Unnao Victim’s Father’s Death: Delhi High Court Seeks AIIMS Report as Jaideep Sengar Claims He Has Cancer

The Delhi High Court has directed the Director of AIIMS to constitute a medical board to verify if Jaideep Singh Sengar, convict in the Unnao custodial death case, is truly suffering from cancer. This follows his request for a jail sentence extension.

Supreme Court Closes Yamuna River Pollution Case, Says NGT Should Handle All Polluted Rivers Monitoring

The Supreme Court closed its 2021 suo motu case on polluted rivers, observing that the matter should have been handled by the NGT to avoid overlapping proceedings. The Court stressed that environmental monitoring must continue before the tribunal, with scope for judicial review.

Trademark Battle: Supreme Court Restores Contempt Proceedings Against Hero Ecotech

The Supreme Court of India restored contempt proceedings in the HERO trademark dispute between Hero Cycles Limited and Hero Ecotech Limited, setting aside the Patna High Court order that quashed action under Order XXXIX Rule 2A CPC.

One Incident Of Slapping Wife Once For Staying At Parental Home Without Informing Is Not Cruelty: Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court set aside the man’s conviction for cruelty and abetment, stating that a single incident of slapping his wife for staying at her parental home without informing was not cruelty while acquitting him in law.

Magistrate Can’t Invoke IT Rules, 2009 To Block Online Content: Supreme Court Upholds Bombay High Court Order

The Supreme Court declined to interfere with the Bombay High Court ruling that Rule 10 of the Information Technology Rules, 2009 does not empower a Magistrate to order blocking of online content, holding that no inherent jurisdiction exists to issue such directions.

Delhi Riots Case: Supreme Court Rejects Parity Claim, Set to Hear Bail Plea of Khalid Saifi

The Supreme Court has rejected the parity claim raised in the Delhi riots conspiracy case and agreed to hear Khalid Saifi’s bail plea, taking up his challenge to the allegations tied to the 2020 violence investigated under laws.

Income Tax Act Amendments| Rs.16.5 Lakh Crore Reassessment Cases Pending, Hearing on April 6: Centre To Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India was informed by the Government of India about proposed amendments to Section 150, effective April 1, 2026. Representing the Union of India, the ASG said changes would affect pending assessment and reassessment cases nationwide.

Origin of Speech Is Thought, Erase Ideas Against Constitutional Ethos: Supreme Court on PIL Against Hate Speech

Today, On 17th February, The Supreme Court declined to entertain another plea seeking fresh rules for regulating public speeches by constitutional authorities, noting its reluctance to repeatedly revisit issues already settled in earlier judgments. It said speech begins in thought, urging discipline.

Complex and Sensitive Issue: Supreme Court Refers Plea Challenging Data Protection Law Amendment to RTI Act to Larger Bench

Today, On 16th February, The Supreme Court of India refused to stay the RTI Act amendment made through the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and issued notice to the Centre on a plea challenging its constitutional validity.

Don’t Undermine the Sanctity of High Courts: Supreme Court Declines to Hear Pleas Against Assam CM, Tells Petitioners to Approach HC

Today, On 16th February, The Supreme Court refused to entertain petitions seeking action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over a viral ‘shooting’ video. It also asked the Gauhati High Court Chief Justice to prioritise the case for an early hearing.