The Chhattisgarh High Court observed that no child can be compelled to recite Hindu prayers in government schools while hearing a plea challenging the State government’s June 12 circular. The Court stressed that participation in religious prayers cannot be forced on students.
The Bombay High Court directed the Centre and Maharashtra government to keep investigation reports on threats and an alleged attack against retired Justice Gautam Patel confidential. The Court ordered sealed preservation of reports, noting the matter relates to threats allegedly linked to a judicial verdict.
The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) condemned threats and a coordinated social media campaign against MP Judge Tabassum Khan, saying judicial orders must be challenged in appellate courts, not through intimidation, as such conduct undermines judicial independence and the rule of law.
The Tripura High Court held that senior citizens lacking technological proficiency cannot be penalised for failing to track court cases online. Setting aside a dismissal in a property dispute, the Court emphasised that digital access and technological awareness vary significantly among elderly litigants.
The Supreme Court set aside NCLT and NCLAT orders in the Essel Infraprojects insolvency case after finding reliance on fake AI-generated judicial precedents. The Court adopted a zero-tolerance approach, holding that citing unverified AI-generated judgments amounts to professional misconduct by advocates.
