“Not Maintainable”: Delhi High Court Rejects Masarat Alam, Shabir Shah Pleas in J&K Terror Funding Case

The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals filed by Masarat Alam, Shabir Shah and others against the order framing charges in a J&K terror funding case under UAPA. The Court held such appeals are barred under Section 21 of the NIA Act as they challenge interlocutory orders.

Failed to Secure Qualifying Marks, Cannot Question Selection Process: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court ruled that candidates who fail to secure qualifying marks cannot challenge a transparent recruitment process or demand filling of vacancies, dismissing an ex-serviceman’s plea against the RBI security guards selection in Chennai.

Kerala Govt Moves High Court Against Dileep’s Acquittal in 2017 Actress Assault Case

The Kerala government will soon file an appeal before the High Court challenging actor Dileep’s acquittal in the 2017 actress sexual assault case. The state will also question the sentences awarded to six convicted accused after the court vacation ends.

Plea Petition Before Delhi High Court Seeks Ban on ‘UP 77’ Web Series Based on Gangster Vikas Dubey Ahead of Release

A petition filed by gangster Vikas Dubey’s mother urges the Delhi High Court to halt the release of the web series UP 77, citing concerns over portrayal of events surrounding Dubey’s controversial 2020 encounter killing.

Gujarat University Defamation Case: Arvind Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh Move Gujarat High Court Against Session Court Orders

Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh have moved the Gujarat High Court challenging the sessions court orders in the Gujarat University defamation case. Their plea seeks relief against the directives issued in the criminal proceedings initiated by Gujarat University.

Suspension Challenge Infructuous: Uttarakhand High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Against IIM Kashipur

The Uttarakhand High Court dismissed the writ petition against IIM Kashipur after noting that the suspension challenge had become infructuous due to the petitioner’s subsequent dismissal from service. The Court granted liberty to raise related issues in a pending writ petition.

Chinese Visa Scam Case: Delhi Court Frames Charges Against Karti Chidambaram; Next Hearing on 16 January

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court has framed charges against Congress MP Karti Chidambaram and others in the Chinese visa scam case, moving the matter into trial. The court has listed the case for its next hearing on 16 January.

Bhagavad Gita Is Not a Religious Text Under FCRA: Madras High Court Set-Aside MHA’s Denial of Trust Registration

The Madras High Court ruled that the Bhagavad Gita cannot be treated as a religious text under the FCRA, setting aside the Union Home Ministry’s denial of registration to a trust teaching Vedanta, Yoga, and Indian philosophy.

Fresh Air Is the Need of the Hour: Bombay High Court Flags Emergency Over Kanjurmarg Dumping Ground Pollution

The Bombay High Court called the pollution from Mumbai’s Kanjurmarg dumping ground an emergency and said the right to breathe clean air is a fundamental right. The Court criticised civic authorities for inaction and asked them to urgently find solutions to control odour and pollution.

Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: Chargesheet Claims Ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel’s Son Got Rs 250 Crore as “His Share”

The ACB/EOW has alleged in its chargesheet that Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, received Rs 200–250 crore from the liquor scam. The agency claims he played a key role in managing and protecting the syndicate during the Congress government’s tenure.