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1. CBI produces five NEET paper leak accused before Delhi court

CBI produces five NEET paper leak accused before Delhi court The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday (May 13, 2026) produced before a Delhi court all five accused arrested in connection

2. MP High Court Refuses Anticipatory Bail In Illegal Liquor Recovery Case, Cites Statutory Bar

MP High Court Refuses Anticipatory Bail In Illegal Liquor Recovery Case, Cites Statutory Bar

MP High Court Refuses Anticipatory Bail In Illegal Liquor Recovery Case, Cites Statutory Bar MP High Court Refuses Anticipatory Bail In Illegal Liquor Recovery Case, Cites Statutory Bar Illegal Liquor Seizure Beyond 50 Litres Bars Anticipatory Bail: Madhya Pradesh High Court The Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to a man accused of storing more than 65 litres of illicit liquor in a cattle shed, holding that courts cannot entertain such pleas in cases covered under Section 59-A(i) of the Madhya Pradesh Excise Act. The Court observed that the statutory bar on anticipatory bail applies where the quantity of liquor seized exceeds fifty bulk litres and cautioned that such extraordinary protection cannot be granted in a routine manner. Justice Ramkumar Choubey passed the order while dismissing the anticipatory bail application filed by Balloo alias Rampal Yadav, who apprehended arrest in connection with Crime No.146/2026 registered at Simariya Police Station in Panna district under Section 34(2) of the Madhya Pradesh Excise Act. According to the prosecution, the police received information on April 12, 2026 that illicit liquor had been stored inside a tapra, or cattle shed, allegedly used by the applicant for housing buffaloes. Acting on the tip-off, a police team conducted a raid at around 8:30 pm. When the police reached the spot, two persons were allegedly seen there. One person escaped, while another man, identified as the applicant’s nephew Anuj Yadav, was caught while attempting to flee. The police later searched the premises and allegedly recovered 65 litres and 700 millilitres of illegal liquor hidden inside a pit covered with a sheet.

3. ‘We all come empty-handed’: Supreme Court asks warring factions to not disrupt mediation in Sunjay Kapur family feud

‘We all come empty-handed’: Supreme Court asks warring factions to not disrupt mediation in Sunjay Kapur family feud

‘We all come empty-handed’: Supreme Court asks warring factions to not disrupt mediation in Sunjay Kapur family feud The Supreme Court on Thursday (May 14, 2026) barred a key company associated with the disputed family estate of the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur from proceeding with the appointment of independent directors, while renewing its appeal to the feuding parties to resolve the bitter inheritance dispute through mediation. Pardiwala and Ujjal Bhuyan observed that octogenarian Rani Kapur, mother of the late industrialist, must have been “shaken” by the continuing family feud, and urged the parties to amicably settle the dispute to avoid a “long-drawn battle”. “...There is this 80-year-old woman. Sometimes you have to compromise at some point in time...We all come empty-handed and will go empty-handed. There has to be a will to settle the matter”, the Bench remarked. The top court made the observations while hearing an interim application moved by Ms. Kapur alleging an attempted “forced takeover” of the disputed family assets. She contended that her daughter-in-law was attempting to assume control over key companies and assets linked to the estate despite the Supreme Court’s May 7 order appointing former Chief Justice of India D. Chandrachud as mediator to facilitate a negotiated settlement.

4. "You Are Not Pope or Priest To Decide Essentialities of Faith": Sr Adv Rajeev Dhavan In Sabarimala Reference Before Supreme Court

"You Are Not Pope or Priest To Decide Essentialities of Faith": Sr Adv Rajeev Dhavan In Sabarimala Reference Before Supreme Court

"You Are Not Pope or Priest To Decide Essentialities of Faith": Sr Adv Rajeev Dhavan In Sabarimala Reference Before Supreme Court "You Are Not Pope or Priest To Decide Essentialities of Faith": Sr Adv Rajeev Dhavan In Sabarimala Reference Before Supreme Court Sr Adv Dhavan made submissions before Supreme Court's 9-judge bench hearing review petitions filed against its 2018 Sabarimala verdict. In his rejoinder submissions before the Supreme Court's 9-judge bench hearing the reference case arising out of the Sabarimala temple entry issue and questions concerning religious freedom, Senior Advocate Rajeev Dhavan urged the bench to exercise caution in matters of religion. "Your lordships are not the HIGH POPE OR THE HIGH PRIESTS TO WANDER INTO THIS PARTICULAR AREA AND ESSENTIALITY OR INTEGRALITY WILL TAKE YOUR LORDSHIPS STRAIGHT INTO IT," Dhavan told the CJI-Kant led bench. The senior lawyer further referred to the 2018 Sabarimala verdict and said, "What happened in Sabarimala? They said this is not essential to your faith...the Article 25 rights, if you treat it as a limitation, they will disappear..if there are threshold requirements, Article 25 and 26 rights will be invalidated..". On the respondent's argument on the concept of the individual alone. Dhavan said Article 26 is a group right along with Article 29 which is also group right. Call it horizontal, call it whatever you like, but constitutionally they are rights vested in collectives and groups, he argued.

5. 7,500-Page Chargesheet Filed In Red Fort Blast That Killed 11

7,500-Page Chargesheet Filed In Red Fort Blast That Killed 11 The chargesheet names 10 individuals linked to Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH).

1. Shrikant Ojha vs. State of UP and Ors. (12.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0471/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of unauthorized sale of land belonging to the Spiritual Regeneration Movement Foundation of India by individuals using forged documents. The parties invo

2. Angelwoods Apartment Allottees Association vs. M. Lalitha and Ors. (12.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0470/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of whether an appeal filed by M. Lalitha against the approval of a resolution plan by Angelwoods Apartment Allottees Association was validly instituted u

3. Project Director, National Highways Authority of India vs. Alfa Remidis Ltd. and Ors. (12.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0469/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between the Project Director, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), and Alfa Remidis Ltd. regarding the compensation for land acquired for highw

4. Ann Saurabh Dutt vs. Lieutenant Colonel Saurabh Iqbal Bahadur Dutt (12.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0468/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of whether Ann Saurabh Dutt's pursuit of her professional career and decision to live separately for her child's welfare constituted cruelty and desertio

5. Mohinder Kaur (D) vs. Brij Lal Arora and Ors. (12.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0467/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by Mohinder Kaur's legal representative against Brij Lal Arora and others, focusing on the enhancement of compensation for the death of Kaur's son in a

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