Egg Attacks Against TMC Leaders| Human Rights Must Be Ensured for Everyone: Calcutta HC Seeks Bengal Government Report

The Calcutta High Court directed the West Bengal government to submit details of alleged egg-throwing incidents targeting TMC leaders after the 2026 Assembly election defeat. The Court sought information on incidents, FIR registrations, and action taken while hearing a petition linked to Abhishek Banerjee.

Parent Cannot Be Denied Child Access Just Because Children Live Abroad: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court ruled that a parent cannot be denied access to children merely because they reside abroad. The Court granted businessman Amritesh Jatia interim custody of his two children in London during their summer vacation, stating parental time cannot be restricted without justification.

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.

Cockroach Janta Party Row: Allahabad HC Refuses to Entertain PIL, Allows Petitioner to Approach Competent Court

The Allahabad High Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking an investigation into alleged anti-national activities linked to the “Cockroach Janta Party,” holding that it lacked territorial jurisdiction. The Court granted liberty to the petitioner to approach the competent court instead.

BCD Elections: Supreme Court Refuses To Modify Stay Order On Vote Counting

The Supreme Court refused to change its earlier order that had stopped the counting of votes for the Bar Council of Delhi elections following allegations of tampering. It directed Delhi High Court to hear the pleas on May 25.

Persons With Disabilities Have Fundamental Right To Accessibility: Allahabad High Court Orders Access To Lifts, Gym In Buildings

The Allahabad High Court directed the State to ensure that persons with disabilities have access to lifts, gyms and other common facilities in residential buildings. The Court said, “It is a fundamental right of a person with disability to have right to accessibility for facilities common in a building.”

Ghaziabad Property Tax Hike Lawful: Allahabad High Court Upholds GMC’s Tax Increase

The Allahabad High Court upheld the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation property tax revision, ruling the new MMRR-based slabs lawful, as Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice Kshitij Shailendra dismissed challenges to the enhanced municipal taxation framework.

FIR Valid Even If Lawyer Helps Draft It, Credibility Cannot Be Doubted: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court ruled that an FIR does not lose credibility merely because it was drafted with a lawyer’s assistance. While permitting legal help, the Court stressed careful scrutiny to rule out malice. The Bench decided this in Jagdamba Harijan’s acid attack conviction appeal.

Fissiparous Tendency: Gauhati High Court Issues Notice To CM Himanta Biswa Sarma On Hate Speech Plea

The Gauhati High Court has issued notice to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma over multiple petitions alleging repeated hate speeches against the Muslim community, with the Division Bench seeking responses from him, the Centre, and the Assam government.

GST Summons Can Now Be Video graphed, Lawyers Can Be Present At Safe Distance: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court allowed videography of GST summons proceedings and permitted legal counsel to remain present at a visible but non-audible distance during questioning, reinforcing procedural safeguards in tax investigations while hearing a writ petition under Article 226.