Demonetization Deadline Passed in Police Custody: Bombay High Court Directs RBI to Exchange Man’s Rs.2 Lakh

Bombay High Court directed Reserve Bank of India to exchange demonetised notes seized earlier. Bench of Urmila Joshi-Phalke and Nivedita Mehta held petitioner not at fault.

Gold Smuggling Case: Big Relief for Ranya Rao as Court Grants Bail After One Year Detention

Ranya Rao also known as Harshavardhini Ranya released after preventive detention under COFEPOSA Act 1974. Bail granted by Vishwanath Gowdar in high profile gold smuggling case.

Online Gaming Rules 2026: Big Move as Banks Asked To Block Payments to Real-Money Games

Union Government of India directed banks to block transactions linked to flagged online games under 2026 rules. Framework mandates safety features including age checks, time limits, parental controls and fair play safeguards.

Life Imprisonment More Enduring Than Gallows: Madras High Court Commutes Death Sentence of Man in Minor Daughter Rape Case

Madras High Court commuted death sentence in child assault case to life imprisonment till natural life. Bench of N. Anand Venkatesh and K. K. Ramakrishnan stressed reform over finality of capital punishment.

“Acquittal Not Ground to Deny Maintenance” Madhya Pradesh High Court Clarifies Section 498A and Section 125 CrPC

Madhya Pradesh High Court held acquittal under Section 498A IPC does not bar maintenance claims. Court clarified Section 125 CrPC operates independently, ensuring support if wife or child cannot sustain themselves.

“Cannot Issue Such Blanket Direction”: Calcutta HC Stays ECI’s List of Troublemakers

Calcutta High Court stayed Election Commission of India directions tagging 800 individuals as troublemakers before polls. Bench led by Sujoy Paul found prima facie error in issuing blanket orders against citizens.

Rajasthan High Court Seeks Response From Centre in Case Challenging Legality of Transgender Amendment Act 2026

Rajasthan High Court sought Centre’s reply on plea challenging Transgender Amendment Act 2026. Bench led by Sanjeev Prakash Sharma issued notice, citing concerns over rights, privacy and self identification of transgender persons.

Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL on Gas Cylinder Black Marketing; Advises Petitioner to Seek Remedy From Authorities

Delhi High Court declined PIL on LPG black marketing, directing petitioner to approach authorities. Bench led by Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Tejas Karia held issue falls within executive domain.

UP Court Reserves Order In Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi, Next Hearing On May 2

Arguments were heard in a defamation case involving Rahul Gandhi, as a local MP-MLA court reserved its ruling for May 2. The hearing focused on an application under Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Madras High Court Dismisses PIL Against P Umanath Over MCC Violation Allegations Finds No Merit in Plea Filed

Madras High Court dismissed PIL against P. Umanath over MCC violation allegations. Bench led by Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari found no merit and denied relief in petition.