Delhi Police Affidavit in SC: Facial Recognition Identifies 2,873 Criminals at Jantar Mantar Protest

Supreme Court to Examine Proportionality of Facial Recognition System in Delhi Protest

The Supreme Court will examine the proportionality of facial recognition technology used by Delhi Police during a student protest, raising critical questions about privacy, surveillance, and the balance between security and civil liberties. This has implications for the legal framework governing biometric surveillance in India.

Vitraya Tech Moves SC for CBI Probe into Health Data Breach by Competitors

A health insurance firm, Vitraya Technologies, has petitioned the Supreme Court alleging a coordinated cyber attack by competitors led to a massive data breach of sensitive customer information including Aadhaar and medical records. The company claims the Punjab Police registered an FIR after a six-month delay in a 'mechanical' manner, failing to investigate the named perpetrators. The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, CBI, and Punjab government, making this a significant case on data privacy, corporate cybercrime, and investigative accountability.

UPSC Key: 14 Internal EC Dissents, Tarang Shakti-26 Multinational Exercise, and AI-Driven Semiconductor Supercycle

This Indian Express 'UPSC Key' compilation covers six critical topics: unprecedented internal dissent within the Election Commission (14 objections in 10 months), the second edition of India's largest multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti-26, the Supreme Court's reaffirmation of the Bijoe Emmanuel precedent on Vande Mataram, a new Centre scheme for lithium and nickel processing, the evolution of Yemen's Houthis from a local revivalist movement to a Red Sea power, and the global semiconductor 'supercycle' driven by AI demand. Each story is mapped to UPSC syllabus with previous year questions.

Karnataka HC Upholds 1.27 Acre Land Acquisition for DRDO's CAIR Project as National Security Imperative

Karnataka HC upheld acquisition of 1.27 acres for DRDO's CAIR project, overriding procedural lapses due to national security. This judgment harmonizes private property rights with constitutional duty to protect the nation.

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.

Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Delhi-NCR Sexual Assaults, Cites Article 21 and Nirbhaya Parallel

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of recent sexual assault cases in Delhi-NCR, flagging lax patrolling and administrative failures that make public spaces 'zones of high risk'. The court invoked Article 21 (right to life and personal liberty) and drew a painful parallel to the 2012 Nirbhaya case, demanding accountability and a measurable response from authorities. This has major implications for law enforcement accountability, women's safety, and judicial oversight.

SC Quashes NEET Protest FIRs Under Article 142, Orders Compensation Policy for Suicide Victims

Supreme Court used Article 142 to quash all FIRs registered against NEET protesters across India, while ordering compensation policy for families of students who died by suicide. This judgment underscores the balance between protest rights and criminal liability, and the government's commitment to address exam leak issues.

NIA Special Court Convicts 10 Maoists in 2013 Jheeram Valley Massacre: 27 Killed

A Special NIA Court in Chhattisgarh has convicted 10 Maoists for the 2013 Jheeram Valley massacre that killed 27 people, including top Congress leaders. This landmark conviction highlights the NIA's role in counter-insurgency and judicial accountability, making it critical for internal security and polity sections.