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The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) whether the right to vote of a person could be taken away till the Central government determined the question of citizenship. The Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi made the constitutional query while hearing a batch of [] The post Supreme Court examines legality of suspending voting rights during citizenship inquiry appeared first on India Legal .

The Karnataka High Court has put a temporary halt on the investigation against spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in connection with an alleged land encroachment case, observing that there is no prima facie material linking him to the accusations at this stage. A single-judge Bench of Justice M. Nagaprasanna passed the interim order while [] The post Land encroachment case: Karnataka High Court stays investigation against Sri Sri Ravi Shankar appeared first on India Legal .

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday indicated that the mere fact of governmental management or control did not, by itself, extinguish an entitys entitlement to informational privacy under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia observed that even assuming the PM CARES Fund [] The post Delhi High Court affirms statutory privacy protection for PM CARES Fund under RTI Act appeared first on India Legal .

Meta Platforms Inc and WhatsApp have approached the Supreme Court challenging the National Company Law Appellate Tribunals (NCLAT) judgment that upheld a penalty of Rs 213.14 crore imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in connection with WhatsApps 2021 privacy policy. The petitioners challenged the NCLATs interpretation of alleged abuse of dominance under the [] The post WhatsApp privacy policy row: Meta moves Supreme Court against NCLAT verdict on abuse of dominance and data shar

The Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated that it may soon fix liability on state authorities and dog feeders for injuries and deaths caused by stray dog attacks. The observations were made by the Bench of Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice NV Anjaria, while hearing suo motu proceedings over the escalating public safety [] The post Supreme Court considers fixing responsibility for stray dog attack casualties appeared first on India Legal .

The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, seeking a separate trial from co-accused AAP leader Sanjay Singh in a criminal defamation matter initiated by the Gujarat University concerning alleged remarks over Prime Minister Narendra Modis educational qualifications. The [] The post Gujarat High Court dismisses Arvind Kejriwal plea seeking separate trial in PM Modi degree defamation case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking the removal of portraits of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, a prominent Hindutva ideologue, from the Parliament and other public spaces. The Constitution Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi cautioned the petitioner, a retired [] The post Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking removal of Savarkar portrait from Parliament appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a plea filed by Abu Salem, seeking premature release from prison on the ground that he has completed the maximum period of incarceration allowed under the terms of his extradition from Portugal. Salem, who is serving a life sentence in connection with the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, [] The post Supreme Court to examine extradition terms in Abu Salems release plea appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Tuesday delivered a split verdict on the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, as inserted by the 2018 amendment, which mandates prior approval from the competent government authority before initiating any investigation against a public servant in relation to official acts or decisions. The judgement [] The post Supreme Court delivers split verdict on validity of Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act appeared first on India L

NALSA Executive Chairman Justice Nath emphasised ragging is a misuse of power that undermines dignity and causes fear and embarrassment. He observed that mentorship, guidance, and inclusion leave a far deeper impression than intimidation, noting that true strength lies in making others feel safe and confident rather than in dominance The post Justice Vikram Nath says ragging undermines dignity at IIT Delhi event on National Youth Day appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the name of Justice Sujoy Paul, presently serving as the Acting Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court, for the post of the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court. The Collegium made the recommendation at its meeting held on January 9, 2026, in exercise of its consultative role [] The post Supreme Court Collegium recommends elevation of Justice Sujoy Paul as Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court appeared first on India Legal .

