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HC NewsKerala High Court Declines to Interfere in Forest Department's Refusal to Permit Film Shoot in Periyar Tiger Reserve
The Kerala High Court disposed of a plea by the makers of the Mohanlal-starrer film 'Athimanoharam' seeking permission to shoot in Pamba and Sannidhanam, holding that the Forest Department's refusal was legally sound and the matter had been finally decided by the authorities.
HC NewsKarnataka High Court Quashes Post-Facto Demand for Relinquishment Deed as Condition for Occupancy Certificate
The Karnataka High Court has held that municipal authorities cannot impose a post-facto condition requiring execution of a relinquishment deed for land without consideration as a prerequisite for granting an Occupancy Certificate, especially when such a condition was not stipulated at the time of sanctioning the building plan or issuing the commencement certificate.
HC NewsMadras High Court Quashes DNA Test Order in Bigamy Case, Citing Paternity Not Directly at Issue
The Madras High Court recently ruled that a DNA test for paternity cannot be ordered to establish the offence of bigamy when the child's paternity is not directly relevant to the bigamy charge. Justice Mohammed Shaffiq emphasised that a DNA test requires an 'eminent need' and must be 'directly in issue' for the court to direct such an examination, conditions not met in cases concerning Sections 494 and 495 of the Indian Penal Code.
SC NewsSupreme Court Allows Interim Relief to AAP Gujarat, Directs Meta to Restore Social Media Accounts Subject to Removal of Objectionable Posts
The Supreme Court allowed interim relief to the Aam Aadmi Party's Gujarat unit, directing Meta to restore its Facebook and Instagram accounts, which were blocked in April 2026, on the condition that objectionable posts be removed.
HC NewsKarnataka High Court: Complainant Cannot Wait Years for Return of 'Trap Money'
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a complainant who provides 'trap money' to expose corruption cannot be compelled to await the conclusion of a lengthy trial for its return. The Court emphasized that while the money serves as crucial evidence, its ownership unequivocally rests with the complainant, and prolonged deprivation undermines the legal system's objective.
HC NewsDelhi High Court Mandates Meta to Furnish Grounds for Stock Analyst's Instagram Account Disablement
The Delhi High Court has directed Meta Platforms Inc. to present the underlying material that led to the disabling of a stock market advisor's Instagram account and the imposition of restrictions on her other social media profiles. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani issued the directive while hearing a suit filed by Aakanksha Gupta, a SEBI-registered research analyst, who alleged that Meta's actions were significantly impacting her professional operations. While summons and notice were issued, the Court declined to grant any interim relief at this preliminary stage.
HC NewsGujarat High Court Deploys Advanced Wi-Fi Infrastructure for Digital Empowerment
The Gujarat High Court has inaugurated a sophisticated Enterprise Wi-Fi facility across its complex, a strategic move to significantly enhance digital access for advocates and litigants. Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal launched the initiative on August 15, which is designed to support the broader e-Courts project and the vision for paperless judicial operations. The network, featuring 655 enterprise-grade Access Points, provides secure, high-speed Wi-Fi 6 connectivity in key areas, fostering a technologically integrated judicial ecosystem.
HC NewsAllahabad High Court Clarifies Criteria for Third-Party Impleadment in Small Causes Suits
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a third party's mere assertion of an independent title to a suit property does not automatically qualify them as a necessary party in a Small Causes Suit. The Court clarified that impleadment under Order I Rule 10 CPC is permissible only when the adjudication of the plaintiff's relief is contingent upon resolving the third party's title claim, thereby preventing the introduction of unrelated disputes.
HC NewsAllahabad High Court Declines Writ Petition for Contractual Dues Against State Where Facts Are Disputed
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a writ petition seeking payment of contractual dues against the State, holding that such petitions are not maintainable unless the amount due is admitted and no factual inquiry is required.
HC NewsPunjab and Haryana High Court Grants Bail to Sanjay @ Fauji in UAPA Case After Over Four Years in Custody
The Division Bench of Justice Rajesh Bhardwaj and Justice Deepak Manchanda granted regular bail to Sanjay @ Fauji, son-in-law of self-styled godman Rampal, in the UAPA case stemming from the November 2014 violence at Satlok Ashram, Barwala, noting that all 49 material witnesses had been examined and the appellant had served four years and twenty-one days in custody.
HC NewsKarnataka High Court Seeks Objections on Closure Report in MUDA Land Scam Case
The court permitted electronic filing of voluminous records and directed the registry to secure trial court documents via telephonic instructions.
HC NewsHP High Court Orders Inquiry Into Officials Permitting Prolonged Retention of Earmarked Government Accommodation
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed an inquiry against officials who allowed a Medical Officer to retain earmarked government accommodation at Hamirpur for over a decade after his transfer, observing that such retention would not have been possible without collusion.