Supreme Court Declines Habeas Plea Over Businessman’s Arrest, Directs Him To Approach High Court

The Supreme Court refused to hear a habeas corpus plea alleging the illegal arrest of a businessman by Uttar Pradesh Police. The Court granted liberty to seek relief before the appropriate High Court, noting a related matter is already pending.

Fresh Air Is the Need of the Hour: Bombay High Court Flags Emergency Over Kanjurmarg Dumping Ground Pollution

The Bombay High Court called the pollution from Mumbai’s Kanjurmarg dumping ground an emergency and said the right to breathe clean air is a fundamental right. The Court criticised civic authorities for inaction and asked them to urgently find solutions to control odour and pollution.

“Good Issue Raised”: Supreme Court Refers PIL on Intersex Rights and Census Inclusion to Three-Judge Bench

The Supreme Court has referred a PIL seeking legal protection for intersex children and inclusion in the Census to a three-judge Bench. The plea highlights non-consensual medical procedures and calls for clear rights and policies for intersex minors.

BREAKING: Supreme Court to Hear Challenge Against Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA Detention on Jan 7

The Supreme Court will hear a plea filed by Gitanjali J. Angmo challenging the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act. The Bench fixed January 7 at 2 PM for hearing, stating the matter will be taken up immediately after vacation.

Messi Event Chaos Reaches Court: Calcutta High Court to Hear Pleas Seeking CBI, ED Probe into Salt Lake Stadium Rampage

The Calcutta High Court will hear multiple PILs seeking transfer of the probe into the Salt Lake Stadium violence during the Lionel Messi event to central agencies. Petitioners have raised concerns over crowd mismanagement, financial irregularities, and the credibility of the state-appointed inquiry committee.

Karur Stampede: Supreme Court Refuses to Modify Its Order Suspending Enquiry Commission

Today, On 12th December, The Supreme Court has refused to modify its earlier order suspending the Enquiry Commission probing the Karur stampede case. The Court said the suspension will continue as directed, rejecting calls for reconsideration and stressing judicial consistency and fairness.

Gujarat High Court Slams “Endless” Section 144 Bans: Says Police Misused Emergency Powers Against Anti-CAA Protesters

The Gujarat High Court has criticised Ahmedabad Police for repeatedly imposing Section 144 without any real emergency, calling the practice arbitrary and unconstitutional. The ruling came in a petition filed by anti-CAA protesters who said the state used the law to suppress peaceful dissent.

Two Consenting Adults Have the Right to Live-In Relationship, Even Without Attaining Marriageable Age: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court said that two consenting adults have the right to live in a relationship even without attaining the legal marriageable age. The Court stressed that Article 21 protects such personal choices and ensures freedom and safety.

Executive Tends to Violate Fundamental Rights, Courts Must Keep a Check on Executive Overreach: Justice Abhay Oka

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay S Oka emphasizes the judiciary’s crucial role in protecting fundamental rights. He warns that the executive often overreaches, and only courts can ensure actions remain within the law and Constitution.

Supreme Court Sends Buddhist Personal Law Plea To Law Commission: Can’t Direct a Constitutional Amendment

Today, On 28th November, Supreme Court Sends Buddhist Personal Law Committee Plea To Law Commission which sought changes in certain existing laws affecting the community’s rights. The bench said it cannot direct constitutional changes and treated the petition as a representation to be examined by Law Commission.