The producers of the Tamil film Jana Nayagan, starring actor Vijay, have approached the Supreme Court challenging an interim order of the Madras High Court that stayed the single-judge direction directing the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant certification for the film. KVN Productions LLP filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) against the [] The post Producers of Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan move Supreme Court against Madras High Court stay on CBFC certification appeared first on

The Madras High Court on Monday issued a John Doe injunction to protect the personality rights of actor and Rajya Sabha member Kamal Haasan, restraining unauthorised commercial use of his image, likeness, and other identifiable personal attributes. The single-judge Bench of Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy expressly clarified that permissible forms of creative expression, including satire and [] The post Madras High Court issues John Doe order to safeguard Kamal Haasans personality rights appear

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has once again approached the Supreme Court, alleging that the West Bengal government obstructed its investigation during recent search operations connected to the alleged coal scam. The central agency has accused the state administration of deliberately disrupting raids conducted at the offices of political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) [] The post Enforcement Directorate flags alleged obstruction in I-PAC searches, moves Supreme Cou

Why the new Standard Operating Procedure on oral arguments introduced by the apex court risks mistaking efficiency for constitutional adjudication The post When Speed Begins to Silence Justice appeared first on India Legal .

From asking What is email? at a Pragati Maidan stall to creating India's most influential digital marketplaces, Sanjeev Bikhchandani's journey is not one of overnight success, but of stubborn clarity about what he would never be-and the courage to drift until purpose found him The post The Reluctant Revolutionary appeared first on India Legal .

Indias expanding crisis of criminal politics The post The Case of the Shrinking Underwear appeared first on India Legal .

In the Kiran vs State of Karnataka case, the apex court reaffirmed a foundational principle of Indias criminal justice system: punishment must be firm, but it must also be lawful. The ruling draws a clear boundary around the powers of sessions courts in imposing lifelong imprisonment and restricting remission, reinforcing constitutional safeguards and executive authority in sentencing The post When Justice Overreaches the Law appeared first on India Legal .

Recently, the apex court remarked that demanding the best practices in the manufacture of plastic water bottles is an urbanised phobia of the rich. Clean drinking water, though, is a right supposed to be enjoyed by each citizen The post Water: Elitist vs the Poor appeared first on India Legal .

Recurring violence against religious minorities has once again exposed the fragility of minority protections under international law. As majoritarian pressures overwhelm constitutional promises, the crisis underscores both the relevanceand the limitsof global legal frameworks The post Minorities at Risk appeared first on India Legal .

A controversial government-backed definition of the Aravalli hills has triggered judicial unease, raising profound questions about environmental law, precedent, and the cost of development in one of Indias oldest mountain systems The post Defining a Mountain Out of Existence appeared first on India Legal .

By Inderjit Badhwar This weeks cover story is not about Venezuela alone. It is about a moment when the architecture of restraintlegal, constitutional, moralgave way to raw assertion of power. Kenneth Tiven documents what may become one of the most consequential acts of this US presidency: the extrajudicial seizure of a foreign leader without Congressional [] The post When Power Forgets Its Limits appeared first on India Legal .

US President Donald Trumps extraordinary seizure of Venezuelas former president is not merely foreign adventurismit is a defining moment in the collapse of legal restraint at home and abroad The post The Maduro Precedent appeared first on India Legal .

Justice Soumen Sen was formally sworn-in as the 40th Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court on Saturday, during a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. Kerala Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Justice Sen, in the presence of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly AN [] The post Justice Soumen Sen sworn-in as 40th Chief Justice of Kerala High Court appeared first on India Legal .

The Delhi High Court has reaffirmed that compelling a woman to carry an unwanted pregnancy to term constituted an impermissible intrusion into her bodily autonomy, decisional privacy and personal liberty, all of which were integral to the guarantee of life and dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution. The single-judge Bench of Justice Neena Bansal [] The post Forced continuation of unwanted pregnancy infringes womans bodily autonomy: Delhi High Court appeared first on India Legal .

Petwar, a small agrarian village in Haryanas Hisar district, is set to witness an unprecedented public celebration as Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant arrives on a homecoming visit to his native place, marking his first return to the village after assuming the highest judicial office in the country. The visit forms part of [] The post Petwar to host CJI Surya Kant on homecoming with grand celebrations appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Friday continued its hearing on the regulation and management of stray dogs, taking views from animal welfare organisations, civil society groups and representatives of residents affected by incidents of dog attacks. The Bench of Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice NV Anjaria has been hearing the matter for the [] The post Stray dog crisis: Supreme Court explores administrative, legal solutions appeared first on India Legal .

