Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice to ASI, DG Summoned Over No Report on 173 Delhi Heritage Sites

The Supreme Court has issued a contempt notice to the ASI for failing to file a status report on 173 protected heritage sites in Delhi. The ASI Director General has been summoned to appear personally before the Court on the next hearing.

Allahabad High Court Questions UP Govt Over Sealing Mosque Without Notice, Raises Due Process Concern

The Allahabad High Court has questioned the UP government on the legal authority to seal a mosque without prior notice or hearing. The Court has asked whether such action violates due process and under what law a place of worship can be sealed.

Delhi High Court Flags Name Similarity, Dr Reddy’s Renames Semaglutide Drug to ‘Olymra’ Amid Ozempic Dispute

Dr Reddy’s told the Delhi High Court it will rename its semaglutide drug from ‘Olymviq’ to ‘Olymra’ after the court raised concerns over similarity with ‘Ozempic’. The case comes as India opens its market to generic semaglutide, leading to rising trademark disputes among drugmakers.

Anil Ambani Moves Bombay High Court Against Arnab Goswami, Republic TV Over Defamation; Seeks Immediate Ban on Broadcasts

Business tycoon Anil Ambani has filed a defamation suit in the Bombay High Court against Arnab Goswami and Republic TV over alleged defamatory broadcasts. He has sought an interim injunction to restrain the channel from airing or publishing the disputed content.

CJI Surya Kant Inaugurates Leh District Court Complex & LLSA Building, Boosts Access to Justice in Ladakh

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant inaugurated a modern district court complex and LLSA building in Leh to strengthen judicial infrastructure. The new facilities aim to improve access to justice and efficiency in Ladakh’s legal system.

‘Set Judge’ Remark Row: AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj Urges CJI to Initiate Contempt Action Against Delhi CM

AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj has urged the CJI to take suo motu contempt action against Delhi CM Rekha Gupta over her alleged “set judge” remark. He claimed the statement attempts to defame the judiciary and weaken public trust in the courts.

Married Persons Cannot Enter Live-In Relationship Without Divorce: Allahabad High Court Clarifies Law

The Allahabad High Court held that married individuals cannot legally enter a live-in relationship without first obtaining a divorce. The Court refused protection to the couple but said they can approach police if they face any threat or violence.

“No 30% Women Quota, No Elections”: MP High Court Stops Rewa Bar Polls

The Madhya Pradesh High Court stayed the Rewa District Bar Association elections after finding no 30% reservation for women as mandated by the Supreme Court. The Court held that Supreme Court directions are binding and elections without women’s reservation cannot be allowed.

Delhi High Court Cracks Down on Deepfakes, Fake Merchandise Using Gautam Gambhir’s Name; Orders Takedown of Links

The Delhi High Court will order Meta and Google to remove web links misusing Gautam Gambhir’s name and images for fake merchandise and deepfake videos. Gambhir has sought ₹2.5 crore damages over AI-generated videos, impersonation, and unauthorised commercial use of his identity.

POCSO Case: Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand, Says “Greater Care And Caution” Needed

The Allahabad High Court granted anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in a POCSO case, noting delays in FIR, medical report issues, and procedural violations. The Court said the allegations require “greater care and caution” and granted relief from arrest.