# Supreme Court of India

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-04**: Delhi Court Dismisses Bail Pleas — Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai rejects bail applications of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, ruling them not maintainable due to a Supreme Court order and a pending larger bench reference in the Gulfisha Fatima case.
- **2026-Q2 (projected)**: IPO Launch — Expected window for WeWork India to tap the public markets following regulatory clearance.
- **2026-03-16**: SC Dismissal — The Supreme Court dismisses the appeal, providing judicial finality to the dispute.
- **2026-03-11**: Tribunal Advocacy — Legal experts and NEW members call for the re-establishment of election tribunals to address case backlogs.
- **2026-03-10**: ADR Conference — Justice Madan B. Lokur delivers a critique of the Collegium system's current state in New Delhi.
- **2026-03-10**: CEC Reform Proposal — Proposal for 2/3 parliamentary majority for CEC appointments is formally suggested.
- **2026-02-28**: Surrender Deadline — The deadline for the accused CA to surrender to the Enforcement Directorate.
- **2026-02-18**: Supreme Court Decision — The SC upholds the High Court order and denies bail to Bhaskar Yadav.
- **2026-02-10**: Delhi High Court Ruling — The Delhi High Court refuses anticipatory bail, citing the need for custodial interrogation.
- **2026-01**: Appeal Filed — An appeal is filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay High Court's decision.
- **2025-Q4**: Bombay HC Ruling — The Bombay High Court issues a verdict in favor of WeWork India regarding its corporate structure and IPO eligibility.

## Recent coverage (4 stories)

### Khalid, Imam Bail Denied: SC’s 1-Year Wait Rule Bars Relief Under UAPA
2026-07-06 05:07:48 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

A Delhi court rejected bail for Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, citing a Supreme Court order that blocks fresh petitions until protected witnesses testify or one year passes. The decision reinforces procedural hurdles in UAPA conspiracy cases.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/legal-khalid-imam-bail-denied-sc-year-rule

### Supreme Court Clears Path for WeWork India IPO with Appeal Dismissal
2026-03-16 13:24:03 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed an appeal challenging a Bombay High Court verdict, effectively removing a major legal hurdle for WeWork India’s Initial Public Offering. This decision provides the co-working giant with the judicial finality required to proceed with its multi-million dollar listing plan.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/supreme-court-wework-india-ipo-verdict

### Judicial Independence at Risk: Ex-Judge Critiques India's Collegium Delays
2026-03-11 00:33:18 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Former Supreme Court Justice Madan B. Lokur has warned that the executive branch is undermining the judicial appointment process by stalling Collegium recommendations for years. His critique also extends to the lack of transparency in the appointment and removal of the Chief Election Commissioner, calling for urgent legislative reform.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/india-judicial-collegium-system-critique-lokur

### SC Denies Bail to CA in Rs 640 Crore Cyber Fraud and Money Laundering Case
2026-02-19 10:39:37 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 5

The Supreme Court of India has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Chartered Accountant Bhaskar Yadav in a massive Rs 640 crore cyber fraud investigation. Upholding a previous Delhi High Court ruling, the court cited the complexity of the money laundering network and the necessity for custodial interrogation by the Enforcement Directorate.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/sc-denies-bail-ca-640-crore-cyber-fraud

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