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has moved the Calcutta High Court, seeking directions for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to register an FIR against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and others in connection with the controversy surrounding recent searches at premises linked to political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC). In its petition, [] The post Enforcement Directorate approaches Calcutta High Court after I-PAC raid, seeks CBI FIR against West Be

The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to take urgent steps to stop sewage from overflowing onto a public road in the Shaheen Bagh area, after taking note of the serious inconvenience and health risks caused to residents and commuters. A Division Bench comprising Justice Prathiba M. Singh and Justice Manmeet [] The post Delhi High Court directs Delhi Jal Board to halt sewer overflow at Shaheen Bagh appeared first on India Legal .

A Delhi court has framed charges against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family members, and several others in the alleged Railways land-for-jobs case, paving the way for a full-fledged criminal trial. The order was passed by Special Judge Vishal Gogne at the Rouse Avenue Courts complex after the court found sufficient [] The post Railways Land-for-Jobs Case: Delhi Court frames charges against Lalu Yadav and his family along with former officials appeared first on Ind

Activist Sharjeel Imam on Thursday rejected claims made by the Delhi Police that fellow activist Umar Khalid acted as his mentor or played any guiding role during the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Imam told a Delhi court that there was no coordination or conspiracy between him and Khalid in connection with the [] The post No guru, no plot: Sharjeel Imam denies any coordinated role with Umar Khalid in CAA protest case appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its decision on a petition filed by Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court, who has questioned the validity of an inquiry committee constituted by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha to examine allegations against him. A bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma heard [] The post Supreme Court reserves verdict on Justice Yashwant Varmas petition against parliamentary probe panel appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Thursday, while hearing a batch of petitions concerning the management of stray dogs and the implementation of the Animal Birth Control (ABC) framework across the country, observed that dogs were capable of sensing fear in humans, a behavioural trait that may precipitate aggressive responses. The three-judge Bench of Justice Vikram Nath, [] The post Supreme Court flags public safety concerns in stray dog management appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court has observed that quasi-judicial bodies such as the Company Law Board (CLB) do not possess inherent jurisdiction to condone delay in filing statutory appeals unless such power was expressly conferred by the governing statute. The Division Bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice R Mahadevan on Wednesday set aside a Calcutta High [] The post Supreme Court questions inherent power of tribunals to condon delay under Limitation Act appeared first on India Legal .

The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) on a public interest litigation highlighting alleged systemic failures in the regulation and enforcement framework governing e-rickshaws operating in the capital. The Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia on Wednesday sought [] The post Delhi High Court issues notice to GNCTD on PIL alleging regulatory lapses in E-Rickshaw governance appeared firs

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to stay a notification issued by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD), requiring private unaided schools in the National Capital Territory to constitute internal committees for the regulation of school fees, while granting limited procedural relief by extending the timelines for compliance. The Division Bench [] The post Delhi High Court refuses to stay government notification on school fee regulation appeared first on India Legal

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to undertake a comprehensive survey of constructions in and around the Jama Masjid premises within two months and initiate statutory action for the removal of encroachments or unauthorised structures found during the exercise. The Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya [] The post Delhi High Court orders MCD survey of encroachments around Jama Masjid appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court has directed that the complete 48-minute audio recording purportedly linking former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to events surrounding the 2023 ethnic violence, together with his admitted voice samples, be transmitted to the National Forensic Science University (NFSU), Gandhinagar, for comprehensive forensic scrutiny. The Bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice [] The post Manipur violence: Supreme Court orders fresh forensic examination of audio implicating former CM

The Supreme Court has expressed deep concern over the increasing number of people losing their lives or suffering serious injuries due to attacks by stray dogs, stating that government authorities have failed to properly enforce existing regulations meant to address the issue. Hearing the matter, the Apex court noted that laws such as the Animal [] The post Supreme Court flags rising deaths from stray dog attacks, holds authorities responsible appeared first on India Legal .

