Today, on 15th January 2026, Supreme Court refused to interfere in a producer’s plea over delayed film certification, despite senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi’s submissions. He alleged CBFC acted mala fide, claiming release plans across 5,000 theatres while certification with ten cuts was promised earlier.
Today, On 12th January, The Supreme Court expressed deep dismay over the alleged misconduct of a Madhya Pradesh civil judge during a train journey, including urinating in the compartment. “Shocking, Disgusting Conduct of a Judicial Officer,” the Court said, condemning the act.
The censor clearance dispute over Vijay-starrer Tamil film Jana Nayagan has reached the Supreme Court, as KVN Productions challenged a Madras High Court interim order that created uncertainty over the film’s release. Earlier directions were stayed later by bench.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that a divorced daughter may claim family pension if divorce proceedings began during the pensioner’s lifetime, even when the decree came later. A Division Bench dismissed the Union’s plea, upholding the CAT Kolkata decision.
The Madras High Court ordered the CBFC to promptly grant final censor clearance for Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, holding that reopening the certification was flawed. Justice P.T. Asha noted filmmakers faced unwarranted delays despite compliance, necessitating judicial intervention by authorities.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a Special Appeal is not maintainable against a Single Judge’s order on transfer applications under Section 24 CPC. Such orders are procedural, not “judgments”, and are barred from appeal under Section 105 of the CPC.
A couple from Gujarat ended their 23-year marriage after a long dispute over eating onion and garlic, leading the High Court to uphold their divorce. Judges agreed the prolonged conflict over dietary choices made the relationship irreparable today.
Today, On 8th December, A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the election of Congress leader and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah from the Varuna constituency. The plea alleges serious irregularities and seeks judicial scrutiny of his 2023 victory, raising key questions of electoral legality.
The Tripura High Court overturned a 20-year rape conviction, ruling that the victim’s lone testimony could not stand due to serious inconsistencies and doubtful evidence. The Court held that the prosecution’s case suffered from “fatal infirmities,” making conviction unsafe.
The Rajasthan High Court upheld the appointment of Padmesh Mishra, son of a sitting Supreme Court judge, as Additional Advocate General. The Court ruled that advocacy skill is not bound by years of experience and a quo warranto plea cannot challenge such appointments.
