India Supreme Court and government legal initiatives highlighted in July 2026

The Legal Bites June 2026 roundup noted that the India‑Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement entered into force on 1 June, granting zero‑duty access for most Indian exports; the Bihar government repealed its Shops and Establishments Act after the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code took effect; the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation launched a centralized online patient‑feedback system; and the Centre started a nationwide “Khet Bachao Abhiyan” to promote soil conservation. The Supreme Court also ruled that married daughters are eligible for compassionate fair‑price‑shop dealership in a recent case.

LiveLaw announced a new “Breaking News Alerts” service to deliver real‑time updates on high‑court pronouncements. On 20 July 2026 it reported several developments: a High Court in Madhya Pradesh questioned whether lack of DNA evidence can alone justify acquittal in a rape case; a bill to increase the number of Supreme Court judges was introduced in the Lok Sabha; the Karnataka High Court rejected a media plea to reveal a child victim’s identity; the Supreme Court heard challenges to the APAAR Aadhaar‑linked academic identifier scheme; CJI Surya Kant rebuked attempts to approach the Court directly; and the Court issued a notice to curb unethical overpricing of essential medicines.