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1. Supreme Court issues directions to speed up NIA cases: Maximum 15 cases per court, daily trials

Supreme Court issues directions to speed up NIA cases: Maximum 15 cases per court, daily trials The Supreme Court on Friday issued a slew of directions to expedite trials pending before special courts

Supreme Court issues directions to speed up NIA cases: Maximum 15 cases per court, daily trials

Supreme Court issues directions to speed up NIA cases: Maximum 15 cases per court, daily trials The Supreme Court on Friday issued a slew of directions to expedite trials pending before special courts in cases under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act [In Re: Creation of Special Exclusive Courts]. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi directed that there shall be at least one special NIA court for every 10-15 pending trials. The Court passed the order while hearing a suo motu case registered in February this year to oversee the creation of special courts to tackle the pendency of criminal trials under special laws such as the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). "If there are more than 15 trials pending within the jurisdiction of a particular High Court, then in that case two courts shall be set up. Whereas, where trials are more than 25, three courts will be set up," the Bench ordered. The Court directed the Central government and the NIA to approach the jurisdictional High Courts for setting up exclusive courts for hearing of matters. "We request the concerned authorities to consult with the High Courts and provide exclusive space, sufficient space, for the service of the exclusive courts where the Presiding Officers shall be entrusted only with the trial of cases under Section 11 of the Act," the Bench said. Section 11 of the NIA Act empowers the Central government to designated sessions courts as special NIA courts.

2. Supreme Court raises alarm over Punjab drug crisis, urges police to target big sharks instead of small players

Supreme Court raises alarm over Punjab drug crisis, urges police to target big sharks instead of small players The Supreme Court on Friday expressed deep concern over the growing drug crisis in Punjab

Supreme Court raises alarm over Punjab drug crisis, urges police to target big sharks instead of small players

Supreme Court raises alarm over Punjab drug crisis, urges police to target big sharks instead of small players The Supreme Court on Friday expressed deep concern over the growing drug crisis in Punjab and the alarming human toll of narcotics abuse. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi indicated that the situation may require structural as well as policy-level intervention, including the possible involvement of the Central government. It referred to a distressing incident to underscore the scale of the crisis. “See what we read. The Bench noted that the situation in Punjab, particularly in areas like Ludhiana, had reached alarming proportions. The Court went on to observe that intervention by the Union government may be required, while cautioning against viewing such involvement politically. “Perhaps Central government intervention may be needed. But when they do intervene, do not think as if the Centre is interfering. The common goal should be to curb the drug menace,” said CJI Kant. The crisis has been linked to heavy pendency of drug cases and structural strain on courts dealing with such cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act).

3. Crude timing: $7 billion 'unusual' oil bets placed ahead of Iran war announcements

Crude timing: $7 billion 'unusual' oil bets placed ahead of Iran war announcements A few billion-dollar bets on oil markets were placed just before major Iran-related announcements by US President Don

Crude timing: $7 billion 'unusual' oil bets placed ahead of Iran war announcements

Crude timing: $7 billion 'unusual' oil bets placed ahead of Iran war announcements A few billion-dollar bets on oil markets were placed just before major Iran-related announcements by US President Donald Trump and the timing is now raising eyebrows across global trading floors. According to traders, market experts and a Reuters analysis of exchange data, oil positions worth as much as $7 billion were placed across March and April on expectations of falling prices, just ahead of key political developments related to the Middle East and Iran. The total size of the bets is far higher than earlier estimates of $2.6 billion, which had already triggered concerns in Washington and warnings about the use of non-public information for trading. The positions were placed across major exchanges, ICE and CME, and included crude oil, diesel and gasoline futures, along with longer-dated contracts linked to global benchmarks. These exchanges, the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), host key global oil futures markets. ‘Off’ timing The first unusual activity was recorded on March 23. Just minutes before Trump announced a delay to planned attacks on Iranian power infrastructure, traders placed large sell orders. Around 20,000 Brent and West Texas Intermediate contracts were traded within a short window, along with diesel and gasoline positions. The total value for that day was about $2.2 billion.

4. Minister wanted to ‘praise’ Col. Sofiya Qureshi, but could not articulate, M.P. tells Supreme Court

Sofiya Qureshi, but could not articulate, M.P. tells Supreme Court The State of Madhya Pradesh on Friday (May 8, 2026) told the Supreme Court that State Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah had intended to “pra

Minister wanted to ‘praise’ Col. Sofiya Qureshi, but could not articulate, M.P. tells Supreme Court

Sofiya Qureshi, but could not articulate, M.P. tells Supreme Court The State of Madhya Pradesh on Friday (May 8, 2026) told the Supreme Court that State Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah had intended to “praise” Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, but could not articulate himself properly. Shah is accused of making disparaging remarks against the Army officer, who had briefed the media during “Operation Sindoor”. Appearing before a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, for the State of Madhya Pradesh, submitted, “I am not justifying anything… But he possibly wanted to praise the lady… He had tendered an apology. He could not articulate and he wanted to praise… It is unfortunate.” Chief Justice Kant responded that it was “most unfortunate”. “We know that when a political personality wants to praise, how well they can do it. If he wanted to apologise, he should have done it immediately,” the Chief Justice told Mr. Shah, said a public apology had been issued the next day. Chief Justice Kant observed that the apology came only after the court took cognisance of the matter. He said the apology appeared to be part of a “fake defence”. “You should have gone with folded hands and tendered an apology… You feel as if you are above the law,” Chief Justice Kant said.

5. Cannot order arrest of Anil Ambani to sensationalise case: Supreme Court in bank fraud matter

Cannot order arrest of Anil Ambani to sensationalise case: Supreme Court in bank fraud matter The Supreme Court on Friday said that it will not pass orders to arrest industrialist Anil Ambani in the c

Cannot order arrest of Anil Ambani to sensationalise case: Supreme Court in bank fraud matter

Cannot order arrest of Anil Ambani to sensationalise case: Supreme Court in bank fraud matter The Supreme Court on Friday said that it will not pass orders to arrest industrialist Anil Ambani in the case of bank fraud by Reliance Communications (RCOM) and its group entities. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said that the law laid down by the Supreme Court previously makes it clear that arrest can be ordered only if the investigating agency wants it and it cannot be done to sensationalise the matter. "This court has ruled every now and then this court would be very shy to order arrest unless the investigating arm wants. Arrest cannot be ordered to sensationalise it," Justice Bagchi remarked. "There are cases where custodial interrogation becomes needed. We have to leave it to the (investigating) agency," CJI Kant weighed in. The Court was hearing a plea filed by former Secretary to the Government of India, EAS Sarma (petitioner), seeking a court-monitored probe into the allegations against Reliance and Ambani. According to the petition before the Court, RCOM and its subsidiaries - Reliance Infratel and Reliance Telecom - received loans amounting to ₹31,580 crore between 2013 and 2017 from a consortium of banks led by State Bank of India (SBI).

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