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SC to review Raj HC order cancelling 93 sand mining leases.

The Supreme Court has issued binding directions to all high courts to expedite judgment delivery and reduce judicial delays. Reserved judgments must now be pronounced within three months, with bail orders to be delivered on the same or next day. All judgments will be uploaded online within 24 hours of pronouncement.

The Supreme Court ruled that a will cannot be invalidated solely because legal heirs were excluded from a property. The exclusion of natural heirs, by itself, is not a suspicious circumstance unless accompanied by other factors affecting the will's genuineness.

In a landmark case that has spanned 15 years, a woman's determination to claim her rightful half of a shared flat culminated in a Supreme Court ruling for an auction of the property. The journey was fraught with challenges, especially after a 2012 court decree had previously recognized her ownership and the right to collect rent.

The matter was heard by a Bench of Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice R. Mahadevan in a Special Leave Petition filed by M/s Bhaskar International Private Limited and others against SBI. M/s Bhaskar International Private Limited v. State Bank of India

The judgment came in a decades-old family property dispute from Karnataka where the legal heirs of a deceased Chartered Accountant challenged a Will executed in favour of his sister.

The CBI has taken over the Twisha Sharma death case investigation following a Supreme Court directive. A team has arrived in Bhopal to begin the probe, with the apex court also ordering both families to refrain from media interviews. Meanwhile, the Madhya Pradesh High Court will hear challenges to the anticipatory bail granted to the mother-in-law on May 27.

The Supreme Court is set to hear pleas seeking the overhaul or replacement of the National Testing Agency (NTA) following the alleged NEET UG 2026 paper leak controversy. Medical bodies FAIMA and UDF have demanded stricter exam reforms, judicial monitoring, a Computer-Based Test model, and a detailed CBI status report on the ongoing investigation.

The Supreme Court mandated that in-service teachers must pass the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) to continue their employment, extending the deadline to August 31, 2028. Dismissing review petitions, the bench emphasized the RTE Act's intent for all teachers to meet minimum qualifications, prioritizing children's educational future.

The Supreme Court expressed deep concern over the NEET paper leak, calling it "traumatic" for students and families and emphasizing the need for accountability. The bench stressed that youngsters should not be disappointed by repeated examination lapses. The government assured the court that Prime Minister Modi is personally monitoring developments to ensure no shortcomings.

No action was taken as arbitration proceedings between owners were ongoing, says DTCP

The Supreme Court declined to review the NFL’s appeal in Brian Flores’ racial discrimination case, allowing the lawsuit to continue in court. Flores accused the Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, and Denver Broncos of unfair treatment during coaching decisions. The NFL wanted the case handled through private arbitration, but courts ruled the process lacked enough independence and fairness.

A Supreme Court plea seeks a CBI probe into the "Cockroach Janta Party" and alleged fake advocates, amidst a political storm over the viral digital campaign. The group, which gained traction discussing unemployment and exam leaks, saw its website taken down. Founder Abhijeet Dipke accused the government of suppression and claimed to have received death threats.

The Supreme Court has underscored the legal rights of individuals to dictate their estate plans, stating that a Will is not automatically deemed suspicious simply because it omits heirs like a spouse or children.