In 2024, the Supreme Court of India delivered numerous landmark judgments, addressing significant legal issues such as election-related bail, child pornography under POCSO, UAPA arrests, and the Electoral Bonds Scheme. The court also tackled contentious topics like EVM reliability, habeas corpus petitions, unlawful demolitions, and minority status for Aligarh Muslim University.
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