The Delhi High Court sought the Central Bureau of Investigation response on Rabri Devi plea challenging a trial court’s refusal to provide documents the prosecution did not rely upon in the land-for-jobs case, saying such records were vital for her defence preparation.
Today, On 20th March, The Chief Justice of India asked the lawyer to move the Delhi High Court after a runaway couple’s protection plea was mentioned before the Supreme Court of India. He questioned, “Why this step-motherly treatment to Article 226 jurisdiction?”
The Punjab & Haryana High Court said litigants cannot backtrack or blame their lawyer after withdrawing a case. It added that “a counsel is an officer of the court and not merely a mechanical agent of the litigant” while rejecting such excuses.
The Allahabad High Court announced that from March 17, 2026, all non-AFR final judgments and orders will be translated into Hindi, marking its 160th Establishment Day and aiming to improve accessibility for litigants and the general public.
Today, On 16th March, In Excise Policy Case, CBI opposed the adjournment request by Arvind Kejriwal and others, but the Delhi High Court granted them time to respond to the petition challenging their discharge in the alleged liquor policy scam corruption case today.
Today, On 16th March, The Haryana government informed the Supreme Court of India that it would, as a one-time act of “magnanimity”, refuse sanction to prosecute Ali Khan Mahmudabad. The case concerns social-media comments on Operation Sindoor made.
Today, On 12th March, The Supreme Court dismissed Advocate Ashok Pandey’s petition seeking Rs 1 crore from the Union Government. He claimed the amount was for fees and expenses for cases he filed to “save” former Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra.
Today, On 20th February, The Delhi High Court sought a response from the Delhi Police on the bail application filed by Olympian Sushil Kumar in the murder case of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar.
Today, On 20th February, The Supreme Court has dismissed a public interest litigation demanding a nationwide prohibition on constructing or naming any mosque after Babur or the “Babri Masjid.” The Court found the plea legally unsustainable and refused to entertain the petitioner’s arguments.
Today, On 9th February, CJI Surya Kant said while condemning the alleged courtroom assault, where goons locked the room, that such ‘Gunda Raj is unacceptable,’ directing the lawyer to first make a complaint before the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.
