Rs 370 Biryani Controversy Reaches Supreme Court: PIL Demands Framework for Stand-Up Comedy, Podcasts and Online Content Platforms

A PIL before the Supreme Court seeks a regulatory framework for stand-up comedy, podcasts, live streams, and digital content. The plea over the “Rs 370 Biryani” controversy argues that creators should not face criminal action and highlights algorithm-driven content spread.

Why West Bengal Removed 77 Muslim Communities From the OBC List: Assembly Passes OBC Amendment Bills

The West Bengal Assembly passed two Bills amending OBC reservation laws, revising the list of eligible communities and introducing a uniform 7% quota. The changes follow Calcutta High Court directions, with the revised framework covering 66 OBC classes instead of the earlier list.

Cow Slaughter Ban Row: Tamil Nadu Moves Supreme Court Against Madras HC Order 

The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Madras High Court’s order imposing a statewide ban on cow and calf slaughter. The State questioned directions issued to authorities while hearing a PIL seeking regulation of slaughter at authorised places under law.

BREAKING| Constitutionally Inappropriate: AIBA Chairman Says Opposition Should Move Court, Not Drag CJI Into Electoral Roll Revision Row

The All India Bar Association criticised 23 opposition parties for submitting a memorandum to the Chief Justice over the Election Commission’s electoral roll revision, saying grievances must be pursued through courts, calling the move constitutionally inappropriate and institutionally improper.

Rule of Law Is Not a Welfare Scheme, It Protects Citizens: CJI Surya Kant Explains Limits on Government Power

CJI Surya Kant said the rule of law is not a welfare scheme or economic policy but a safeguard against arbitrary exercise of power. Speaking in Stockholm, he highlighted judicial independence, constitutional democracy and judicial review as essential tools to protect individual liberties.

Misinformation Spreads Beyond Repair: PIL in Supreme Court Seeks Judicial Panel to Regulate Online Fake News

A PIL before the Supreme Court seeks an independent judicial commission to frame constitutional safeguards against online misinformation. Filed under Article 32, the plea highlights risks from algorithm-driven content amplification, viral fake narratives and children’s social media access, arguing that existing laws lag behind digital challenges.

Only Parliament Can Amend Scheduled Castes List: Allahabad High Court Clarifies Law on Caste Synonyms

The Allahabad High Court ruled that only Parliament has the constitutional power to amend the Scheduled Castes List. It held that castes cannot be treated as synonyms or granted SC status without specific legislation enacted by Parliament.

Courts Cannot Force Litigants To Accept Compensation Instead Of Relief They Never Sought: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that a High Court cannot replace mandatory injunction decrees with monetary compensation when such relief was not sought. A Bench of Justices S.V.N. Bhatti and Atul S. Chandurkar set aside the Punjab and Haryana HC order.

West Bengal LoP Row: Calcutta HC Reserves Order On TMC MLA Appointment As Opposition Leader

The Calcutta High Court reserved its order on a plea challenging the appointment of rebel TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as Leader of Opposition, questioning the Speaker’s authority to ignore the party’s recommendation of Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay.

Three Or Four So-Called Senior Advocates Are Creating Havoc:  CJI Surya Kant On Repeated Recusal Of Punjab & Haryana HC Judges

The Supreme Court intervened after learning that four successive Benches of the Punjab and Haryana High Court recused from hearing a former judicial officer’s challenge against dismissal from service. CJI Surya Kant sought details but declined to transfer the case.