Just Because A CM Makes A Statement, Does That Mean We Change Our Order?: Supreme Court Refuses Plea On Stray Dog Euthanasia Clarification

The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain an NGO plea seeking clarification on stray dog euthanasia directions, observing that statements made by a Chief Minister cannot justify modifying judicial orders or imply permission for indiscriminate killing of stray dogs across states.

Courts Can Hear Sedition Cases Under Section 124A IPC If Accused Has No Objection: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India clarified that courts may proceed with sedition cases under Section 124A IPC if the accused raises no objection, while hearing a plea by an accused jailed for 17 years whose appeal remains pending before the Madhya Pradesh High Court.

Neighbour or Outsider Cannot Be Held Liable Under 498A: Karnataka High Court Quashes Cruelty Case Against Woman

Karnataka High Court has quashed a cruelty case against a woman, ruling that she cannot be prosecuted under Section 498A IPC. The Court clarified that a neighbour or outsider cannot be held liable for matrimonial cruelty allegations.

“We Have Given No Orders”: Karnataka High Court Clarifies on Bike Taxi Ban After Rapido, Uber Resume Services

The Karnataka High Court clarified it never allowed bike taxi aggregators like Rapido and Uber to operate, saying: “We have given no orders.” The bench warned the state not to harass individual riders while policy decisions are still pending.