A litigant appearing in person was forcibly removed from the Supreme Court after allegedly abusing the Bench and throwing case papers during a hearing challenging an Allahabad High Court order. The incident before Justices K.V. Viswanathan and Alok Aradhe briefly disrupted court proceedings.
The Calcutta High Court directed TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee to appear on July 15 for recording his voice sample in an election campaign remarks case. The Court ordered full cooperation with the investigation while directing police to ensure his safety and prevent any harassment.
A Patna court reserved its verdict on educator Khan Sir’s anticipatory bail plea in the coaching institute firing case. The matter arises from an alleged attack and vandalism at his institute, where security guards allegedly opened fire. The court will pronounce its decision on July 10.
The Supreme Court cautioned lawyers against assuming that filing an adjournment slip automatically postpones proceedings. Stressing that only the Bench decides adjournments, the Court directed advocates to remain fully prepared to argue unless an adjournment is expressly granted by the Court.
The Karnataka High Court stayed criminal proceedings against a Coorg homestay owner accused after an employee allegedly raped a 33-year-old American tourist. The Court questioned charges under the repealed Foreigners Act, 1946 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, while allowing proceedings against the principal accused to continue.
The Allahabad High Court issued notices to the Centre and the ASI on a plea challenging an Agra court’s refusal to order a survey of the Taj Mahal. The petitioners claim the monument was originally the Tejo Mahalaya temple and seek an Advocate Commissioner’s inspection.
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea challenging the selection of India’s dressage team for the upcoming Asian Games after riders Anush Agarwalla and Sudipti Hajela questioned their exclusion. While listing the matter, Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah remarked, “It’s my favorite sport.”
The Delhi High Court ordered restoration of the Cockroach Janta Party’s X account after the Centre withdrew its objection. The government stated the account was blocked during NEET examinations to prevent panic among students and parents, but the circumstances no longer existed after the exams concluded.
The Bombay High Court assured advocates that no adverse or dismissal orders would be passed if they were unable to attend court due to severe rainfall disrupting Mumbai, Thane and Raigad. The assurance follows the IMD’s red alert warning of extremely heavy rain and flooding.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court imposed Rs 2,500 costs on a 77-year-old advocate after rejecting his plea to recall ex parte proceedings. The Court held he falsely claimed attendance during a hearing, stressing that litigants must approach courts with honesty, candour and clean hands.
