CVC Report: 7,229 CBI Corruption Cases Pending Trial, 409 Over 20 Years

NTA Gets CISF Security Cover After NEET Paper Leak; CBI Chargesheet Reveals Lapses

Following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak that triggered nationwide protests and the resignation of the Union Education Minister, the NTA is shifting to a new office with CISF security cover. The CBI chargesheet highlights systemic lapses, including lack of frisking and CCTV monitoring, which allowed the leak. A high-powered task force under Nandan Nilekani has been set up to recommend exam reforms.

SC Retains 3-Year Practice Rule for Judicial Entry, Allows Transition Window Till March 2027

The Supreme Court upheld the mandatory three-year practice requirement for judicial service entry but created a two-year transition window (May 20, 2025 to March 31, 2027) allowing fresh law graduates to apply. Selected candidates must undergo one year of training at State Judicial Academies plus one year of law clerkship before regular appointment, effectively substituting the practice period with structured training.

SC Asks if PMLA Adjudicating Authority Can Confirm Attachments Without Judicial Member; Only 60 of 8,851 ED Cases Went to Trial

The Supreme Court questioned whether the PMLA Adjudicating Authority can validly confirm asset attachment orders when sitting without a judicial member, given the massive workload of thousands of cases per tribunal. With ED data showing only 60 of 8,851 cases went to trial, the core issue is whether quasi-judicial functions are being performed properly or merely rubber-stamped.

SC Judge Flags Frivolous Criminal Cases, 4.27 Cr Pending, Calls for Amnesty

Supreme Court Judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has sharply criticized the filing of frivolous criminal cases, including those over food choices, poems, and social media posts. He proposed a one-time amnesty for non-serious cases to reduce the massive 4.27 crore pending criminal caseload, highlighting systemic issues in criminal justice and policing.

Centre Overhauls NTA with CISF, AI Monitoring & HLCE Reforms After NEET-UG Leak

The Centre is overhauling NTA after the NEET-UG paper leak by implementing HLCE recommendations, deploying CISF, adding AI monitoring, and restructuring leadership. This impacts exam integrity for millions of aspirants and introduces key bodies like K Radhakrishnan Committee and Nandan Nilekani Task Force – high relevance for governance and education policy.

SC Mandates SOPs to Curb Digital Arrests, Orders Time-Bound Refunds via I4C-RBI Portal

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre, States, RBI, and telecom authorities to implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to combat 'digital arrest' scams. The order mandates time-bound grievance redressal, zero FIR registration, and money restoration mechanisms. The I4C report shows a 86% reduction in complaints from 2024 to June 2026.

SC Replaces 2023 Gender Stereotype Handbook with 2026 Report on Compassionate Court Practices for Trial Judges

The Supreme Court has released a new report replacing its 2023 gender stereotype handbook, shifting focus from language to courtroom trauma. It mandates trial judges to develop an 'Emotional Quotient', control aggressive cross-examinations, and prevent secondary traumatisation of sexual assault survivors, following the Allahabad HC's controversial 'preparation vs attempt' ruling.

Lok Sabha Passes Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026; India's Russian Oil Imports Hit All-Time High of 48%

Today's top news covers the Lok Sabha's passage of the Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026 without debate, India's all-time high Russian oil imports at 48% in June 2026, multiple Supreme Court orders on Cauvery, Manipur, and Abhishek Banerjee, and a police lathi-charge on student protesters in Jharkhand. Key for Prelims: data points, bill names, SC orders.