UP Bar Council Election : Supreme Court Extends Deadline to February 2

Supreme Court extended the Uttar Pradesh Bar Council election deadline to February 2, 2026, after disruptions in Lucknow halted polling. Elections continue in phases under a High-Powered Committee, following the apex court’s mandate for State Bar Council polls nationwide.

West Bengal Border Fencing Row: Calcutta High Court Directs State to Hand Over Acquired Lands to BSF by 31 March 2026

The Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal government to hand over all lands acquired for border fencing to the BSF by 31 March 2026. The move comes amid ongoing disputes over land acquisition for security purposes.

Life, Liberty, Dignity and Property Must Be Protected: Calcutta High Court Orders WB Govt to Deploy Central Forces in Beldanga Violence Row

Today, On 20th January, Calcutta High Court has stressed that life, liberty, dignity and property of citizens must be protected amid recurring violence in Beldanga. It directed the West Bengal government to deploy central forces immediately to stabilise law and order there.

Supreme Court Orders Resumption of Punjab Kesari Press in Ludhiana, Directs Punjab Govt Not To Take Coercive Action

Today, On 20th January, The Supreme Court directed the Punjab Government not to take any coercive action against Punjab Kesari and allowed its Ludhiana printing press to resume operations while the dispute awaits a final judgment before the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

“Interference at Every Stage Will Kill Arbitration”: Supreme Court Warns Courts on Arbitral Awards

The Supreme Court said repeated court challenges to arbitral awards defeat the purpose of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Courts must interfere only on limited grounds, as excessive judicial intervention frustrates speedy dispute resolution.

Gross Abuse of Law: Allahabad High Court Orders Immediate Return of House to Woman Evicted by Police and Revenue Officials

The Allahabad High Court ordered the swift restoration of an ancestral home to a woman forcibly evicted by police and revenue officials, labeling the eviction as a serious misuse of legal authority by a bench of Justices Gupta and Kumar.

Time-Bound Investigations Must Be An Exception, Not The Rule: Supreme Court

Supreme Court held that courts must avoid mandating time-bound investigations unless evidence shows delay or stagnation. A Bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N.K. Singh said such directions should remain rare exceptions, not routine practice in criminal cases.

PIL in Supreme Court Seeks AI Regulatory Framework to Tackle Deepfakes and Impersonations

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a comprehensive regulatory framework for Artificial Intelligence tools in India. The petition emphasizes urgent action to curb deepfakes and protect individuals from impersonation.

Calcutta High Court Directs Immediate Posting of Dr. Aniket Mahato at RG Kar Medical College

The Calcutta High Court has ordered the West Bengal government to post Dr. Aniket Mahato, a key protest leader, at RG Kar Medical College, calling his earlier transfer “unreasonable” and a “serious wrong.” The ruling underscores fairness in government postings and protection for whistle-blowers.

Judge Who Ordered Stray Dogs to Be Sent to Shelters Moved in Roster Reshuffle by CJI BR Gavai

CJI BR Gavai reshuffled the Supreme Court roster after two controversial orders by Justices Pardiwala and Mahadevan, including one directing “all stray dogs be removed and sent to shelter homes.” Justice Mahadevan has now been shifted to a new bench.