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    If We Bar Virtual Talaqs, People Will Pre-Judge Us: Supreme Court on WhatsApp and Email Divorces
    If We Bar Virtual Talaqs, People Will Pre-Judge Us: Supreme Court on WhatsApp and Email Divorces
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    If We Bar Virtual Talaqs, People Will Pre-Judge Us: Supreme Court on WhatsApp and Email Divorces

    Today, On 11th February, The Supreme Court addressed the issue of talaq pronounced via WhatsApp and email, saying, “People will pre-judge us if we ban talaq pronounced via WhatsApp, email.” The Court added, “We will not shy away from issuing directions, but that we will do only after hearing both sides.”

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    SUPREME COURT MONTHLY RECAP: January 2026
    SUPREME COURT MONTHLY RECAP: January 2026
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    SUPREME COURT MONTHLY RECAP: January 2026

    As we step into February 2026, it’s essential to reflect on the Supreme Court’s most impactful judicial pronouncements in January 2026. This monthly recap below lists a series of significant rulings that have shaped legal discourse across various domains.

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    Unforgivable! Unless They Apologize in Writing: Justice GR Swaminathan Slams Officials for Defying Court Orders on Lamp Lighting
    Unforgivable! Unless They Apologize in Writing: Justice GR Swaminathan Slams Officials for Defying Court Orders on Lamp Lighting
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    Unforgivable! Unless They Apologize in Writing: Justice GR Swaminathan Slams Officials for Defying Court Orders on Lamp Lighting

    The Madras High Court warned Madurai district officials it may initiate contempt proceedings for failing to follow court orders on Karthigai Deepam lighting at Thiruparankundram hill. “Unforgivable! Unless They Apologize in Writing,” said Justice GR Swaminathan.

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    Forced Marriage Threat: J&K High Court Orders Police to Protect Woman from Harm
    Forced Marriage Threat: J&K High Court Orders Police to Protect Woman from Harm
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    Forced Marriage Threat: J&K High Court Orders Police to Protect Woman from Harm

    The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has ordered the police to protect a young woman who feared for her safety after allegedly receiving threats of forced marriage. The Court directed that she ‘is not subjected to any harm in any manner whatsoever.’

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    “Pay the Worker Before His Sweat Dries”: Madras High Court Slams Madurai Corporation, Orders Payment of Lawyer’s Dues
    “Pay the Worker Before His Sweat Dries”: Madras High Court Slams Madurai Corporation, Orders Payment of Lawyer’s Dues
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    I Am Tired, How Many Cases Am I To Haul Up?: Justice G R Swaminathan Slams Officials For Repeated Contempt Of Court

    Justice G R Swaminathan of the Madurai Bench expressed anguish over repeatedly summoning officials for contempt. He said citing law and order to defy court orders is unacceptable and reflects a serious breakdown of the legal framework system.

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    Supreme Court Tells Centre & J&K: Provide Space for CAT in Jammu Within a Month
    Supreme Court Tells Centre & J&K: Provide Space for CAT in Jammu Within a Month
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    Supreme Court Tells Centre & J&K: Provide Space for CAT in Jammu Within a Month

    The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and Jammu & Kashmir administration to provide proper space for the Central Administrative Tribunal in Jammu within one month. The court also stressed the need for a permanent building and proper staff for smooth functioning.

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    Deported While Pregnant: Muslim Woman Returns to India After Supreme Court Steps In
    Deported While Pregnant: Muslim Woman Returns to India After Supreme Court Steps In
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    Deported While Pregnant: Muslim Woman Returns to India After Supreme Court Steps In

    Deported while visibly pregnant, 25-year-old Muslim woman Sunali Khatun was forced into Bangladesh despite holding valid Indian documents. She has now returned to India with her eight-year-old son after the Supreme Court intervened and questioned the illegal pushback.

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    Ex-SC Judge Abhay S Oka on Sanjeev Sanyal’s Remark: Criticism of Judiciary Is Fine, But Show How Court Orders Hindered Development
    Ex-SC Judge Abhay S Oka on Sanjeev Sanyal’s Remark: Criticism of Judiciary Is Fine, But Show How Court Orders Hindered Development
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    Ex-SC Judge Abhay S Oka on Sanjeev Sanyal’s Remark: Criticism of Judiciary Is Fine, But Show How Court Orders Hindered Development

    Former Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay S. Oka responded to Sanjeev Sanyal’s remark, saying that criticism of the judiciary is acceptable, but one must show proof that court orders have actually hindered development or violated the Constitution, not make sweeping claims.

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    Serve Pizza and Buttermilk as Community Service: Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Between Neighbours Over Pet Fight
    Serve Pizza and Buttermilk as Community Service: Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Between Neighbours Over Pet Fight
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    Serve Pizza and Buttermilk as Community Service: Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Between Neighbours Over Pet Fight

    The Delhi High Court said, ‘Serve pizza and buttermilk to children, not engage in pet fights,’ as it quashed FIRs between neighbours. Justice Arun Monga directed them to serve Amul Chaach and mixed vegetable pizzas at Sanskar Ashram near GTB Hospital.

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