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    Supreme Court Takes Up PIL Against False Cases, Issues Notice to Centre & States
    Supreme Court Takes Up PIL Against False Cases, Issues Notice to Centre & States
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    Supreme Court Takes Up PIL Against False Cases, Issues Notice to Centre & States

    Today, on 24th March 2026, the Supreme Court of India issued notice on a PIL by Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay seeking measures against false cases, including display boards on penalties, with a bench led by Surya Kant listing hearing for May 11, 2026.

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    “Right to Travel Abroad Forms Part of Personal Liberty Under Article 21”: Bombay High Court Sets Aside LOC Issued by SFIO
    “Right to Travel Abroad Forms Part of Personal Liberty Under Article 21”: Bombay High Court Sets Aside LOC Issued by SFIO
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    “Right to Travel Abroad Forms Part of Personal Liberty Under Article 21”: Bombay High Court Sets Aside LOC Issued by SFIO

    The Bombay High Court ruled that the right to travel abroad is part of personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India and quashed an LOC against a Pune resident issued by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office.

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    Supreme Court PIL Seeks Right For Victims To File Complaints Against False Cases; Plea Calls For Interpretation Of BNSS Provisions
    Supreme Court PIL Seeks Right For Victims To File Complaints Against False Cases; Plea Calls For Interpretation Of BNSS Provisions
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    Overcrowded Jails Violate The Dignity Of Prisoners Under Article 21: Supreme Court Issues Nationwide Directions On Open Prisons

    The Supreme Court of India issued nationwide directions to expand open prisons, stressing that overcrowded jails running at over 120 per cent capacity violate prisoners’ dignity under Article 21. It directed all States and UTs to strengthen and widen Open Correctional Institutions.

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    Possessing A Passport And Travelling Abroad Are Integral Parts Of Personal Liberty: Delhi High Court
    Possessing A Passport And Travelling Abroad Are Integral Parts Of Personal Liberty: Delhi High Court
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    Possessing A Passport And Travelling Abroad Are Integral Parts Of Personal Liberty: Delhi High Court

    The Delhi High Court held that holding a passport and travelling abroad is integral to personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav quashed impounding orders, citing violation of natural justice principles.

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    “Liberty Once Curtailed Cannot Be Restored”: Delhi Court Slams ED’s ‘Hurried’ Arrests in Excise Policy Case, Flags PMLA Regime
    “Liberty Once Curtailed Cannot Be Restored”: Delhi Court Slams ED’s ‘Hurried’ Arrests in Excise Policy Case, Flags PMLA Regime
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    “Liberty Once Curtailed Cannot Be Restored”: Delhi Court Slams ED’s ‘Hurried’ Arrests in Excise Policy Case, Flags PMLA Regime

    A Delhi Court, while discharging Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others in the excise policy case, criticised the ED for making arrests before the predicate offence is judicially tested. The Court warned that mechanical use of PMLA powers risks violating Article 21 and turning investigation into punishment.

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    Is Right to Safe Blood a Fundamental Right?: Supreme Court Seeks Data on NAT Testing in Govt Hospitals
    Is Right to Safe Blood a Fundamental Right?: Supreme Court Seeks Data on NAT Testing in Govt Hospitals
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    Is Right to Safe Blood a Fundamental Right?: Supreme Court Seeks Data on NAT Testing in Govt Hospitals

    The Supreme Court of India sought data on costs and availability of Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing in government hospitals for detecting HIV and hepatitis, while hearing a PIL seeking recognition of the right to safe blood under Article 21.

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    Supreme Court Examines Legality of Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearances; CJI Says “At Least This Much Respect We Will Expect From The Lawyer”
    Supreme Court Examines Legality of Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearances; CJI Says “At Least This Much Respect We Will Expect From The Lawyer”
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    Supreme Court Examines Legality of Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearances; CJI Says “At Least This Much Respect We Will Expect From The Lawyer”

    The Supreme Court heard a crucial plea challenging government notifications that allowed industries to seek environmental clearance after starting operations. The case could redefine whether retrospective EC violates Article 21 and India’s core environmental principles.

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    Supreme Court Closes Yamuna River Pollution Case, Says NGT Should Handle All Polluted Rivers Monitoring
    Supreme Court Closes Yamuna River Pollution Case, Says NGT Should Handle All Polluted Rivers Monitoring
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    Supreme Court Closes Yamuna River Pollution Case, Says NGT Should Handle All Polluted Rivers Monitoring

    The Supreme Court closed its 2021 suo motu case on polluted rivers, observing that the matter should have been handled by the NGT to avoid overlapping proceedings. The Court stressed that environmental monitoring must continue before the tribunal, with scope for judicial review.

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    Every Prisoner Has a Right to a Periodical Medical Check-Up Under Article 21: Madras High Court
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    Every Prisoner Has a Right to a Periodical Medical Check-Up Under Article 21: Madras High Court

    The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court ruled that prisoners have an Article 21 right to periodic medical check-ups and medically appropriate diets. The Court said renal or diabetic inmates must receive food matching their health needs.

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    Khamosh Dialogue Is Exclusively Associated With His Persona: Bombay High Court Bars Misuse of Shatrughan Sinha’s Name and Voice
    Khamosh Dialogue Is Exclusively Associated With His Persona: Bombay High Court Bars Misuse of Shatrughan Sinha’s Name and Voice
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    Khamosh Dialogue Is Exclusively Associated With His Persona: Bombay High Court Bars Misuse of Shatrughan Sinha’s Name and Voice

    The Bombay High Court held that Shatrughan Sinha’s iconic “Khamosh” dialogue is exclusively connected to his personal identity alone. It further prohibited using his name, images, voice or any other personal attributes to create online content without consent.

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