The Delhi High Court held that an unfavourable judgment cannot be treated as proof of judicial bias.
It clarified that aggrieved parties must seek legal remedies instead of demanding transfer of cases.
Supreme Court judges paid tribute to Dr B.R. Ambedkar, highlighting his role in shaping India’s Constitution. CJI Surya Kant said protecting equality, fraternity, and fundamental rights is the true tribute to his legacy.
The Delhi High Court dismissed petitions by Balbir Chand Tiwari and Sukhmohinder Singh Sandhu seeking transfer of their CBI trial, calling their apprehension “unfounded, specious and misplaced” and refusing to shift the long-pending case to another court.
Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav will retire on April 15 while impeachment proceedings against him remain incomplete. The controversy over his remarks on Muslims ends without trial as the constitutional process lapses with his retirement.
Justice N. Kotiswar Singh said India is not a religious state and highlighted the historical context of the term “Hindu.” He noted the Constitution embraces all faiths, describing “Hindu” as a geographical identifier linked to people beyond Indus.
Delhi High Court directed district courts to strictly implement Supreme Court directions on granting bail to undertrials held in prolonged custody. The case involved an accused who had spent more than one-third of a seven-year sentence in jail.
Madhya Pradesh High Court delivers justice after 25 years, reinstating railway booking clerk Narayan Nair dismissed over an alleged Rs.10 excess charge. Court finds vigilance action illegal, says he was denied fair hearing, restores dignity and service benefits.
Paresh Rawal clarified that despite the Hera Pheri 3 legal dispute, he and Akshay Kumar continued shooting together professionally. He stressed that their long friendship and mutual respect remained unaffected by the controversy.
Tripura Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma has moved court alleging false and defamatory statements made by MLA Ranjit Debbarma during election campaigns. The case will be heard on April 30, while the MLA denies naming any minister in his speeches.
The Jharkhand High Court has directed the State to form a committee to explore setting up Open Correctional Institutions to reduce prison overcrowding. The move follows Supreme Court of India guidelines promoting reform-based prison systems across India.
