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"Your Client Has Committed Contempt": SC Flays Maneka Gandhi for Remarks on Stray Dog Case

The Supreme Court issues a stern warning to the former Union Minister, terming her public comments against the judges as contemptuous, but refrains from action out of "magnanimity."

3 min readJan 20, 2026
Supreme Court Judgement

SC on Stray Dog Menace: "Compassion Must Balance with Safety," Hearing Enters Final Leg

As the Supreme Court wraps up arguments from NGOs and individuals, the focus shifts to State liability and the effectiveness of the ABC Rules.

2 min readJan 20, 2026
High Court Judgements

Judgment Reserved: Madras HC Keeps Fate of Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' in Suspense

The Division Bench has concluded hearings on the CBFC's appeal and reserved its verdict. The release date of the political thriller remains uncertain.

3 min readJan 20, 2026
Supreme Court Judgement

"Writ Court is Not a Panacea": SC Dismisses Savukku Shankar’s Plea to Unseal Office

The Supreme Court has refused to interfere with the sealing of the YouTuber's office, directing him to approach the Judicial Magistrate for relief.

2 min readJan 20, 2026
News

Ensure Compensation For National Highways Acquisitions Is At Par With Other Laws: Supreme Court To Union Govt

The Supreme Court has directed the Union Government to address the "grave disparity" in land acquisition compensation under the National Highways Act. Highlighting rights under Article 300A, the Court called for parity with the 2013 Land Acquisition Act to ensure fair market value for landowners.

4 min readJan 20, 2026
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Madras HC Heats Up: CBFC Challenges Single Judge Order on Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'

The Division Bench scrutinizes the CBFC's sudden 'U-turn' to refer the film to a Revising Committee after initially proposing cuts.

3 min readJan 20, 2026
High Court Judgements

"History or Mythology?": Punjab & Haryana HC Dismisses Plea Against Aaj Tak Over Lord Valmiki Video

The High Court refuses to entertain a PIL seeking the removal of a video claiming Lord Valmiki was a dacoit, observing that mythological facts cannot be proven like historical ones.

2 min readJan 19, 2026
High Court Judgements

Karnataka High Court: Centre Asked to Clarify Online Procedure for Indian Citizenship Applications

The High Court directs the Union Government to place on record the notification mandating online applications for citizenship, while hearing a mother's plea for her Canada-born son.

2 min readJan 19, 2026
High Court Judgements

Kerala High Court Orders Bar Council to Refund ₹5,000 Excess Enrolment Fee to Lawyers

Following the Supreme Court's landmark Gaurav Kumar judgment, the High Court directs the State Bar Council to stick to the statutory fee limit of ₹750.

2 min readJan 19, 2026
High Court Judgements

"Cannot Run Court on Apprehensions": Madras HC Refuses to Stall Savukku Shankar’s Case Over Alleged Bias

The High Court makes stern oral remarks while hearing a plea to cancel Savukku Shankar's bail, stating that the judicial system cannot be held hostage to individual apprehensions of bias.

3 min readJan 19, 2026
High Court Judgements

UP Panchayat Polls 2026: PIL Seeks OBC Commission

A new plea urges the High Court to direct Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to constitute a dedicated OBC Commission to ensure reservations comply with the Supreme Court's "Triple Test."

2 min readJan 19, 2026
High Court Judgements

"Empathy, Not Punishment": Punjab & Haryana High Court Quashes Charge Sheet Against Disabled Employee, Orders Retention

The High Court slams the Haryana Roadways for issuing a charge sheet against a 70% disabled employee for "unauthorized absence," ruling that disability acquired during service demands institutional support, not rigidity.

3 min readJan 19, 2026