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The Supreme Court has directed the government to expedite appointments to the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) and ensure serving members continue until new ones are in place. This move aims to prevent a significant reduction in functional benches, thereby safeguarding access to justice for armed forces personnel. The court also extended the tenure of retiring members until September 2026.

Former actor-model Twisha Sharma's funeral took place in Bhopal amidst her family's fight for justice. The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the case, following allegations of dowry harassment. A specialized AIIMS Delhi team conducted a second post-mortem to meticulously preserve evidence and investigate injuries, aiming to uncover the truth behind her suspicious death.

The latest judgment faulted two earlier rulings, holding them inconsistent with the landmark February 1, 2021 verdict by a three-judge bench of Justices N V Ramana, Surya Kant and Aniruddha Bose, which ruled that UAPA’s stringent bail conditions cannot be “used as the sole metric for denial of bail”

'Advance Copy Of Petition To Be Given To Govts'

In an innovative move, Bihar is introducing the 'Ganga Prahari Aapda Mitra Scheme' to address the pressing issue of drowning in its waterways. This program will equip local youth from river-adjacent communities with essential swimming skills and life-saving techniques.

The Supreme Court has declared bail conditions in Odisha requiring accused persons to clean police stations as "null and void," citing a "colonial mindset" and human rights violations. The court emphasized that such degrading conditions are impermissible and must be removed from all bail orders across the state.

‘Lok Adalats Are Justice Itself’

In response to the cooking fuel crisis, Patna is ramping up the supply of 5kg LPG cylinders to support at-risk communities. While officials assure residents of a steady LPG flow, reports suggest some workers are facing higher informal prices, prompting many to seek more affordable options. Meanwhile, initiatives are being launched to enhance piped natural gas accessibility throughout the district.

The government has informed the Supreme Court that landmark rulings decriminalizing adultery and same-sex relationships were based on subjective constitutional morality, deeming them "not a good law." Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that "constitutional morality" is vague and foreign legal reliance is concerning, questioning its role in judicial review and democratic lawmaking.