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HC NewsPunjab and Haryana High Court Grants Bail in NDPS Case, Highlights Rehabilitation Prospects
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted regular bail to an accused charged with possession of 417 grams of heroin under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, observing that his marriage to the victim in a separate Protection of Children from Sexual Offences case indicates a scope for rehabilitation while having no bearing on the merits of the narcotics charge.
SC NewsSupreme Court Full Court Resolves to Hear 100 Batch Matters and Introduce Case Management Measures
The full court of the Supreme Court on July 15 decided to list at least one hundred batch matters for out‑of‑turn hearing, which is expected to result in the disposal of approximately nine thousand one hundred and seventy‑seven cases, and adopted a series of procedural steps to streamline cause list management and facilitate participation of parties‑in‑person.
SC NewsUS Court Seeks Clarity on DOJ’s Decision to Dismiss Charges Against Gautam Adani
Judge Nicholas G Garaufis of the Eastern District of New York has directed the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York to file a sworn statement explaining his role in the government’s move to seek dismissal of the criminal indictment against Gautam Adani and co‑accused.
HC NewsAllahabad HC Grants Bail to Man Charged Over Social Media Post Showing PM Apologising to Pakistan
The Allahabad High Court released Asharaf Khan on bail after noting the lack of progress in trial and the violation of his right to a speedy trial.
HC NewsKerala High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Former Chief Minister’s Staff in Solar Scam Case
The Kerala High Court has allowed a petition to quash criminal proceedings against Tenny Joppen, a former personal staff member of late Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, after noting an amicable settlement between the parties.
SC NewsSupreme Court Expresses Concern Over Wives Complaining to Husbands' Employers During Matrimonial Litigation
The Supreme Court orally observed that wives writing to their husbands' employers during matrimonial disputes risk causing loss of employment and thereby affecting maintenance claims.
HC NewsSharjeel Imam Moves Delhi High Court Seeking Bail in Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case
Sharjeel Imam has approached the Delhi High Court for bail in the case alleging a larger conspiracy behind the 2020 North East Delhi riots, which is being prosecuted under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 and various provisions of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The matter is scheduled for hearing tomorrow before a division bench comprising Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Vikas Mahajan.
HC NewsAllahabad High Court Grants Bail to Accused in Social Media Case
The bench of Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal granted bail after noting delay in trial and imposing conditions on social media use.
SC NewsSupreme Court Directs Union to Examine Rail Fare Concessions and Emergency Quota for Acid Attack Survivors
The apex court urged the government to extend existing disability category to include acid‑attack survivors for railway concessions and emergency quota, stressing statutory obligations under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
SC NewsSupreme Court Observations on Appellate Function and Judicial Conduct – July 16, 2026
The Supreme Court issued three distinct pronouncements on July 16, 2026 concerning the role of appellate courts, the limits of high court directions to subordinate judicial officers, and the approach of film producers seeking relief against a high court ban.
HC NewsCalcutta High Court Sets Aside WBPSC Recruitment for Museum Keeper Post
The Court held that the West Bengal Public Service Commission violated its own Rules of Procedure and the terms of the advertisement, rendering the selection process unfair and the appointment void.
HC News₹20,000 Monthly Maintenance Upheld for Wife and Child by Karnataka High Court
The Division Bench held that the husband’s ability to maintain a Mercedes Benz car negated his claim that the interim maintenance amount was excessive.