Supreme Court

1. Supreme Court Orders Mandatory State Rehabilitation for Human Trafficking Survivors

The Supreme Court established a comprehensive victim protection plan requiring states to rehabilitate all rescued human trafficking survivors, not merely provide rescue assistance. The ruling recognizes trafficking as a serious crime demanding consistent, urgent attention and multi-stakeholder coordination.

Why it matters: This precedent strengthens victim rights protections and imposes enforceable state obligations for survivor rehabilitation, directly affecting implementation of anti-trafficking laws across India.

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Supreme Court of India
 · 01 Jun 2026, 11:30 AM IST
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2. Supreme Court Refuses Online NEET-UG Re-Test Citing NTA’s Administrative Overload

The Supreme Court rejected a petition to conduct the June 21, 2026 NEET-UG re-examination online, with justices citing the National Testing Agency’s existing administrative challenges. The decision upholds the offline examination format despite requests from medical aspirants.

Why it matters: This ruling affects tens of thousands of medical entrance candidates and establishes judicial deference to examination board logistics over procedural change requests.

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Supreme Court of India
 · 01 Jun 2026, 03:08 PM IST
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3. Supreme Court Restricts Senior Advocates During Partial Working Days to Promote Junior Lawyers

The Supreme Court implemented a restriction barring senior advocates from appearing or mentioning matters for urgent listing during newly designated partial court working days, effective until July 12. The measure aims to provide professional opportunities and courtroom exposure to junior advocates.

Why it matters: This procedural order affects legal practice opportunities and bar economics, establishing institutional policy to redistribute high-visibility case appearances among practitioners at different career stages.

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Supreme Court of India
 · 01 Jun 2026, 11:20 AM IST
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High Court

4. Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra Appointed Acting CJ of Punjab and Haryana High Court

Following Justice Sheel Nagu’s elevation to the Supreme Court, Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra was appointed Acting Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court via official notification on June 1, 2026. The change reflects ongoing judicial restructuring at the high court level.

Why it matters: This administrative transition affects judicial governance in Punjab and Haryana region and signals advancement patterns within India’s higher judiciary.

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Ministry of Law and Justice / Union of India
 · 01 Jun 2026, 02:31 PM IST
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5. Bombay High Court Issues Injunction Against Ransomware Group Over 680GB Data Theft from HDFC AMC

The Bombay High Court granted interim relief preventing a ransomware group identified as ‘Morpheus’ from releasing or exploiting 680 gigabytes of confidential data stolen from HDFC Asset Management Company. The May 29 order protects sensitive financial information affecting millions of investors.

Why it matters: This ruling establishes judicial mechanism to combat ransomware threats and data extortion, protecting investor interests and corporate confidentiality in the digital economy.

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Bombay High Court
 · 01 Jun 2026, 11:07 AM IST
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6. Bombay High Court: GST Assessment Cannot Proceed Against Non-Existent Post-Amalgamation Entity

The Bombay High Court held that GST assessment proceedings cannot continue against a company that ceases to exist following amalgamation under Section 87 of the CGST Act. Resulting tax liabilities transfer to the amalgamated or successor entity.

Why it matters: This precedent clarifies GST administration post-corporate restructuring, providing certainty for merger transactions and preventing assessment against defunct entities.

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Bombay High Court
 · 01 Jun 2026, 08:30 AM IST
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7. Delhi High Court Orders Immediate Recovery of Back Wages for Child Labour Survivors

The Delhi High Court directed the Sub-Divisional Magistrate to coordinate with police for tracing employers who disappeared after child labour raids, mandating recovery of computed but unpaid wages. The court instructed police to actively investigate and facilitate wage recovery proceedings.

Why it matters: This order strengthens enforcement of child labour laws and wage recovery protections, establishing judicial accountability mechanisms when employers evade recovery obligations.

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Delhi High Court
 · 01 Jun 2026, 09:30 AM IST
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8. Allahabad High Court: Courts Cannot Realign National Highway Projects at Advanced Stages

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking to realign the Kanpur Ring Road Project to protect utility infrastructure, establishing that high courts lack power to mandate project alterations at advanced execution stages. The ruling prioritizes infrastructure timelines over late-stage environmental or infrastructure protection requests.

Why it matters: This precedent defines judicial limits in infrastructure project modification, affecting future petitions challenging major national development projects mid-execution.

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Allahabad High Court
 · 01 Jun 2026, 11:33 AM IST
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Regulatory

9. Labour Ministry Sets ₹15,000 Wage Ceiling for EPF Coverage Under Social Security Code

The Labour Ministry announced a wage ceiling of ₹15,000 for Employee Provident Fund coverage under the Code on Social Security, clarifying membership and contribution obligations. The regulation affects nationwide employee benefit eligibility and employer compliance requirements.

Why it matters: This regulatory threshold directly impacts millions of Indian workers and employers, defining EPF entitlement boundaries and social security coverage under the unified labour codes.

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Ministry of Labour and Employment
 · 01 Jun 2026, 12:30 PM IST
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Regulatory

10. Analysis of Revised Salary Structure Provisions Under India’s Labour Codes

This analysis examines the revised salary structure framework established under India’s new labour codes, detailing statutory provisions and compliance implications. The article addresses how employers and employees must navigate the restructured compensation definitions.

Why it matters: Understanding revised salary structures under labour codes is essential for workplace compliance, wage calculations, and employment law administration across sectors.

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SCC Online Blog
 · 01 Jun 2026, 10:30 AM IST
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11. Rajasthan High Court Halts Two-Year Pattern of Health-Based Bail Grants to Rape Convict Asaram

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The Rajasthan High Court ended a recurring pattern where rape convict Asaram obtained successive bail extensions citing deteriorating health conditions. The court’s intervention prevents continued manipulation of bail procedures through repeated health claims.

