EC Has the Power to Transfer Officers for a ‘Free and Fair’ Election: Counsel Tells Calcutta High Court

The Election Commission told the Calcutta High Court it can reassign officers to ensure free and fair elections. The plea challenges transfer of 73 officers before Bengal polls, while the state questioned governance without officials.

MUDA Case: Karnataka High Court Issues Notice to CM Siddaramaiah Over Plea Challenging Closure Report

The Karnataka High Court sought responses from Lokayukta police, Enforcement Directorate and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on a plea challenging closure of the MUDA corruption case. The petition contests a trial court’s acceptance of the closure report.

Law Must Not Be Used to Harass Husband’s Family: Supreme Court Quashes Dowry Harassment Case

The Supreme Court set aside a dowry-harassment FIR against a woman’s parents-in-law and sister-in-law in Uttar Pradesh, ruling that vague matrimonial allegations should not trigger criminal proceedings. It stressed that criminal law must not serve as personal vendetta.

“No 30% Women Quota, No Elections”: MP High Court Stops Rewa Bar Polls

The Madhya Pradesh High Court stayed the Rewa District Bar Association elections after finding no 30% reservation for women as mandated by the Supreme Court. The Court held that Supreme Court directions are binding and elections without women’s reservation cannot be allowed.

Husband Cannot Evade Maintenance by Saying He Served Jail: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court held a husband cannot avoid paying maintenance to his wife and children merely due to imprisonment for non-payment. The court clarified such punishment does not clear arrears or end the continuing legal obligation.

Trademark Dispute: Delhi High Court Stays Dr Reddy’s “Olymviq” Sales Over Similarity With Ozempic

The Delhi High Court directed Dr Reddy’s Laboratories to stop selling or expanding its diabetes drug “Olymviq,” citing phonetic similarity with Novo Nordisk’s “Ozempic.” Justice Jyoti Singh noted such similarity in pharma crosses an unacceptable threshold, indicating prima facie trademark infringement.

Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026: SC-Appointed Panel Asks Centre for Withdrawal of Provision on Gender Self-Determination

A Supreme Court-appointed panel, led by former Delhi High Court judge Justice Asha Menon, has urged the Centre to withdraw the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, and called for broad community consultation before further changes.

Delhi High Court Cracks Down on Deepfakes, Fake Merchandise Using Gautam Gambhir’s Name; Orders Takedown of Links

The Delhi High Court will order Meta and Google to remove web links misusing Gautam Gambhir’s name and images for fake merchandise and deepfake videos. Gambhir has sought ₹2.5 crore damages over AI-generated videos, impersonation, and unauthorised commercial use of his identity.

POCSO Case: Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand, Says “Greater Care And Caution” Needed

The Allahabad High Court granted anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in a POCSO case, noting delays in FIR, medical report issues, and procedural violations. The Court said the allegations require “greater care and caution” and granted relief from arrest.

“Can’t File Writ To Register FIR Against Judge”: Delhi High Court Slams Litigant For YouTube Video Of Court Proceedings

The Delhi High Court criticised a litigant for filing a writ petition to seek FIR against a sitting judge and said proper procedure must be followed. The Court also warned the petitioner for uploading trial court proceedings on YouTube, calling it against the institution’s interest.