The Supreme Court agreed to hear Sajjan Kumar’s appeal against his conviction in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case and scheduled it for July 2026. His counsel highlighted over 7 years in jail and personal hardships, urging an early hearing.
The Rajasthan High Court has reserved its judgment on Asaram’s appeal against his life sentence in a minor sexual assault case. The final decision will determine whether his 2018 conviction is upheld or overturned.
The Allahabad High Court has sought a reply from the Uttar Pradesh government over non-payment of a Rs 51,000 prize to a student. The winner approached the court after waiting nearly six months for the promised award from a state-run competition.
Uttarakhand High Court ruled that both individuals are minors, prioritising legal protection over the couple’s plea. The Court ordered the girl to be shifted to a shelter home and directed police to take the male companion into custody.
Allu Arjun moved Delhi High Court seeking protection against misuse of personality rights. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela indicated interim relief likely, citing unauthorized commercial exploitation across platforms and technologies.
The Madras High Court ruled that a CBFC-certified film cannot be stopped just because a small section of society disagrees with it. The Court upheld free speech under Article 19(1)(a) and dismissed the plea seeking a ban during Tamil Nadu elections.
Bombay High Court cautioned Republic TV and editor Arnab Goswami against sensational reporting in Anil Ambani case. Court stressed accuracy, restricting coverage strictly to official records and orders.
Madras High Court dismissed actress Tamannaah Bhatia’s appeal seeking damages from Power Soaps Limited over alleged unauthorized image use. Court held she failed to prove misuse beyond contract period, upholding earlier judgment.
The Jharkhand High Court has directed the State to form a committee to explore setting up Open Correctional Institutions to reduce prison overcrowding. The move follows Supreme Court of India guidelines promoting reform-based prison systems across India.
Arvind Kejriwal argued his own case in the Delhi High Court, seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. The judge praised his arguments, saying, “You argued well. Vakeel ban sakte hain aap.”