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Indian National Congress, the Aam Aadmi Party, and several individual defendants to remove allegedly defamatory content from social media platforms that sought to link Bharatiya Janata Party National General Secretary and former Rajya Sabha member Dushyant Kumar Gautam with the Ankita Bhandari murder case. The single-judge Bench [] The post Delhi High Court orders Congress, AAP to remove posts linking BJP leader Dushyant Gautam with Ankita Bhandari

The Delhi High Court has strongly criticised the Union government for what it termed a lax and indifferent approach in handling the stampede incident at New Delhi Railway Station. The court underscored that matters involving public safety must be treated with utmost seriousness and not addressed in a routine or casual manner. During the hearing, [] The post Delhi High Court pulls up Centre over casual approach in New Delhi railway station stampede case appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Tuesday suggested the State of Haryana to consider withholding sanction for the prosecution of Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad in connection with criminal proceedings arising from his social media posts on Operation Sindoor, indicating that any such forbearance should be treated as an exceptional, one-time measure. The Bench of Chief [] The post Operation Sindoor remarks: Supreme Court suggests to Haryana to close proceedings against Ashoka University profess

The Supreme Court has recently questioned the growing practice of financially powerful individuals challenging stringent laws such as the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) immediately after being booked, rather than contesting the allegations through the regular trial process. The observation was made while hearing a petition filed by Gautam Khaitan, a Delhi-based lawyer accused [] The post Supreme Court flags trend of affluent accused challenging PMLA instead of facing trial appeared fi

The Supreme Court has rejected a writ petition that questioned the long-standing practice of the Prime Minister presenting a ceremonial chadar at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah. The court declined to entertain the challenge, stating that the issue did not warrant judicial scrutiny. A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi [] The post Supreme Court rejects plea against Prime Ministers ceremonial chadar offering at Ajmer Sharif Dargah appeared first on India Legal .

The Kerala High Court on Monday granted the Special Investigation Team (SIT) an additional six weeks to complete its court-monitored investigation into the alleged removal of gold from the Dwarapalaka idols, temple structures, and fixtures at the Sabarimala shrine in Pathanamthitta district. The Division Bench of Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and Justice KV Jayakumar granted [] The post Kerala High Court extends SIT probe deadline by 6 weeks in Sabarimala gold theft case appeared first on India

Media Commentary on Judicial Decisions, Judicial Silence, Professional Responsibility, and Public Faith in Justice The post Trial by Television and the Authority of Courts appeared first on India Legal .

The Delhi High Court has sought a response on a plea filed by RJD chief and former Union Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, in which he has questioned a trial court order framing charges against him in the alleged IRCTC hotel corruption case. A bench led by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma issued notice to the [] The post Delhi High Court seeks CBI response on Lalu Prasad Yadavs plea against charges in IRCTC scam case appeared first on India Legal .

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in a case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots, while approving bail for five other accused persons. The top court delivered the order after hearing arguments from both sides and reviewing the circumstances surrounding the case. Umar Khalid and Sharjeel [] The post Supreme Court refuses bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam; grants relief to five others in Delhi riots case appeared first on India Legal .

In the backdrop of the continuing embargo on non-forest activities in notified ridge areas and the requirement of judicial clearance under the forest and environmental protection framework, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking prior approval for the diversion and regulated use of forest land situated in the [] The post DDA moves Supreme Court seeking permission for regulated use of forest land in Aravalli Ridge Zone appeared first on India Legal

For thousands of years, the Hindus of India have regarded their mountains as no less sacred than their templessombre, silent, and serene manifestations of the Creators will. This mountain range in north-western India once destroyed, can never be rebuilt The post The Cry of the Aravallis appeared first on India Legal .