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Bombay HC Acts on Its Own, Stays Bail of Shiv Sena Corporator Accused of Assaulting Doctors
The Bombay High Court took suo motu cognisance of a Thane bail order and stayed it, calling the lower court's decision "perverse" for ignoring the accused's criminal history. Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, accused of assaulting doctors and nurses at a Dombivli hospital, has been directed to surrender by Sunday evening, with the matter listed for further hearing on July 21.
Supreme Court Pauses Demolition Drive in Rajasthan's Border Districts
The Supreme Court has halted an ongoing demolition drive in Rajasthan's border districts for two weeks, granting interim relief to residents whose mosques, madrasas, dargahs, and homes were being targeted. Rather than ruling on the disputed facts itself, the Court sent the matter to the Rajasthan High Court's Division Bench in Jodhpur, where Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind says it will pursue the case further.
Nirmohi Akhara Returns to the Supreme Court, Seeks Overhaul of Ram Temple Trust
Over six years after the Supreme Court settled the Ayodhya title dispute, the Nirmohi Akhara has returned to the same court — this time seeking proper implementation of the 2019 verdict rather than a reopening of the case. Its plea asks for the Ram Janmabhoomi Trust to be reconstituted as a public trust, a forensic audit of its finances, restoration of the older idols, and a genuine seat on the trust for the Akhara itself.
SIR Cannot Be Used to Decide Citizenship, Supreme Court Tells Election Commission
The Supreme Court has clarified that deleting a name from the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) cannot be used to strip someone of citizenship status or welfare benefits. The ruling comes amid allegations that West Bengal used SIR-based deletions to cut people off from food security schemes, women's welfare support, and caste certificates — pushing the Election Commission and state government to respond before the Court.
Can Sonam Wangchuk Arrest Under BNS Section 226? Legal Debate Intensifies
As social activist Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike enters its 20th day, legal experts are debating whether Section 226 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 could potentially apply.
Supreme Court Issues Nationwide Guidelines on Using Income Tax Returns for Motor Accident Compensation
New Delhi: In a landmark ruling aimed at establishing procedural uniformity across the country, the Supreme Court of India laid down clear, comprehensive guidelines for motor accident claims tribunals (MACT) regarding the calculation of a deceased victim's annual income using Income Tax Returns (ITRs).
Supreme Court Halts Reopening of Ethanol Quotas, Prioritizing Contractual Finality and Policy Latitude
New Delhi: A Supreme Court vacation bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and Sheel Nagu has issued a strict status quo order, staying a Karnataka High Court directive that ordered Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to increase ethanol supply allocations for a private distillery. The interim order heavily prioritizes the finality of commercial contracts and executive policy latitude over individual commercial claims.
Supreme Court Warns Against Using Criminal Law as a Tool to Pressure Parties in Civil Disputes
New Delhi In a significant ruling addressing the misuse of criminal proceedings, the Supreme Court has held that an unexplained delay in initiating criminal action after pursuing civil remedies may indicate an attempt to use the criminal justice system as a means of exerting pressure on the opposite party. The Court accordingly quashed criminal proceedings that were commenced more than two decades after a civil suit had already been instituted on the same allegations.
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Delhi High Court Allows 15-Year-Old Rape Survivor to Terminate 28-Week Pregnancy
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Centre Reappoints Solicitor General Tushar Mehta for Three More Years
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RIGHT TO WALK SAFELY RECOGNIZED AS PART OF ARTICLE 21: SUPREME COURT EMPHASISES PEDESTRIAN RIGHTS
New Delhi, June 2026 In a significant development for urban governance and constitutional rights, the Supreme Court has reaffirmed that the ability of citizens to walk safely on public roads forms an integral part of the right to life and personal liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution.
NO PRIOR THREAT TO PROPERTY MEANS NO BAR ON LITIGATION: SC REVEALS CRUCIAL NUANCE TO CONSTRUCTIVE RES JUDICATA
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has intervened in a protracted property dispute to deliver a critical, equity-based clarification on civil procedure. The division bench ruled that the strict doctrine of Constructive Res Judicata cannot be blindly weaponized to strip a citizen of their property title if there was no logical reason for them to aggressively assert their ownership in prior litigation.
BREAKUP TO LOCKUP?
Karnataka High Court Flags "Mushrooming" Misuse of Section 69 BNS In a significant ruling delivered on April 9, 2026, the Karnataka High Court expressed deep concern over the rising trend of criminalizing consensual relationships that have turned sour. While hearing an interim plea, Justice M. Nagaprasanna observed that the newly introduced Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is increasingly being weaponized following breakups.
Sabarimala Case Nine-Judge bench Review Hearing begins today
The Sabarimala case is currently at its most critical juncture since the original 2018 verdict. A nine-judge Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, commenced final hearings today, April 7, 2026, to resolve the deep-seated conflict between religious autonomy and gender equality.
SC Summons Home Secretary Over CCTV Gaps in Police Stations
On April 6, 2026, the Supreme Court of India expressed "serious concern" over the non-compliance of its landmark 2020 directions regarding the installation of CCTV cameras in police stations and central investigative agencies.