Journalist Sucheta Dalal challenged a Delhi court order restricting media from linking Sandesara family to Sterling Biotech fraud case. The court issued notices to parties including Google and Meta, and listed the matter for further hearing.
The Calcutta High Court ruled a deceased teacher’s brother is not “family” for pension under the 1981 Scheme. It upheld denial of died-in-harness benefits, noting no claim was made by the mother, the eligible beneficiary under rules.
The Bombay High Court Nagpur Bench referred a lawyer to the Bar Council for alleged misconduct in misleading the court. It also issued contempt notices, observing parties relied on forged documents to justify unauthorised construction claims before court.
The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre and LIC on a plea for disability sensitive insurance guidelines. The petition invokes Articles 14 and 21, urging policy oversight to ensure welfare schemes for persons with disabilities are fair and accessible.
The defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over Hathras remarks was adjourned to May 2 due to transfer of the presiding judge. The MP MLA court could not proceed earlier as well, delaying hearings linked to his statements.
The Supreme Court directed that Teesta Setalvad’s plea for passport release be heard by a three judge bench. Noting her bail was granted by a similar bench, the court held parity in bench strength was appropriate for consideration.
Actor Vijay appealed before the Madras High Court against a Rs 1.5 crore income tax penalty upheld earlier. The Division Bench is yet to list the matter, following dismissal of his plea by a single judge confirming the penalty’s validity.
The Supreme Court sought responses on a plea demanding weightage to states’ inputs in fixing MSP based on cultivation costs. The bench issued notices to the Centre and CACP, highlighting the issue’s significance for farmers’ income and agricultural policy.
The Assam government approached the Supreme Court challenging Telangana High Court’s transit anticipatory bail granted to Pawan Khera. The case stems from Assam Police FIR alleging defamation, forgery and conspiracy over his statements regarding the Chief Minister’s family.
Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah said rising case backlog cannot be blamed solely on judges, highlighting advocates’ role in delays. He noted judges handle hundreds of daily cases, stressing pendency often stems from systemic and procedural issues beyond judicial working hours.
