‘No Social Media Drama’: Uttarakhand High Court Refuses to Quash FIR Against ‘Mohammad’ Deepak, Instead Imposes Gag Order

Uttarakhand High Court refused to quash the FIR against gym owner Deepak Kumar and barred him from commenting on social media. The Court said online posts could affect investigation and directed strict compliance with legal procedure.

Shilpa Shetty Gets Partial Relief In Rs 12.5 Cr Gift Case as ITAT Says “Burden of proof rests on taxpayer”

Shilpa Shetty secured partial relief as the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ordered fresh examination of her Rs 12.5 crore gift dispute, directing the Assessing Officer to reassess evidence under Section 68 after granting opportunity to establish genuineness.

Delhi High Court Cracks Down on Newslaundry: “Disparaging Content” Against Aaj Tak & India Today Must Go

Delhi High Court ordered Newslaundry to remove abusive and disparaging remarks against TV Today and its channels. Court said such content can cause “irreparable harm” and deserves immediate legal protection.

Cannot Be Denied Income Tax Registration Merely Because Trust Deed Lacks Irrevocability Clause: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court ruled charitable trusts cannot be denied Section 12AB registration or renewal solely for lacking an irrevocability clause. Justices BP Colabawalla and Firdosh P Pooniwalla affirmed trusts are presumed irrevocable unless expressly revocable.

Big Relief for Sujoy Ghosh: Supreme Court Quashes ‘Kahaani 2’ Copyright Case, Ends Long Legal Battle

The Supreme Court has quashed the copyright infringement case against filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh over his film ‘Kahaani 2’. The Court set aside both the summoning order and High Court decision, bringing complete relief to the director.

Supreme Court Designates Seven Former High Court Judges As Senior Advocates

The Supreme Court of India has designated seven former High Court judges as Senior Advocates following a Full Court meeting led by the Chief Justice of India. A March 19, 2026 notification grants retrospective effect from March 18, 2026.

Secondary Evidence Cannot Be Permitted When Original Exists And Can Be Produced: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur set aside a trial court order allowing secondary evidence under Section 60 of the Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. The Court held, “Secondary evidence cannot be permitted when original exists.”

PIL in Calcutta High Court Against IAS-IPS Reshuffle Ahead of Bengal Elections 2026 Sparks Legal Debate

A PIL has been filed in the Calcutta High Court questioning the Election Commission’s large-scale transfer of IAS and IPS officers before West Bengal polls. The plea raises concerns over fairness and timing as elections approach on April 23 and 29, 2026.

“No Coercive Action”: LOC Against Badshah Withdrawn, Haryana Police Tells P&H High Court

Haryana Police informed the Punjab & Haryana High Court that the Look Out Circular against rapper Badshah has been withdrawn in the obscene song case. With no further action planned and investigation joined, the Court closed the petition.

No Vested Right To Seek Such Reservation: Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea For Reservation In Bar Council Of Delhi

The Delhi High Court refused a plea by Ramesh Chandra Singh seeking BCD seat reservation for junior lawyers, noting he contested elections despite knowing the Bar Council of Delhi policy beforehand.