Political Advertisements Ban In Delhi Metro During Model Code Of Conduct Is Valid: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court upheld restrictions on political advertisements in metro trains and stations during the Model Code of Conduct period. The Court observed that metro infrastructure is linked with government identity and such restrictions prevent political association with public institutions.

TASMAC Money Laundering Case: Supreme Court Rejects P.R. Rajesh Kumar’s Plea Against ED Searches

The Supreme Court dismissed businessman P.R. Rajesh Kumar’s plea challenging ED searches at his residence in the TASMAC money laundering probe. The Bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice V. Mohana upheld the Madras High Court order allowing alternative legal remedies.

Khan Sir Gets Interim Relief: No Arrest Till Next Hearing In Coaching Institute Firing Case

A Bihar court granted interim protection to educator Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, in an anticipatory bail matter linked to an alleged vandalism incident outside his Patna coaching institute. The court extended the no coercive action order until the next hearing.

Ask Interns Not to Come, They Can’t Occupy Chairs: Karnataka HC Seeks Ideas To Solve Courtroom Crowding Crisis

The Karnataka High Court discussed rising courtroom overcrowding issues as lawyers, litigants, and staff faced space constraints. Justice M Nagaprasanna sought suggestions from advocates to manage the situation, saying, “How? All of you give me a solution, I’ll implement it.”

Wholly Misconceived And Legally Untenable: Rajasthan HC Rejects Husband’s Narco, Polygraph Test Plea

The Rajasthan High Court dismissed a husband’s plea seeking narco-analysis, polygraph and DNA tests in a divorce dispute. Justice Sanjeet Purohit upheld the family court order, ruling that such tests were unnecessary, delayed, and could not be imposed without consent.

New Bihar Advocate General Announced: Satya Darshi Sanjay Succeeds Prashant Kumar Shahi

Senior Advocate Satya Darshi Sanjay has been appointed as the new Advocate General of Bihar, replacing Prashant Kumar Shahi. The Bihar Law Department issued notification confirming his appointment by the Governor under Article 165(1) of the Constitution, effective after he assumes charge.

Three Or Four So-Called Senior Advocates Are Creating Havoc:  CJI Surya Kant On Repeated Recusal Of Punjab & Haryana HC Judges

The Supreme Court intervened after learning that four successive Benches of the Punjab and Haryana High Court recused from hearing a former judicial officer’s challenge against dismissal from service. CJI Surya Kant sought details but declined to transfer the case.

Justice Alok Kumar Verma Resigns As Uttarakhand High Court Judge, Law Ministry Issues Official Notification

Justice Alok Kumar Verma resigned as a Judge of the Uttarakhand High Court, with the Union Ministry of Law and Justice formally notifying the resignation through an official communication issued on May 27, 2026, marking an unexpected development within the higher judiciary.

Who Is Justice Meenakshi M Rai?: Supreme Court Collegium Recommended Her as New Patna HC Chief Justice

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Meenakshi Madan Rai, Judge of the Sikkim High Court, as the next Chief Justice of the Patna High Court following the retirement of incumbent Chief Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo on June 4, 2026.

2026 AoR Exam Cancellation Row: Supreme Court Rejects Challenges, Directs Candidates to Approach CJI

The Supreme Court dismissed the petitions questioning the cancellation of the 2026 Advocates-on-Record Examination and refused to interfere with the decision. It also directed that all aggrieved candidates must send one consolidated representation to the Chief Justice of India for consideration.