2008 Ahmedabad Serial Blasts: Gujarat High Court Confirms Death Penalty for 38, Life Term for 11 Convicts

The Gujarat High Court upheld the 2022 Special Court verdict in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case, confirming death sentences for 38 convicts and life imprisonment for 11 others. The coordinated bomb blasts killed 56 people and injured nearly 200 across Ahmedabad.

Egg Attacks Against TMC Leaders| Human Rights Must Be Ensured for Everyone: Calcutta HC Seeks Bengal Government Report

The Calcutta High Court directed the West Bengal government to submit details of alleged egg-throwing incidents targeting TMC leaders after the 2026 Assembly election defeat. The Court sought information on incidents, FIR registrations, and action taken while hearing a petition linked to Abhishek Banerjee.

Raghav Chadha Deepfake Case: Delhi HC Refuses Blanket Protection, Orders Removal of 5 Defamatory Posts

The Delhi High Court refused blanket interim protection to BJP MP Raghav Chadha in his personality rights suit over alleged AI-generated deepfakes and defamatory posts. The Court, however, ordered removal of five posts found prima facie defamatory while rejecting claims against other content.

DJ Remark Case: Calcutta HC Refuses Abhishek Banerjee’s Plea Challenging Voice Sample Order

The Calcutta High Court refused to entertain TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s plea challenging a magistrate’s order directing him to provide a voice sample in the DJ remark case. The Court heard arguments on BNSS provisions, investigation rights, and the need for evidence collection.

You Mean Judges Are Hot-Headed?, Get Influenced by Movie?: Karnataka HC Questions Actor Darshan’s Plea Against Release of Movie ‘BOSS’

The Karnataka High Court questioned Darshan Srinivas’s claim that the Kannada film BOSS could affect the fairness of his Renukaswamy murder trial. Justice Pradeep Singh Yerur observed that the concern should be possible impact on witnesses and proceedings, not whether judges could be influenced.

Political Involvement In Heinous Crimes Is Rare: Karnataka HC On Vinay Kulkarni’s Bail Plea Over Yogesh Gowda Murder Case

The Karnataka High Court heard former MLA Vinay Kulkarni’s appeal against his conviction and life sentence in BJP leader Yogesh Gowda’s murder case. The Court noted that involvement of political figures in heinous crimes is rare in Karnataka, while the CBI opposed bail.

Long-Term Live-In Relationship Creates Presumption of Consensual Physical Relations: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court held that a long-term live-in relationship between consenting adults creates a presumption of consensual physical relations. The Court ruled that a later refusal to marry cannot automatically amount to rape and dismissed an appeal challenging the accused’s acquittal.

Unemployment Is No Escape, PM Awas House Cannot Replace Maintenance: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court upheld a maintenance order directing a husband to pay his wife, ruling that a PM Awas Yojana house cannot replace maintenance rights. The Court said an able-bodied husband cannot avoid responsibility by claiming unemployment or low income under law.

Media Can Report, But Cannot Declare Guilt: Patna HC Warns Media Against Trial by Headlines

The Patna High Court ruled that media can report criminal proceedings but should avoid labels like “mastermind” or “kingpin” that suggest guilt before trial. Justice Ansul said prejudicial reporting may harm an accused’s reputation and amount to defamatory or improper conduct during pending cases.

Justice Is Not Whatever I Want: Bombay HC Rejects Law Student’s Plea Over Exam Ban Due to Attendance Shortage

The Bombay High Court’s Aurangabad bench dismissed a 23-year-old law student’s plea against being barred from final exams due to poor attendance. The Court criticised her claims as reckless and irresponsible, observing that legal proceedings must be based on good faith and not personal demands.