The Bombay High Court dismissed a plea seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into allegations that Reliance Industries Limited unlawfully extracted gas from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation fields in the Krishna–Godavari Basin; detailed reasons are awaited.
The Allahabad High Court allowed the Centre to be impleaded in a plea on Rahul Gandhi citizenship. Justice Subhash Vidyarthi directed production of relevant records on April 6 while hearing a petition filed by S. Vignesh Shishir.
The Allahabad High Court urged an amicable resolution over Dr. B. R. Ambedkar statue installation in Bareilly, directing the District Magistrate to form a committee, ensure religious harmony, allocate alternate land if needed, and submit a report within six weeks.
The Supreme Court Collegium on March 24, 2026 approved elevation of Additional Judges as Permanent Judges in Chhattisgarh High Court and Madras High Court, strengthening judicial capacity and ensuring continuity in adjudication.
The Supreme Court received 293 applications from advocates seeking recognition as Senior Advocates. These applications were submitted in response to the Court’s notices issued on February 12 and 19, 2026, inviting eligible lawyers to seek the prestigious designation.
Judicial magistrate Pankaj Garg, accused in a hit-and-run case, died of suspected cardiac arrest in Hoshiarpur after the Supreme Court of India transferred his trial from Punjab to Rohini, Delhi.
The Supreme Court allowed a serving Uttarakhand judicial officer to appear in the Himachal Pradesh Judicial Services examination, overturning an unexplained denial by the High Court. Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan quashed the rejection, reinforcing standards in recruitment.
Justice Abhay S Oka retired from the Supreme Court, receiving heartfelt tributes for his courageous judgments and commitment to civil liberties. His colleagues praised his tireless work ethic, moral integrity, and dedication, even amid personal loss. Justice Oka’s legacy of fairness and environmental advocacy will profoundly impact the judiciary and future judges.
