Supreme Court Forms Committee to Probe Student Violence and Reviews CBSE Language Policy
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Supreme Court clarifies Bar Council of India chief Manan Mishra holds only a pro tem position amid tenure challenges
During a court hearing on September 2, 2026, the Supreme Court addressed petitions challenging Manan Mishra's extended tenure, stating that he does not continue as a democratically elected official but merely as a pro tem chairman of the BCI. The bench also ordered oversight by the Attorney General and Solicitor General for upcoming policy decisions.
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CJP leader Saurav Das cancels September 5 Delhi protest march after receiving formal assurances from the Centre
On September 1, 2026, CJP leader Saurav Das informed the Supreme Court that the planned September 5 protest march in New Delhi has been officially called off. The decision followed direct assurances from the Central government regarding the withdrawal of contentious First Information Reports filed across the country. The Supreme Court previously intervened in related student demonstration matters by quashing several regional FIRs.
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Supreme Court establishes high-powered panel led by former judge Subhash Reddy to investigate student protest violence
The Supreme Court announced the formation of a five-member high-powered enquiry committee headed by former apex court judge Justice Subhash Reddy on August 20, 2026. The panel has been tasked with investigating widespread student protests and the excessive use of force by police officers during demonstrations. The intervention comes in response to escalating tensions and violence reported across student rallies.
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Supreme Court questions CBSE language framework and requests policy review regarding English instruction
During a hearing on August 20, 2026, the Supreme Court questioned the Central Board of Secondary Education regarding its controversial three-language policy, specifically asking how English could be categorized as a non-native language. The bench urged authorities to prevent placing undue pressure on young students and recommended considering a one-time reprieve for Class 6 students to ease the transition.
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