The Supreme Court has stayed the deportation of Jaynab Bibi, who was declared a foreigner by the foreigners tribunal under Section 2(a) of the Foreigners Act, 1946,  a decision upheld by the Gauhati High Court.

A bench directed no coercive action and issued notice to the Centre and Assam government, with a returnable date set for August 25, 2025. 

Bibi claimed Indian citizenship by birth, citing extensive documentary evidence, including NRC inclusion, electoral rolls, land records, and village head certificates to prove her Indian citizenship. She argued that the tribunal ignored this proof and passed a mechanical order.  

The Supreme Court rejected an army commando’s plea seeking exemption from surrender after being convicted under Section 304B IPC for strangling his wife, a dowry death case. 

The court ruled that participation in Operation Sindoor and 20 years of elite military service cannot protect against criminal liability. 

The Court said his physical strength only proves he could have strangled his wife alone.

The bench noted the exemption from surrender applies in minor offences, not serious crimes like this. The Court agreed to hear the appeal but refused protection from arrest and asked to surrender within two weeks. 

The Supreme Court has praised Tamil Nadu for using preventive detention laws to combat cyber offenders, noting that regular criminal laws often fail to effectively address such crimes. 

The petition was filed by the father of Abhijeet Singh, detained under the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1982, for allegedly defrauding a woman of ₹84.5 lakh via cyber fraud. 

He argued it was a one-time act, not affecting public order, and claimed inadequate notice, violating Article 22(5) of the Constitution and due process.

The Court clarified that while detention duration is up to the State, courts can quash illegal detention orders. The matter was listed for further hearing on June 25.

The Gauhati High Court has directed that all child trafficking trials pending in Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh be completed within six months. 

The Court issued this directive in compliance with the Supreme Court’s order in Pinki v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr., which mandates expeditious disposal of child trafficking cases.

The Court has emphasised the adoption of suggestions from the Bharatiya Institute of Research and Development (BIRD) report, urging that all missing children cases be treated as trafficking unless proven otherwise.

The Court instructed subordinate courts to conduct trials on a day-to-day basis if necessary. The Supreme Court will review compliance in October 2025.

A public interest litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court by lawyer Ajay Bansal, seeking the immediate suspension of all Boeing aircraft operated by Air India

The move follows after the devastating June 12 crash of Flight AI‑171 from Ahmedabad to London, which claimed 241 lives on board and 39–60 on the ground. 

The petition raises concerns over recurring safety issues, including malfunctioning equipment on recent flights, and cites DGCA findings that revealed fabricated safety audit records.

The plea demands a two‑week grounding, comprehensive safety audits, public disclosure of findings, and stricter operational protocols under the Aircraft Act and related rules. 

The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) has urged the Chief Justice of India to take suo motu cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) summons to Senior Advocate Pratap Venugopal under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Venugopal was summoned for providing a legal opinion in connection with ESOPs granted to a corporate executive. SCAORA termed the summons an attack on lawyer-client privilege protected under Section 132 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

The association warned that such actions could have a chilling effect on legal practice and urged the judiciary to protect the independence of the Bar and uphold constitutional safeguards.

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a petition challenging the Madurai Police’s requirement that vehicle passes be obtained 24 hours in advance from the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) for the June 22 Muruga Bakthargal Aanmeega Maanadu. 

Senior Advocate Siddharth Luthra argued that the state’s refusal to allow e‑passes via the TN e‑Pass portal was regressive, but the bench, Justices Mehta and Varale, found no fault given logistical constraints. 

The Court noted the option of a Letters Patent Appeal remained open, and permitted the petitioner to withdraw the Special Leave Petition, enabling the right to approach the High Court again.

The Supreme Court granted police protection to a 16-year-old girl from Bihar who fled a forced marriage to a 33-year-old contractor, allegedly arranged by her parents to repay debts. 

Alleging physical abuse by the man, she sought the annulment of her marriage with him under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006.

Her friend, who helped her escape, now faces kidnapping charges. The Court, hearing the petition under Article 32, directed the DGP of Bihar and the Delhi Police Commissioner to provide full security and remain in contact with the duo. 

Authorities must submit status reports by July 15. Notice has been issued to all respondents.