Kannada actor Darshan approached the Supreme Court seeking clarification of its May 15, 2026 order related to his bail plea in the Renukaswamy murder case. He requested that the order not restrict other courts from considering bail if future developments justify such relief.
Justice Prathiba M Singh has become the first Indian judge to be inducted into the Global IP Hall of Fame, marking a significant milestone for India’s intellectual property landscape. She received the honour at IPBC Global 2026 in San Diego for her outstanding contribution to shaping and advancing intellectual property jurisprudence in India.
The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Assam Government on the bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta, an accused in the case linked to the death of Assam music icon Zubeen Garg. Mahanta, organiser of the North East India Festival in Singapore, approached the apex court after the Gauhati High Court rejected his bail plea.
The Supreme Court directed a petitioner challenging exclusion of individuals from West Bengal’s ration distribution system to approach the Calcutta High Court. The Bench observed that the issue involved a separate cause of action concerning welfare benefits and was better suited for High Court consideration.
