The Supreme Court strongly criticised an Allahabad High Court judge for allowing criminal proceedings in a civil dispute. It questioned his logic and ordered immediate withdrawal of his criminal jurisdiction, remanding the case for fresh consideration.
The Supreme Court granted NewsClick a one-week protection from any coercive action over a tax demand. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, however, rejected a writ petition filed by PPK Newsclick Studio Pvt Ltd. The petition was filed directly under Article 32 of the Constitution. The court’s decision provides temporary relief but does not settle the tax dispute.