The Supreme Court of India stayed the Madras High Court order barring R Seenivasa Sethupathi from participating in Tamil Nadu Assembly floor tests and trust votes, with the Bench calling the High Court’s direction “atrocious” before suspending its operation.
The Delhi High Court directed residents of three slum clusters near the Prime Minister’s residence in Delhi’s Race Course area to vacate within 15 days and shift to government-provided accommodation, warning authorities could initiate legal action if occupants failed to comply within the prescribed timeframe.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed murder accused Mevalal Prajapati’s bail plea while strongly criticising rising criminal case pendency in Uttar Pradesh district courts, holding the State government and police authorities largely responsible for prolonged judicial delays in criminal proceedings.
Bombay High Court stayed a 2017 defamation case until 2046, calling it an “ego fight between the parties at the fag end of their lives,” highlighting prolonged personal disputes clogging judicial timelines.
Madras High Court restrained piracy of Jana Nayagan starring Vijay, blocking illegal broadcasts. Court acted on plea by KVN Productions LLP over pre release leak before certification.
Delhi High Court refused to stay trial against accused in alleged assault on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani rejected plea, allowing proceedings, with evidence scheduled to begin April 20.
The Karnataka High Court refused immediate ban on tiger safaris but sought response on plea challenging activities in critical habitats Bench led by Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru directed State to file affidavit detailing zones safari locations and conservation compliance
The Bombay High Court dismissed gangster Abu Salem plea seeking remission and early release from life sentence in 1993 blasts case. Bench of Justices Ajey S Gadkari and Kamal R Khata rejected reduction request reiterating remission depends on legal criteria
The Madras High Court issued notice to Udhayanidhi Stalin Union government and tax authorities over alleged inconsistencies in election affidavit details Bench led by Chief Justice SA Dharmadhikari directed agencies to submit detailed report before court by April 20
The Bombay High Court directed the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Trust and Param Bir Singh to avoid publishing alleged defamatory content against each other. Justice Milind N. Jadhav passed an interim order in a defamation suit seeking damages and injunction.
