The Delhi High Court is hearing a plea challenging restriction of mediation training to Delhi High Court Bar Association members. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav sought responses from authorities regarding Samadhan training eligibility and listed the matter for April 16.
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to Aniruddhacharya’s personality rights over alleged deepfake and AI content. During the hearing, the judge remarked that a spiritual preacher should be above criticism and not attached to reputation.
Former Jammu and Kashmir High Court Chief Justice Gita Mittal highlighted that social prejudices influence even legally trained minds, affecting rape case handling, noting reluctance among police, magistrates, and judges due to stigma surrounding sexual offences.
The Allahabad High Court dropped criminal contempt proceedings against an advocate after he tendered an unconditional apology for his remarks in open court. The Court accepted his apology, noting his remorse and assurance that such conduct would not be repeated.
The Bombay High Court set aside denial of Golden Cryo Pvt. Ltd. Rs 23.67 crore GST refund, criticising officials for undue haste and procedural violations, holding such actions contrary to law and rule of law in refund adjudication process.
The Rajasthan High Court stressed that the rights of transgender persons must not become illusory and affirmed that selfhood is a protected right under the Constitution. It criticised the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill 2026 recently passed by Parliament.
A PIL has been filed in the Kerala High Court seeking a stronger tetrapod-backed seawall along the Vypin coast to protect residents from sea intrusion and coastal erosion. The Court has asked the Irrigation Department and local panchayats to file reports and affidavits on the issue before the next hearing.
The Allahabad High Court held that overstating a husband’s income in maintenance proceedings does not automatically attract perjury. Justice Raj Beer Singh dismissed the plea, noting the issue remains pending before the family court.
The Patna High Court held tax assessment against a deceased person invalid, annulling the demand. It directed the Commercial Taxes Officer to initiate fresh proceedings against the legal heir in accordance with law, ensuring compliance with proper legal procedure.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that interfaith couples have the constitutional right to live together peacefully without interference. The Court said the right to choose a partner and live with dignity is protected under Article 21 of the Constitution.
