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The Supreme Court of India issued a stern rebuke on Monday against the practice of "bulldozer justice," asserting that properties cannot be demolished merely because their owners are accused of crimes. The court emphasized that demolition should not occur even if the person is ultimately convicted, clarifying that due process must be followed.

The Supreme Court of India is set to deliver its verdict tomorrow on the bail appeal of Manish Sisodia, a senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), who has been in judicial custody for over 17 months. Sisodia's appeal was heard by the Supreme Court on August 6, with the court reserving its decision following discussions about the duration of the ongoing trial.

The Supreme Court of India expressed deep concern over the conduct of Bibhav Kumar, an aide to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in the alleged assault case involving Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal. The Court was particularly alarmed by the circumstances surrounding the incident, which reportedly occurred at the Chief Minister's residence.

In a significant move to combat misleading advertisements in the health sector, the Supreme Court of India has directed the central government to establish a centralized dashboard for tracking complaints and actions taken against violators. The court's decision follows criticism of inadequate enforcement of existing laws by states and Union territories.

In a significant development for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia, the Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of his bail plea until August 5. The adjournment follows Sisodia's challenge against the Delhi High Court's decision, which had previously rejected his bail application in the controversial Delhi excise policy case.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a directive to the Haryana government to remove barricades at the Shambhu border, escalating tensions as protesting farmers gear up for a march to Delhi. The court emphasized that the blockade was causing inconvenience to commuters, prompting the state government to challenge the ruling in the Supreme Court, citing concerns over law and order.

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar challenging the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)’s registration of a case against him for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking a review of its January 3 verdict that refused to order a separate investigation into the allegations of accounting fraud and stock manipulation against Adani Group companies, as originally claimed in a report by US short-seller Hindenburg Research in January 2023.

In a significant development, the Supreme Court has instructed the Haryana government to immediately open the barricaded Shambhu border and ensure the regulated movement of traffic. The directive comes following a plea against the Punjab and Haryana High Court's July 10 order, which mandated the resumption of traffic within seven days at the border.

The Supreme Court has called for an immediate meeting of the Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) on June 5 to tackle Delhi's severe water crisis amidst scorching summer temperatures and rising demand. The court emphasized that proactive measures should be taken by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government to prevent water wastage and detect leakages within Delhi.

The Delhi government has approached the Centre and the Supreme Court to request additional water supplies from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh due to a severe water shortage in the national capital. This crisis coincides with Delhi's temperature nearing the 50 degrees Celsius mark.

The Supreme Court of India has declined to grant interim bail to former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. The court's decision came during a hearing of Mr. Soren's petition challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is investigating allegations of money laundering.

The Supreme Court has adjourned the petition of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren seeking interim bail to campaign for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Mr. Soren's bail plea will now be heard along with the petition challenging his arrest in a money laundering case, scheduled for hearing on Monday.

The Supreme Court has intervened in the ongoing controversy surrounding a teacher recruitment scam in West Bengal, staying a Calcutta High Court order directing a CBI investigation into the role of state government officials. However, the cancellation of over 25,000 teacher and non-teaching staff appointments remains in effect.