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.

University Cannot Restrict Peaceful Speech And Student Protest Over Ideological Differences: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court ruled universities cannot curb peaceful protests over ideological differences, as Justice Jasmeet Singh set aside Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi student expulsion, calling the punishment highly disproportionate and legally unsustainable.

Delhi High Court Flags Delay by Centre on Law for Non-Consensual Unnatural Sex, Restores PIL

Delhi High Court restored a PIL highlighting absence of legal protection under BNS for non-consensual unnatural sex. Court pulled up Centre for delay, saying decision is “nowhere in sight” even after 1.5 years.

Authorities Cannot Limit Namazis In Mosque, Officials Should Resign If They Can’t Uphold Law: Allahabad High Court 

The Allahabad High Court held that the State must ensure all communities can pray peacefully at places of worship or private property without prior approval, while criticizing local authorities in Sambhal for restricting Muslim worshippers at a mosque.

Agenda To Weaken, Threaten, Intimidate, Control the Judiciary: Snr. Adv. A.M. Singhvi On NCERT Textbook Chapter

Senior advocate A.M. Singhvi said a lawyer’s vigilance is society’s early warning system against the slow erosion of democratic values. He added that the sudden proposal may reflect an agenda to weaken or intimidate the judiciary, which only judges can address.

NSA Detention Row: Supreme Court Adjourns Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuk’s Detention To March 10

Today, On 26th February, The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on the petition filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of detained climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. The plea challenging his detention under the National Security Act has been rescheduled for March 10.

Showing Selective Content Is Insufficient; All Material Must Be Supplied: Sonam Wangchuk’s Wife Tells Supreme Court

Today, On 19th February, The Supreme Court continued hearing the detention challenge of Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk. Kapil Sibal argued, “Showing selective content is insufficient; all material must be supplied,” stressing authorities have a constitutional duty to provide complete relied-upon documents.

Jharkhand High Court Slams Police Over 10-Day ‘Illegal Detention’ of Students, Seeks Explanation from Chatra SP

The Jharkhand High Court questioned the police for allegedly keeping two students in custody for 10 days without producing them before a magistrate. The Court termed the action “beyond the process of law” and directed the Chatra SP to file an explanation.

“Humne Wo Sun Liya, Jo Usne Kaha Hi Nahi”: Supreme Court Flags Transcript Row in Sonam Wangchuk NSA Detention Case

The Supreme Court resumed hearing Sonam Wangchuk’s plea challenging his detention under the National Security Act, with Kapil Sibal alleging selective and incorrect speech transcripts.
The Bench has now sought the original speech record and ordered the pen drive evidence to be sealed and produced before the Court.

Don’t Undermine the Sanctity of High Courts: Supreme Court Declines to Hear Pleas Against Assam CM, Tells Petitioners to Approach HC

Today, On 16th February, The Supreme Court refused to entertain petitions seeking action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over a viral ‘shooting’ video. It also asked the Gauhati High Court Chief Justice to prioritise the case for an early hearing.