- SC/ST Act Scope Narrowed — Private, enclosed-room altercations without public element may not attract the Act; lower courts directed to scrutinize pleadings strictly.
- Limitation Bar Enforced — Plaints demonstrably time-barred must be rejected at threshold; belated public notices cannot resurrect claims.
- Judiciary Recruitment Reform — Three-year practice prerequisite for civil judge posts abolished; aims to attract younger talent and reduce vacancies.
- Dowry Death Case Timelines — Ten binding directions include fixed trial windows, monthly progress filings and expedited compensation.
- Arbitral Award Enforcement vs Sovereign Immunity — High Court ruling underscores ongoing tension; likely to reach Supreme Court soon.
