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HC NewsPunjab and Haryana High Court Denies Regular Bail in UAPA Case Linked to Designated Terrorist Goldy Brar
The Bench held that a plot to kill a person inside court premises reflects an intent to strike terror, satisfying the requirements of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
HC NewsKerala Govt Moves Supreme Court Challenging HC Order Restraining State Waqf Board From Taking Major Decisions
The Kerala Government has approached the Supreme Court seeking relief against a Kerala High Court order that bars the State Wakf Board from taking major policy decisions. The matter was mentioned for urgent listing and the Chief Justice of India agreed to place it on the Monday/Tuesday calendar. Senior Advocate V Chitambaresh represented the State, arguing that the interim order passed without notice has rendered the Board virtually defunct. He drew a parallel with a recent order concerning the Tamil Nadu Wakf Board where the Supreme Court had granted interim relief. The High Court’s restraint came after it examined petitions challenging the constitution of the Board. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V.M. observed that the Board lacks two non‑Muslim members and one Shia member, a requirement introduced by the 2025 Waqf Amendment Act to Section 14 of the Unified Waqf Management Empowerment Efficiency and Development Act 1995. The Bench held, on
HC NewsKarnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against Activist Over Social Media Posts Concerning Dharmasthala Temple
The court set aside the criminal proceeding after the accused gave an undertaking to refrain from posting objectionable material and to maintain communal harmony.
HC NewsAllahabad High Court Bars Election Tribunal from Scrutinising Caste Certificate Validity
The Allahabad High Court has held that an Election Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to examine the validity or authenticity of a caste certificate in an election petition, stating that such matters fall within the exclusive domain of the Scrutiny Committees constituted by the State Government.
SC NewsSupreme Court Admits Appeal Challenging Election in Malviya Nagar
The Supreme Court has granted leave to appeal in a petition filed by Aam Aadmi Party leader Somnath Bharti contesting the victory of Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Satish Upadhyay from the Malviya Nagar Assembly constituency in the 2025 Delhi Legislative Assembly elections.
HC NewsAllahabad High Court Criticises Trial Judge for Leniency in Acid Attack Case
The High Court condemned the trial court’s extraordinary leniency while upholding the three‑year sentence because the State had not sought enhancement.
SC NewsSupreme Court Announces Measures for Expedited Disposal and Case Management
The Full Court of the Supreme Court has adopted a series of resolutions aimed at reducing pendency, prioritising the oldest matters and improving administrative procedures.
HC NewsDelhi High Court Bar Association Suspends Strike Call After Talks With Chief Justice and Law Minister
The Delhi High Court Bar Association has temporarily withdrawn its call for abstention from work following discussions with the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court and the Union Law Minister.
HC NewsKerala High Court Allows Three CBSE Students to Upload Revalued Marks on KEAM Portal
The Kerala High Court permitted three CBSE students to upload their revalued marks on the KEAM portal after finding that exceptional circumstances warranted relief under Article 226 of the Constitution.
SC NewsSrinagar Court Allows Passport Renewal for Dr Farooq Abdullah While Clarifying That Issuance Does Not Confer Right to Travel Abroad
A Srinagar court has granted permission for the issuance of a No Objection Certificate to enable the renewal of the passport of former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah, who is facing trial in the alleged Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association funds misappropriation case investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation. The court observed that the mere act of renewing a passport does not automatically grant the holder the right to travel abroad.
HC NewsDelhi High Court Highlights Need for Media Regulation Amid Rise of Self‑Styled Reporters
The Delhi High Court has observed that press freedom cannot be used as a shield for irresponsible journalism and has urged the legislature to consider a regulatory framework that balances freedom with accountability.
HC NewsSenior Lawyers Warn Against Sudden Rise in Delhi High Court Pecuniary Limit
Senior advocates argue that increasing the Delhi High Court’s pecuniary jurisdiction from two crore rupees to ten crore rupees without adequate consultation will render the forum elitist and undermine its role in shaping intellectual property law.