Sahyog Portal Row: Karnataka High Court Asks Centre to Respond to X Corp Plea

The Karnataka High Court sought the Union government’s response to X Corp’s plea challenging the Centre’s Sahyog portal, alleging authorities nationwide use it to issue online content takedown orders to intermediaries outside the statutory blocking procedures.

The Kerala Story 2 Row: Kerala High Court Stays Release of Movie, Orders CBFC Review

The Kerala High Court stayed release of the film The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond, questioning certification by the Central Board of Film Certification. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas directed reconsideration, noting prima facie lack of due diligence in granting approval.

Law Allowing Police to Collect DNA, Biometrics of Accused: Delhi High Court Seeks MHA’s Response

The Delhi High Court issued notice to the Ministry of Home Affairs, National Crime Records Bureau, and the Delhi Government on a plea challenging the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022, which permits collection of biometric and biological data for investigations.

Movie Kerala Story 2 Row| Petitions Are Premature, Misconceived : Producer Vipul Shah Tells Kerala HC

Producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah told the Kerala High Court that pleas against “The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond” are premature and not maintainable, asserting Central Board of Film Certification alone can certify films under the Cinematograph Act, 1952.

Violation Of Fundamental Rights: Advocate Moves HC Against Maharashtra Govt’s Cancellation Of 5% Muslim Quota

Advocate has moved the High Court challenging the Maharashtra government’s cancellation of the 5% Muslim quota, calling the decision unjustified. The plea alleges state is practicing racial discrimination against the Muslim community, violating fundamental rights guaranteed under Constitution of India.

Delhi Riots Case: Supreme Court Rejects Parity Claim, Set to Hear Bail Plea of Khalid Saifi

The Supreme Court has rejected the parity claim raised in the Delhi riots conspiracy case and agreed to hear Khalid Saifi’s bail plea, taking up his challenge to the allegations tied to the 2020 violence investigated under laws.

Forum Shopping Undermines High Courts’ Constitutional Status: Supreme Court Rejects GST Transfer Pleas

Supreme Court of India declined to transfer GST challenges from High Courts, warning consolidation risks forum shopping and weakens balance. Turf clubs sought unified rulings on horse racing taxation, citing issues, but the Court stressed constitutional autonomy tax amendments.

Complex and Sensitive Issue: Supreme Court Refers Plea Challenging Data Protection Law Amendment to RTI Act to Larger Bench

Today, On 16th February, The Supreme Court of India refused to stay the RTI Act amendment made through the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and issued notice to the Centre on a plea challenging its constitutional validity.

Why Should The Youngsters Suffer?: Supreme Court Dismisses Delhi Govt Plea Against Retrospective Pay Hike for Law Researchers

Today, On 16th February, The Supreme Court dismissed the Delhi Government’s plea against the Delhi High Court’s October 2025 order on retrospective honorarium increase for Law Researchers. It asked, “Why should the youngsters suffer because of the delay by the government?”

Financial Burden: State Moves Supreme Court Against Delhi HC Law Researchers’ Pay Hike

The Delhi government has moved the Supreme Court against the Delhi High Court order directing retrospective salary hikes for its law researchers, arguing that fixing a cut-off date is an executive function and that retrospective benefits would impose an added burden of about Rs.9.45 crore.