The Karkardooma Court refused interim bail to Umar Khalid in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, rejecting his plea seeking temporary release to care for his ailing mother and attend the Chehlum ritual of his deceased uncle.
The Supreme Court of India registered a PIL based on a Supreme Court Bar Association resolution over allegations that an Andhra Pradesh High Court judge ordered a young advocate into 24-hour judicial custody following a procedural lapse during court proceedings.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant sought a report from the Andhra Pradesh High Court after a courtroom controversy; custody order against a lawyer was halted post Bar intervention during a Look Out Circular hearing.
Odisha Judicial Service Notification 2026 reignited controversy over three-year practice rule, raising concerns of retrospective application and inconsistency. Delays in Supreme Court of India decisions have deepened uncertainty for judicial aspirants nationwide.
Journalist Sucheta Dalal challenged a Delhi court order restricting media from linking Sandesara family to Sterling Biotech fraud case. The court issued notices to parties including Google and Meta, and listed the matter for further hearing.
The Calcutta High Court ruled a deceased teacher’s brother is not “family” for pension under the 1981 Scheme. It upheld denial of died-in-harness benefits, noting no claim was made by the mother, the eligible beneficiary under rules.
The Bombay High Court Nagpur Bench referred a lawyer to the Bar Council for alleged misconduct in misleading the court. It also issued contempt notices, observing parties relied on forged documents to justify unauthorised construction claims before court.
The defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over Hathras remarks was adjourned to May 2 due to transfer of the presiding judge. The MP MLA court could not proceed earlier as well, delaying hearings linked to his statements.
The Supreme Court directed that Teesta Setalvad’s plea for passport release be heard by a three judge bench. Noting her bail was granted by a similar bench, the court held parity in bench strength was appropriate for consideration.
Actor Vijay appealed before the Madras High Court against a Rs 1.5 crore income tax penalty upheld earlier. The Division Bench is yet to list the matter, following dismissal of his plea by a single judge confirming the penalty’s validity.
