The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) held ossification tests cannot determine juvenile age when valid documents exist. It set aside orders of the Juvenile Justice Board and POCSO court, granting conditional bail to a minor with probation reporting conditions.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said access to justice must transcend geography while inaugurating the Kargil District Court Complex in Ladakh, marking a significant step toward strengthening judicial infrastructure in remote regions.
The Delhi High Court disposed of Karti Chidambaram petition as infructuous in a money-laundering case linked to the Chinese visa scam, after charges were framed in the connected Central Bureau of Investigation case.
The Bombay High Court refused a plea seeking a court-monitored probe against Adani Green Energy Limited, calling it misuse of process. The bench held allegations lacked prompt, independent evidence to justify directing a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court rejected jailed MP Amritpal Singh plea for temporary release to attend Parliament’s budget session, holding no legal infirmity in denial and emphasising that national interests outweigh individual interests in such circumstances.
The Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) held that a deceased body cannot be used for protest, stressing dignified burial under Article 21. Justices N. Sathish Kumar and M. Jothiraman criticised delays in last rites, calling it a violation of fundamental rights.
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to personality rights of Gautam Gambhir. Justice Jyoti Singh held that unauthorised commercial use of his name, image, or reputation infringes his publicity rights and unfairly exploits his established goodwill.
The Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) held that prolonged neglect, separation, and filing serious criminal allegations can amount to mental cruelty. Justices G.K. Ilanthiraiyan and R. Poornima granted divorce, finding the husband proved cruelty by his spouse.
The Delhi High Court reserved judgment on Asian News International interim relief plea in its copyright suit against OpenAI. Justice Amit Bansal heard extensive submissions from parties, amici curiae, and intervenors before reserving orders.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court stayed the suspension of teacher Saket Kumar Purohit over a satirical video mimicking Narendra Modi. Justice Ashish Shroti noted the order lacked proper consideration and inquiry before being issued.
