani Kapur has sought urgent directions restraining Priya Sachdev Kapur and certain other respondents from interfering in the functioning of the “RK Family Trust” during the mediation process initiated by the Supreme Court on May 7. She has also sought a stay on a board meeting scheduled for May 18 pursuant to a notice issued by Raghuvanshi Investment Private Limited, which allegedly holds a substantial portion of the disputed family estate. Appearing for Rani Kapur, counsel informed the court that the proposed meeting was intended to appoint additional directors to the company’s board.

2. NEET-UG 2026 cancelled over paper leak, Centre orders CBI probe

NEET-UG 2026 cancelled over paper leak, Centre orders CBI probe The father who quietly built Vijay’s political machinery As Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister, one man in the front row lo

3. Delhi High Court Allows Eviction Of Slum Dwellers Near PM's Residence

Delhi High Court Allows Eviction Of Slum Dwellers Near PM's Residence Delhi High Court approves eviction near military zone with resettlement for slum dwellers.

4. Supreme Court Directs Rajasthan to Recognize Rajasthani Language as Medium of Instruction in Schools

Supreme Court Directs Rajasthan to Recognize Rajasthani Language as Medium of Instruction in Schools

Supreme Court Directs Rajasthan to Recognize Rajasthani Language as Medium of Instruction in Schools The Supreme Court of India directed the Rajasthan government to frame a policy promoting Rajasthani language as a medium of instruction in schools, and to integrate it into education, recognizing its status as a regional mother-tongue, as per constitutional mandate upheld by Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta. The Supreme Court of India directed the Rajasthan government to formulate a comprehensive policy aimed at recognizing and promoting Rajasthani language as a medium of instruction in school education as the language already has academic recognition and acceptance and for effective implementation of the constitutional mandate relating to the mother-tongue-based education. A Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta held that the State must take steps to accord appropriate status to Rajasthani as a regional language and gradually integrate it into the education system. Emphasising the need for a structured and time-bound framework, the Court further directed the State to frame a detailed policy aligned with constitutional objectives and the National Education Policy, 2020. It said, “The State shall frame a comprehensive policy for the effective implementation of the constitutional mandate relating to the mother-tongue-based education, particularly in the backdrop of the National Education Policy 2020.” Background: The matter arose from a petition challenging the exclusion of Rajasthani from the syllabus of the Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers (REET) and seeking its inclusion in school education. The petitioner argued that the omission placed candidates proficient in Rajasthani at a disadvantage and undermined the linguistic and cultural identity of the State. It was further contended that over 4.62 crore people speak…

5. Sabarimala Case| “If You Say It Is a Taboo, It Is a Taboo”: Justice BV Nagarathna Questions in Menstruation Debate

Sabarimala Case| “If You Say It Is a Taboo, It Is a Taboo”: Justice BV Nagarathna Questions in Menstruation Debate

Sabarimala Case| “If You Say It Is a Taboo, It Is a Taboo”: Justice BV Nagarathna Questions in Menstruation Debate Justice BV Nagarathna questioned whether menstruation being termed a taboo is an objective fact or subjective perception, observing that such views depend on belief systems and that religious understanding should be based on a devotee’s perspective rather than an outsider’s interpretation. Justice BV Nagarathna, responding to the argument, questioned whether menstruation being described as a taboo is an objective social fact or merely a subjective perception shaped by belief systems. She indicated that such classifications may vary depending on individual perspective, noting that what one group considers a taboo may not be viewed the same way by another. She further emphasized that religious understanding should depend on the devotee’s perspective rather than that of an outsider. Responding to the submission of Senior Advocate Vijay Hansaria, Justice Nagarathna questioned whether the classification of menstruation as a taboo was a matter of objective fact or subjective perception. “If you say it is a taboo, it is a taboo. If you don’t consider it a taboo, it is not a taboo. It depends on how a devotee would view it and not how a non-devotee would view it”. On Day 14 of the Sabarimala Reference proceedings, the Supreme Court of India continued its examination of broader constitutional questions surrounding religious practices, with a specific discussion on whether menstruation is being treated as a taboo in the context of restrictions on women’s entry into the Sabarimala Temple.

1. The State of Jharkhand and Ors. vs. Ranjan Kumar and Ors. (08.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0456/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by the State of Jharkhand against the High Court's decision to reinstate Ranjan Kumar, who was dismissed for securing dual police appointments in Jharkh

2. Anand Narayan Shukla vs. Jagat Dhari (08.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0455/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the decree for specific performance of a contract merged with the appellate court's order and if the execution court could rescind the contract due to dela

3. Sanjay Singh vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (08.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0454/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal of Sanjay Singh against the State of Madhya Pradesh, focusing on whether his conviction under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC was justified. The co

4. Indian Railways vs. West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited and Ors. (08.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0452/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether Indian Railways qualifies as a deemed distribution licensee under the Electricity Act, 2003, and if it is liable to pay Cross-Subsidy Surcharge for open ac

5. Sunil Kumar Yadav and Ors. vs. The State of Jharkhand and Ors. (07.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0450/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of whether para-teachers in Jharkhand, engaged under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, are entitled to regularisation as Assistant Teachers or Sahayak Acharyas.

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