Ensure UAPA Trials Are Completed “Under All Circumstances” Within 1 Year: Supreme Court to 17 States/UTs

The Supreme Court of India directed States to assess staffing for special NIA courts to ensure UAPA trials conclude within one year, with a bench led by Surya Kant stressing time-bound trial completion.

Severity of the Grievance Cannot Be Undermined: Delhi High Court Orders Urgent Meeting on Security of District Judges

The Delhi High Court directed officials from the Union MHA, Delhi government and Delhi Police to meet within a week to review security for district court judges, with Justice Manoj Jain stressing the issue’s seriousness and urgent need for action.

Ensure Peaceful Eid, Ram Navami at Uttam Nagar: High court Directs Delhi Police

The Delhi High Court directed Delhi Police to ensure peace during Eid in Uttam Nagar amid tensions, with a Bench led by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya reviewing security and ordering preventive measures.

Caste Suffixes Cannot Be Printed on Temple Invitations: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court directed Arulmigu Kandhasamy Thirukovil to stop printing caste suffixes on festival invitations, ruling that temples under the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department cannot promote caste distinctions, allowing only devotees’ personal names.

Sabarimala Gold Theft Row: Kerala High Court Grants SIT Additional Six Weeks to Investigate

The Kerala High Court granted the SIT another six weeks to continue probing the Sabarimala gold theft case. Earlier, it had directed investigators to expose the wider conspiracy behind the alleged misappropriation of sacred temple valuables and ensure accountability.

Very Disgusting, Don’t Stoop So Low: Supreme Court Slams Husband, Orders Return of Wife’s Belongings in 24 Hours

The Supreme Court said, “marriages do fail but parties should not stoop so low,” calling it “very disgusting” that since 2022 the husband has stopped his wife from collecting her belongings, and ordered him to return them within 24 hours.

Supreme Court on Mehrauli Monuments: ‘ASI Should Supervise Repair and Renovation’

Today, On 19th August, The Supreme Court directed that the Archaeological Survey of India should supervise the preservation, repair, and renovation of monuments in Delhi’s Mehrauli Archaeological Park, including the historic Ashiq Allah Dargah and Chillagah of Baba Farid.

Haridwar Temple Receiver Appointment: Supreme Court to Hear Plea on August 19

The Supreme Court will hear on August 19 a petition filed by the sevayat of Maa Chandi Devi temple in Haridwar, challenging the Uttarakhand High Court’s order directing the Badri Kedar Temple Committee to appoint a receiver.

School Job Candidates Rally | “Police Must Act Against Violators If Assembly Disrupts Business”: Calcutta High Court on July 28 Nabanna Protest

The Calcutta High Court said police must act against violators if the July 28 Nabanna rally by school job candidates disrupts business. Since police denied permission, any unlawful gathering will face legal action as per law.

Bombay HC Cracks Down on Govt Charity Commissioner’s Defunct WebsiteAmid Blame Game

The Bombay High Court has mandated immediate action to restore the non-functional website of the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner, which has caused public difficulties. The court directed both the state government and the Charity Commissioner’s office to cooperate, appointing an officer to coordinate with the technical team to resolve issues promptly for improved public access.