The Supreme Court stayed criminal proceedings against a priest booked over remarks on religion, issuing notice to Uttar Pradesh. The bench held trial shall remain stayed while examining the plea challenging FIR and allegations of hurting religious sentiments.
The Telangana High Court granted one week transit anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a forgery and conspiracy case. The court allowed him time to seek regular anticipatory bail before the competent jurisdiction court.
The Delhi High Court dismissed Sanjay Bhandari’s appeal challenging his designation as a fugitive economic offender. Upholding the trial court order, Justice Neena Bansal Krishna rejected the plea, with a detailed judgment yet to be released.
Congress leader Pawan Khera approached the Telangana High Court seeking transit anticipatory bail after Assam Police questioned him in Delhi. He sought interim protection from arrest to enable him to pursue legal remedies before courts in Assam.
The Union government told the Delhi High Court that appointment of a regular NCLT President remains pending since December 2025. The Centre stated it awaits recommendation from the Chief Justice of India under Companies Act provisions.
The Supreme Court questioned a PIL seeking a national task force on food safety, asking for concrete research instead of broad claims. The bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta reserved judgment after hearing the petitioner in person.
The Delhi High Court refused a plea by Ramesh Chandra Singh seeking BCD seat reservation for junior lawyers, noting he contested elections despite knowing the Bar Council of Delhi policy beforehand.
The Allahabad High Court heard a petition challenging Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship, directing inclusion of the Centre. Citing confidential Ministry of Home Affairs records, the judge held in-camera proceedings and reviewed submitted documents.