Why it matters: This ruling establishes judicial boundaries against bail abuse tactics and strengthens court oversight of repeated bail applications citing medical grounds.

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Rajasthan High Court
 · 01 Jun 2026, 11:47 PM IST
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Criminal Law

12. Mumbai Court Grants CBI Arrest Authority for Former Reliance ADAG Executive in Bank Fraud Case

A Mumbai court authorized the CBI to arrest a former Reliance ADAG executive in connection with a bank fraud investigation, following adversarial hearing of both parties’ submissions. The approval enables criminal prosecution of the white-collar offense.

Why it matters: This decision advances high-profile corporate fraud prosecution and demonstrates judicial authorization mechanisms for investigating economic crimes involving large enterprises.

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Mumbai Court
 · 01 Jun 2026, 08:54 PM IST
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Regulatory

13. ED Attaches ₹1,595 Crore in PACL Fraud Case; Cumulative Seizures Exceed ₹28,600 Crore

The Enforcement Directorate attached assets valued at ₹1,595 crore belonging to Gian Sagar Educational & Charitable Trust in Punjab, advancing recovery efforts in the ongoing PACL case. Cumulative asset attachments in this matter have surpassed ₹28,626 crore across Indian and foreign jurisdictions.

Why it matters: These ongoing seizures demonstrate sustained enforcement action against financial fraud networks and significant asset recovery progress in major Ponzi scheme prosecution.

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Enforcement Directorate
 · 01 Jun 2026, 07:31 PM IST
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Legal News

14. International Arbitration Day Keynote: Professional Ethics Concerns Over Social Media Self-Promotion

At LIDW 2026, prominent advocate Toby Landau KC delivered a keynote address examining how social media self-promotion has become normalized within the legal profession, raising serious reputational and ethical concerns. The discussion highlights regulatory challenges posed by modern promotional practices among advocates.

Why it matters: This professional ethics discourse addresses governance gaps regarding advocate conduct on social platforms, relevant to bar association regulatory frameworks and professional standards.

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LIDW 2026 / SCC Online Blog
 · 01 Jun 2026, 02:30 PM IST
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15. Lord Neuberger Warns Arbitration Must Address Cost, Delay, and Corruption Risks

Lord Neuberger’s keynote at LIDW 2026 acknowledged international arbitration as a successful dispute resolution mechanism while cautioning that unresolved challenges—cost escalation, procedural delay, transparency deficits, and corruption—threaten its long-term legitimacy. The address emphasizes pressing reform requirements.

Why it matters: This high-level critique influences global arbitration practice standards and reform agendas, directly affecting how Indian arbitration practitioners structure proceedings and institutional policies.

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LIDW 2026 / SCC Online Blog
 · 01 Jun 2026, 01:33 PM IST
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16. Indian Council of Arbitration’s 4th Indo-UK Arbitration Conference Inaugurated in London

The Indian Council of Arbitration launched its 4th International Conference on Arbitrating Indo-UK Commercial Disputes on June 5, 2026, at Church House Westminster, inaugurated by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and Master of the Rolls Sir Geoffrey Vos delivered keynote addresses.

Why it matters: This high-level international arbitration conference strengthens India-UK legal and commercial ties, promoting alternative dispute resolution mechanisms for cross-border commercial transactions.

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Indian Council of Arbitration
 · 01 Jun 2026, 10:00 AM IST
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Criminal Law

17. Third Custodial Torture Case Emerges in Odisha; Alleged Hot Water and Chilli Powder Assault

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A third custodial torture case surfaced in Odisha involving allegations of severe physical assault including pouring hot water and chilli powder on detainee. The incident raises critical concerns about police accountability and systemic human rights violations in detention facilities.

Why it matters: Repeated custodial torture allegations in Odisha demand urgent police reform, judicial oversight strengthening, and human rights protections enforcement across detention systems.

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Indian Express
 · 02 Jun 2026, 12:05 AM IST
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Criminal Law

18. Man Dies After Alleged Custodial Torture in Odisha; Three Police Personnel Suspended

A detainee died following alleged custodial torture in Odisha, prompting suspension of three police personnel. Opposition parties documented that nine custodial deaths occurred in the preceding year, matching the total from the prior four-year period combined.

Why it matters: The dramatic spike in custodial death rates signals systemic police brutality and accountability failures, requiring urgent judicial review of detention procedures and police conduct oversight.

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The Hindu
 · 01 Jun 2026, 06:59 PM IST
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Legislation

19. Madhya Pradesh to Roll Out Uniform Civil Code Soon; CM Seeks Public Suggestions

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced imminent implementation of a Uniform Civil Code for the state and invited public suggestions to inform the legislation. The announcement signals accelerated legislative development on personal law reform.

Why it matters: A state-level Uniform Civil Code would represent major personal law reform affecting marriage, inheritance, and succession rights for millions of citizens across Madhya Pradesh.

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Madhya Pradesh Government
 · 01 Jun 2026, 06:18 PM IST
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Legal News

20. NLUJ Launches First Certificate Course on International Arbitration Dynamics

The National Law University Jodhpur’s Centre for Advanced Training and Research in Arbitration Law announced its inaugural Certificate Course on Evolving Dynamics of International Arbitration for 2026. The professional development program targets practicing advocates and legal professionals.

Why it matters: This specialized arbitration training enhances dispute resolution expertise among Indian advocates and supports professional advancement in international commercial law practice.

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National Law University Jodhpur
 · 01 Jun 2026, 11:00 AM IST
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