Beating Inmates After They Had Dispersed Was ‘Absolutely Impermissible’: Delhi High Court Warns Jail Warden After Viewing CCTV

After examining CCTV footage, the Delhi High Court held that a jail warden’s second round of beating—after inmates had dispersed and returned to their cells—was unnecessary and absolutely impermissible, warning of stern action if such conduct is repeated.

Supreme Court Appoints Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia-Led Commission To Probe Illegal Meerut Colonies; Orders Action Against 16,726 Structures

The Supreme Court has appointed former judge Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia to head a judicial commission probing illegal residential colonies at Uldepur in Meerut and directed authorities to proceed against 16,726 unauthorised structures identified in Zone-A.

Gujarat High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Five Relatives Accused Of Instigating Husband To Pronounce Talaq

The Gujarat High Court granted anticipatory bail to five relatives accused of supporting and instigating a husband to pronounce talaq, noting their limited alleged role, absence of criminal antecedents and assurance of cooperation with the investigation.

Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Affidavit On UPI Charges Above ₹2,000, Refuses Interim Stay

The Supreme Court has sought an affidavit from the Centre explaining the legal and executive basis for permitting MDR on specified merchant UPI payments above ₹2,000. Notice was issued to the Centre, RBI and NPCI, but the Court declined to stay the framework scheduled to take effect on October 15.

Supreme Court PIL Seeks Suspension Of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Challenges Alleged Unilateral ECI Decisions

A Supreme Court PIL seeks the interim suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and a declaration that Election Commission decisions cannot be taken unilaterally. The petition relies on 14 alleged objections recorded by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, while seeking production and preservation of the ECI’s institutional records.

Supreme Court Gives Parties 4 Weeks To Complete Pleadings, Directs ECI To Decide Trinamool Symbol Dispute Within 3 Months

The Supreme Court gave the rival Trinamool factions four weeks to complete their affidavits and documents, after which the Election Commission must decide the party name and symbol dispute within three months.

“These Are Only By-Elections”: CJI Suryakant Declines Early Hearing In West Bengal SIR Case Before October 6 Bypolls

The Supreme Court declined to advance the West Bengal SIR matter despite a request for hearing before the October 6 Nandigram and Rejinagar bypolls. The case remains listed for October 5.

“Universal Adult Franchise Is Going Away”: Dushyant Dave Blames ECI And Supreme Court, Criticises SIR

Dushyant Dave has warned that universal adult franchise is being eroded through SIR, criticising the Election Commission and Supreme Court and revealing that he and his wife received voter-list notices.

“So Many Corrupt Judges In Supreme Court, I Have Lost Count”: Dushyant Dave Says Justice Has Been Damaged

Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave has alleged that corruption within the Supreme Court damaged justice and that the rich and powerful have hijacked the judicial system. He did not identify any judge or present case-specific evidence during the speech.