Today, On 20th January, The Supreme Court directed the Punjab Government not to take any coercive action against Punjab Kesari and allowed its Ludhiana printing press to resume operations while the dispute awaits a final judgment before the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Today, On 16th December, Supreme Court stayed coercive action against private hospitals challenging Kerala High Court directions requiring display of medical services and treatment rates at hospital receptions. Court sought responses from Centre and Kerala government, fixing hearing on February 3, 2026.
The Supreme Court of India has stayed the deportation of Jaynab Bibi, an Assam woman deemed a foreigner, until a hearing on August 25, 2025. Her legal team claims she has valid citizenship documents and highlights procedural errors in her previous rulings. The court emphasized the government’s burden to provide proof of her alleged foreign status.
The Karnataka High Court has granted the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) protection from arrest related to the Bengaluru stadium stampede that killed 11 and injured 56. The court will further hear the petition of RCB’s Nikhil Sosale, who was arrested, alleging his detention was unlawful and politically motivated.
The Rajasthan High Court criticized the FIR against Arnab Goswami, calling it an attempt to suppress journalistic freedom. The case was filed based on a complaint by Congress leader Pawan Khera. It relates to Republic Bharat’s coverage of a temple demolition in Rajgarh, Alwar. The court’s remarks highlight concerns over press freedom and political influence in legal actions.
The Supreme Court granted NewsClick a one-week protection from any coercive action over a tax demand. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, however, rejected a writ petition filed by PPK Newsclick Studio Pvt Ltd. The petition was filed directly under Article 32 of the Constitution. The court’s decision provides temporary relief but does not settle the tax dispute.
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Yesterday, On 10th September, The Jharkhand High Court temporarily halted coercive action against BJP leaders, including state president Babulal Marandi, in connection with a rally case. The case arose from a clash with police during a BJYM rally protesting alleged government injustice. The ruling provides relief amid ongoing tensions with the ruling coalition. Legal proceedings will determine the final outcome.
The Supreme Court today declined to quash a fresh FIR against former Punjab DGP Sumedh Singh Saini related to the 1991 disappearance and murder of engineer Balwant Singh Multani. The Court cited the submission of a charge sheet in the case and refused to interfere. Saini was directed to proceed with the trial and challenge the proceedings legally.
The Allahabad High Court questions the UP police’s conclusion that former SP lawmaker Rameshwar Singh Yadav committed rape, as he was allegedly in the legislative assembly at the time. The court has directed the Investigating Officer to explain this and has granted bail to one of the accused due to the unexplained case filing delay.