Important matters heard by the Supreme Court on Tuesday, November 19
* In a relief to veteran Malayalam actor Siddique, SC granted him anticipatory bail in a rape case.
* Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna said all judges have been asked to allow virtual hearings wherever possible in view of the severe pollution levels in the national capital region.
* SC flagged the issue of prisoners not able to avail bail because of failure to furnish surety despite grant of relief by courts.
* SC asked Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders Sukhbir Singh Badal and Bikram Singh Majithia to express remorse over their statements against former judge Ranjit Singh, who headed a panel probing incidents of sacrilege and police firing in Punjab.
* The NCERT has brought out guidelines for the development of e-content for children with disabilities which would be applicable for school education, the Centre has told the Supreme Court.
* SC raised concerns over the delay in carrying out the delimitation exercise in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Assam, despite a 2020 presidential order rescinding the deferment of the process.
* SC adjourned for six weeks the hearing on the plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate seeking transfer of the trial in the gold smuggling case from Kerala to Karnataka.