<h1>Supreme Court Forms New Bench for Coal Scam Cases; Godhra Appeals Set for February 13 Hearing.</h1> The Supreme Court addressed several significant issues on January 16. A judge recused himself from coal scam cases, leading to the formation of a new bench. Appeals related to the 2002 Godhra train incident will be heard on February 13. The court advocated for a uniform tiger reserve management policy. The Maharashtra government committed to transferring land for a new Bombay High Court complex by January 31. A plea against the Bar Council of India's chairman's election to the Rajya Sabha was dismissed. Bail was granted in a money laundering case, and a contempt petition regarding pension benefits will be examined.