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1. Government to move Bill in Rajya Sabha today to make insult to Vande Mataram a criminal offence

Government to move Bill in Rajya Sabha today to make insult to Vande Mataram a criminal offence

Government to move Bill in Rajya Sabha today to make insult to Vande Mataram a criminal offence The Centre will begin the Monsoon Session of Parliament on Monday (July 20, 2026) with a move to grant statutory protection to the National Song Vande Mataram., listing the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026. This legislation seeks to amend the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. The existing law penalises acts of disrespect towards national symbols such as the National Flag, the Constitution, and the National Anthem with imprisonment of up to three years. The proposed amendment seeks to extend similar protection to Vande Mataram. According to the Bill, any act causing obstruction in the singing of the National Song or insulting it in any form would become punishable under law. The Bill circulated among the Rajya Sabha members and listed for introduction on Monday (July 20), said, “At the meeting of the Constituent Assembly held on the 24th January, 1950, its President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, stated that the song Vande Mataram composed by Shri Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, that played a historic role in the Indian freedom struggle, shall be honoured equally with ‘Jana-Gana-Mana’ and shall have equal status with it. Presently, there is no specific legal provision to prevent insults to the singing of Vande Mataram, which is honoured as the National Song.

2. Telangana government sets up panel to audit private universities as per Supreme Court directions

Telangana government sets up panel to audit private universities as per Supreme Court directions

Telangana government sets up panel to audit private universities as per Supreme Court directions The Telangana government has decided to inspect all private universities in the State in response to directions from the Supreme Court, which has sought detailed information on their establishment, governance, academic standards and regulatory compliance. The decision is based on the Supreme Court’s directions in the Ayesha Jain vs Union of India case, in which the apex court took note of several complaints relating to private universities, and asked all State governments to conduct comprehensive inspections and submit affidavits covering multiple aspects of their operations. An official said, in compliance with the order, the government has constituted a high-level committee headed by the Commissioner of Collegiate Education. The committee comprises the Secretary of the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) as convenor, the Registrar of JNTU as member-convenor, the Registrar of Palamuru University, the Chief Finance and Accounts Officer of Osmania University and the Assistant Director (Academic-C), Commissionerate of Technical Education, as members. According to officials, the apex court has directed the States to furnish details on nine key aspects of private universities. These include the rationale behind establishing each university, the objectives of the sponsoring organisation, and whether any feasibility or policy studies were undertaken before their establishment. The court has also sought information on land allotments or other concessions granted by the State, the governing bodies managing the institutions, and the process followed for appointing their members. The affidavit of the committee is also expected to explain the admission process, including entrance criteria and whether they comply with statutory provisions, as well as the recruitment of…

3. CBI conducts searches across four States in ₹1,109-crore bank fraud case

CBI conducts searches across four States in ₹1,109-crore bank fraud case The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has conducted searches at six locations across West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and U

4. High Court Advocates Association hits ‘dislike’ on lawyers’ reels

High Court Advocates Association hits ‘dislike’ on lawyers’ reels

High Court Advocates Association hits ‘dislike’ on lawyers’ reels The Kerala High Court Advocates Association (KHCAA) has objected to social media reels posted by lawyers, saying many are “not keeping with the ethics and dignity of advocates.” The lawyers’ body recently issued a circular asking its members to refrain from creating social media content in and around court premises. According to the Association’s secretary, such content could attract legal action under the provisions of the Advocates Act. One of the latest reels to attract attention features a young lawyer alternating between scenes of her working out at a gym in sportswear and appearing in professional attire on court premises. A complaint has been filed against the Kottayam-based lawyer, who posted the reel on her Instagram account. Another video begins with a woman lawyer narrating her day in court and chatting with a friend in a corridor of the Kerala High Court, with footage recorded on the court premises. The Association has received a complaint about the latter video, said Nima Jacob, Secretary of the KHCAA. The Association will conduct a preliminary inquiry into the alleged recording of the reel by the lawyer before referring the matter to the Bar Council of Kerala and the Registry of the Kerala High Court, the two authorities empowered to initiate legal action in such cases, Ms. Such videos typically begin with advocates narrating their day in court, often while dressed in court attire, before shifting to scenes at restaurants or their homes, she pointed out.

5. Inside the legal campaign that freed Gautam Adani from US prosecution

Inside the legal campaign that freed Gautam Adani from US prosecution

Inside the legal campaign that freed Gautam Adani from US prosecution - International - 7 min read Inside the legal campaign that freed Gautam Adani from US prosecution New Delhi, A 10-week defence campaign involving about 600 pages of legal submissions, presentations and expert testimony helped persuade the US Justice Department to drop bribery and securities fraud charges against billionaire Gautam Adani, according to newly unsealed court filings that detail how one of the year's highest-profile corporate prosecutions was abandoned. Giuffra Jr, Adani's lead lawyer and co-chair of Sullivan & Cromwell, in a July 14 filing said the effort, which ran from February 3 to April 17, included a 118-page submission to prosecutors, a 12-page supplemental filing and two slide presentations totalling 130 pages. A separate 151-page presentation was also submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission in March. The case began on November 20, 2024, when US prosecutors unsealed an indictment charging Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, his nephew and executive director at Adani Green Energy Ltd Sagar Adani, former Adani Green CEO Vneet Jaain and others with conspiring to pay more than USD 250 million in bribes to Indian government officials to secure solar energy supply contracts projected to generate more than USD 2 billion in after-tax profits over two decades. Prosecutors had also alleged that the defendants misled investors about the alleged scheme, enabling the group to raise more than USD 3 billion through loans and bond issuances. The Adani Group has repeatedly denied the allegations, calling them baseless. The case, unsealed during the final weeks of the Biden administration, remained largely dormant before the Department of Justice (DOJ) on May 18, 2026 moved to dismiss the indictment.

1. Rahul and Ors. vs. The New India Assurance Company Limited and Ors. (16.07.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0710/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the New India Assurance Company Limited could deny Rahul's claim for compassionate appointment due to his father's retirement after age 55, despite applyin

2. Basamma and Ors. vs. Goparappa and Ors. (16.07.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0709/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of whether the High Court erred in setting aside findings of the First Appellate Court without hearing the appellants, Basamma and others, in a partition

3. National Legal Services Authority vs. Union of India (UOI) and Ors. (16.07.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0708/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of continued incarceration of elderly and terminally ill prisoners, highlighting concerns over their fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21 of the C

4. Bajaj Trading Company vs. Union of India (UOI) (16.07.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0707/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Bajaj Trading Company and the Union of India regarding a shortage of 1,742 bags of salt during transit by railway. The core issue was whether t

5. Deo Prasad and Ors. vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (15.07.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0706/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by Deo Prasad and others against their conviction for murder under Sections 147, 148, and 302 read with 149 of the IPC. The core issue was whether the p

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