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Allahabad High Court Judge Recuses From Batch of Bail Cases After Litigants Allegedly Attempt Extra-Judicial Approach

Justice Krishan Pahal of the Allahabad High Court declared it "a black day in the history of this Court" and recused from dozens of bail cases after litigants allegedly approached him privately after arguments had concluded.

Chandigarh Court Denies Bail to Hyderabad Man Arrested for Scandalous Tweet on PM Modi

A Hyderabad freelance journalist remains behind bars after a Chandigarh court ruled his release could "disturb public order" — all over an X post tagging Grok AI about a massage video falsely attributed to PM Modi.

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BCI Advocates Social Media Regulation: Supreme Court Issues Notice on PIL Seeking Digital Ethics Framework for Lawyers

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Bar Council of India on a PIL demanding strict regulation of lawyers' Instagram reels, YouTube videos, and paid influencer content — returnable September 15, 2026.

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NEET UG 2026 Retest PIL Dismissed: Supreme Court Calls Challenge Infructuous After Re-Exam Already Held

The Supreme Court dismissed the plea challenging NEET UG 2026's blanket retest on July 15 — but warned that the fight for NTA institutional reform is far from over.

Lalu Prasad Yadav Fodder Scam Bail: Supreme Court Upholds Sentence Suspension, Directs Jharkhand HC To Decide Appeals Within Six Months

Seven years after the Jharkhand High Court granted him bail, the Supreme Court refuses to cancel Lalu Prasad Yadav's sentence suspension in the Deoghar fodder scam — and orders a six-month deadline for the pending appeals.

Tahir Hussain Convicted by Delhi Court in IB Officer Ankit Sharma Murder Case Arising from 2020 Riots

Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain has been convicted for the murder of IB staffer Ankit Sharma — a landmark verdict in one of the most chilling cases to emerge from the 2020 northeast Delhi riots.
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POCSO Court Jharsuguda Sentences Man to 20 Years’ Rigorous Imprisonment for Sexually Assaulting Six-Year-Old Girl

A Jharsuguda court handed 30-year-old Ajay Singh 20 years' rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting his six-year-old neighbour — just six days after the offence was committed.

NDPS Trial Deferment on Supplementary Complaint Against Co-Accused Is Impermissible, Rules J&K&L High Court

Five years in custody, trial at the final arguments stage — and then a fresh complaint against a co-accused brought everything to a halt. The J&K&L High Court says that cannot stand.

UP Panchayat Election Delay Unconstitutional: Allahabad HC Declares Administrator Orders Void, Warns of Contempt

Allahabad HC declares UP's gram pradhan administrator orders "void and non-existent," warns of contempt, and sets a July 13 deadline for an election timeline.

Surrogacy Magistrate Guidelines: Madras High Court Directs Four-Week Disposal, Bars Appellate Role On Eligibility Certificates

A grieving couple's fight for surrogacy after losing their only child has prompted Madras HC to issue binding state-wide guidelines — magistrates can no longer second-guess eligibility certificates.

Patna High Court Restrains Media From Portraying Bihar Tender Scam Accused Rishu Shree As Guilty Before Trial

Justice Ansul of the Patna High Court has barred all media — print, digital, and social — from declaring contractor Rishu Shree guilty before his trial even begins.

Supreme Court Holds Homebuyer’s Right To Compensation For Delayed Possession Survives Actual Takeover Of Flat

Taking possession of your flat does not kill your right to compensation — the Supreme Court has ruled definitively, restoring a complaint pending since 2005.

District Judge Recruitment Maharashtra: Bombay High Court Dismisses Plea, Clears Way for Main Written Exam

Eight advocates who failed the preliminary exam tried to stall 89 district judge appointments in Maharashtra — the Bombay High Court refused on June 25, 2026.

Media Gag: Patna High Court Restrains Print, Digital Media From Portraying Bihar Contractor Rishu Shree As Guilty In Tender Scam

Patna High Court bars all media from calling contractor Rishu Shree 'guilty' or 'mastermind' — a landmark media gag order before trial even begins.

Mining Law: MP High Court Issues Notice on Challenge to Rule 18 of MP Mineral Rules, 2022 in Vikas Kumar Pradhan v State of...

A fine of ₹5,22,000 — ₹22,000 above the statutory ceiling — has pushed the Madhya Pradesh High Court to question whether a state mining rule can override Parliament's penalty limits.

Service Law: Uttarakhand HC Upholds Separate Promotion Rules for Absorbed UPCL Employees in Rahul Giri Case

A Division Bench of the Uttarakhand High Court has upheld a two-tier promotion regime at UPCL — dismissing a challenge by directly appointed employees who demanded equal treatment with absorbed UPPCL staff.

POCSO Age Dispute: Rajasthan HC Directs Trial Court To Summon School Records Under Section 311 CrPC, Overrules Final-Stage Objection

Three conflicting school documents, one disputed birth year, and a POCSO trial at its final stage — the Rajasthan High Court has stepped in to ensure the truth is not buried in procedure.

Freedom of Religion Under Article 25 Does Not Grant Right To Use Particular Road For Religious Rites, Rules Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that freedom of religion under Article 25 does not entitle any community to use a particular road for religious rites — dismissing a Sambhal Muharram procession PIL.