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Freedom From Bondage Cannot Be Secured by Rescue Alone: Supreme Court Mandates 24-Hour Release Certificate, 7-Day Financial Aid, and Uniform SOP (2026 INSC 1185)
In Surendra Manjhi v. Union of India (2026 INSC 1185), the Supreme Court directed all States and UTs to implement a uniform Standard Operating Procedure within six months, issuing release certificates within 24 hours, immediate financial aid within 7 days, and rehabilitation plans within 90 days.
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Caste Names Will Disappear Into Oblivion: Madras High Court Upholds Tamil Nadu G.O. Removing Caste Names From Streets, Roads, and Water Bodies (2026:MHC:4029)
In S. Paramasivam v. State of Tamil Nadu & Anr. (2026:MHC:4029), Justices C.V. Karthikeyan and R. Sakthivel dismissed a writ challenge, vacated the interim stay, and directed the State to continue identifying and renaming streets, roads, and water bodies bearing caste-based names.
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