Law

NEET-UG 2026 cancelled to protect students’ interests: NTA in SC

IANS | May 29, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday told the Supreme Court that its decision to cancel the NEET-UG 2026 examination and order a re-test was taken “in the interest of students” and to preserve public confidence in the national examination system.

SIR debate: Advocates hail apex court verdict upholding EC's constitutional powers

IANS | May 27, 2026 1:23 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to undertake a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with advocates appearing in the matter saying the apex court had effectively endorsed the legality and fairness of the exercise while rejecting allegations levelled against the poll body.

SC issues fresh directions to curb illegal sand mining in Chambal sanctuary

IANS | May 26, 2026 8:02 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a fresh set of sweeping directions to Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh to curb rampant illegal sand mining in and around the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary, cautioning that continued environmental degradation and unchecked mining activities pose a serious threat to wildlife habitats, river ecosystems and public infrastructure.