What Reasoned Order?: Supreme Court Seeks Delhi Police Reply Only Bail Pleas Of Two Alleged Indian Mujahideen Operatives

The Supreme Court sought Delhi Police’s response on bail pleas filed by two alleged Indian Mujahideen operatives detained for over 12 years in a terrorism conspiracy case linked to an alleged illegal arms manufacturing setup in Delhi.

If Registry Is Misplacing Urgent Files, I Will Not Leave It: CJI Surya Kant Warns Court Officials Over Listing Delay

The Supreme Court raised concern over an alleged Registry lapse after an urgent matter filed on June 8 remained unlisted for over ten days. CJI Surya Kant said accountability would be fixed if urgent files were misplaced.

Why the House Is There?: Calcutta HC Questions WB Assembly Speaker Over Recognition of TMC MLA as LoP

The Calcutta High Court questioned the procedure followed in recognising the Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, asking whether the Speaker can ignore the largest opposition party’s proposal and recognise another claimant amid rival LoP claims.

Misuse By Some Cannot Cast Doubt On All: Supreme Court On Plea Challenging Northeast SC/ST Tax Exemption

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking a creamy layer principle for income-tax exemption granted to Scheduled Tribes in the North Eastern Region. CJI Surya Kant-led Bench said the issue concerns legislation and allowed petitioner Ashwini Upadhyay to approach the parliamentary committee.

Rajasthan HC Orders Rs 2 Lakh Compensation, Inquiry Against Tehsildar Over Illegal Custody

The Rajasthan High Court ordered disciplinary inquiry against Tehsildar Tejpal Pareek for allegedly not releasing a detainee despite suspension of sentence. The Court directed him to pay Rs 2 lakh compensation and kept him attached to revenue headquarters until completion of the investigation.

We Are Not Scientists: Supreme Court Rejects PIL On Urban Growth Around Airports After Air India AI171 Crash

The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions on urban infrastructure growth around airports after the Air India AI171 crash near Ahmedabad. A Bench led by CJI Surya Kant said aviation safety and planning issues require policymakers and experts, remarking, “We are not scientists.”

Abuse Of Process Of Law, This Is Overreaching The Court: Karnataka HC Rejects Challenge To Compromise Decree

The Karnataka High Court dismissed a plea challenging a three-year-old compromise decree, ruling that a party cannot withdraw after accepting settlement benefits. Justice Suraj Govindaraj imposed Rs 25,000 costs on the petitioner, calling the delayed challenge an abuse of the legal process.

Honour Killing Fears| “‘Regressive Elements Cannot Be Encouraged”: Supreme Court Steps In To Protect Inter-Caste Couple

The Supreme Court stayed a Rajasthan High Court order allowing parents of an inter-caste married woman to meet her, after the couple expressed fears of honour killing and threats from her family following their marriage.

PIN Code Missing Is No Excuse: Consumer Court Fines Postal Department for 62-Day Delay in Delivering Money Order to Widow

The Consumer Commission in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar held postal authorities liable for delaying money transfer to an 80-year-old retired man’s widowed sister. The Commission ordered Rs 3,000 compensation and Rs 2,000 costs for hardship caused.

RTI Activism Has Become A New Business: Supreme Court Denies Bail To So-Called Activist In Road Project Case

The Supreme Court denied anticipatory bail to two men accused of obstructing road construction, assaulting workers, and making caste-based remarks. The Court criticised alleged misuse of RTI activism, observing that some individuals were interfering with public authorities and official duties.