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HC NewsHP High Court Orders Transfer of Kullu Officials and SIT Probe into Kasol Rave Parties
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the transfer of the Kullu Deputy Commissioner, the Superintendent of Police and the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate Kasol and ordered a Special Investigation Team to inquire into allegations of tacit permission and possible collusion in the organisation of large‑scale rave gatherings in Kasol.
HC NewsMadhya Pradesh High Court Grants Bail to Supplier and Medical Representative in Coldriff Cough Syrup Case
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has released on bail the proprietor of a firm that supplied diethylene glycol and the medical representative who sold sealed packs of Coldriff cough syrup, after finding no basis to continue their detention while the trial proceeds.
HC NewsMadhya Pradesh High Court Allows Woman's Plea for Abortion Despite Estranged Husband Remaining Unrepresented
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has permitted a woman to terminate her thirteen‑week pregnancy under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, even though her estranged husband did not appear or obtain representation before the court.
HC NewsAppointment to New Post After Abolition of Old One Not a Promotion for MACP Benefits: Meghalaya High Court
The Division Bench of the Meghalaya High Court held that an employee moved to a newly created post following the abolition of his earlier post cannot be treated as having received a promotion for the purpose of financial upgradations under the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme.
HC NewsPunjab & Haryana High Court Refuses Relief to YouTuber Rattandeep Singh Dhaliwal Challenging AAP MLAs' Complaints
The Punjab & Haryana High Court declined to grant interim protection to journalist and YouTuber Rattandeep Singh Dhaliwal who faced multiple police complaints after a podcast remarks on forthcoming Punjab Assembly elections.
HC NewsShia Body Moves Allahabad High Court Against Alleged Forced Removal of Ali Khamenei Portraits and FIRs on Mourners
A public interest litigation filed before the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court challenges police action in Uttar Pradesh that allegedly compelled private residents to remove portraits of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and registered first information reports against peaceful mourners.
HC NewsAllahabad High Court Clarifies Scope of Places of Worship Act, Allows State Acquisition for Public Purpose
The Allahabad High Court has held that the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 prohibits only the alteration of the religious character of a place of worship and does not impede the State’s power to acquire such property for secular and public works.
SC NewsJustice BV Nagarathna Appointed Chairperson of Supreme Court Legal Services Committee
The Chief Justice of India has nominated Justice Bangalore Venkataramiah (BV) Nagarathna to serve as the Chairperson of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee with effect from 29 June 2026, succeeding Justice JK Maheshwari upon his retirement.
HC NewsBombay High Court Quashes Externment Order Against Protester
The Bombay High Court set aside externment orders passed against the general secretary of the Socialist Democratic Party of India for raising slogans against the Union Government, holding that mere opposition to government decisions cannot be a ground for externment under the Maharashtra Police Act.
HC NewsDelhi High Court Directs CARA to Issue NOC for OCI Couple’s Adoption Under HAMA
The Delhi High Court has ordered the Central Adoption Resource Authority to grant a No Objection Certificate for the adoption of a minor child by an Overseas Citizen of India couple residing in Australia, holding that the matter falls under Regulation 69 of the Adoption Regulations 2022 rather than Regulation 68.
NewsDelhi Court Reserves Verdict in Wrestlers' Sexual Harassment Case
The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate of Rouse Avenue Courts has reserved judgment in the case involving allegations of sexual harassment against a BJP leader and former Wrestling Federation of India chief.
HC NewsMadras High Court Refuses Anticipatory Bail to DMK MLA Over Remarks Against Chief Minister
The court observed that a legislator must exercise restraint when speaking about the Chief Minister and held that the statements made by the MLA did not warrant anticipatory bail.