The Calcutta High Court dismissed a PIL seeking orders to screen the movie The Bengal Files in West Bengal. The Court stated, “State has not imposed any ban directly or indirectly on the screening of the film.”
Today, On 26th September, The Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance of police custody deaths after 11 individuals died in Rajasthan. It has directed all States and Union Territories to submit detailed reports on CCTV installations and their functionality within three weeks.
Today, On 24th September, The Delhi High Court struck down the NHAI notification for recruiting lawyers based on CLAT PG scores. The court observed, “A public employment, such a provision hits Article 16,” emphasizing equality in government recruitment processes.
Today, On 19th September, The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking changes in the medical syllabus, with CJI BR Gavai firmly stating, “This is not our work. We cannot decide what syllabus should or shouldn’t be. Approach the university or government.”
The Punjab and Haryana High Court stopped the Bar Association from taking action against Advocate Prithvi Raj Yadav for filing a PIL on encroachments. The Bench said disciplinary proceedings “virtually amount to interference in justice.”
Today, On 11th September, Kerala High Court has directed the Registrar General to transfer all petitions related to stray dog policy to the Supreme Court for uniform consideration, but clarified that cases challenging compensation in stray dog attack matters will remain with it.
Today, On 8th September, Supreme Court orders Centre to respond to a plea against Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu within three weeks, saying, “We must have a clear-cut answer regarding who received the contracts and the process involved,” emphasizing government accountability.
Today, On 6th September, BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra urged the Delhi Bar Association to end its indefinite strike, stressing that repeated abstentions are causing grave hardship to litigants, under-trial prisoners, victims of crime, and advocates eager to perform professional duties.
Stray dogs in Meghalaya must first be captured, vaccinated, and medically treated before being released into public spaces, the High Court ruled, stressing public safety, humane treatment, and strict compliance with judicial directions on managing aggressive or biter dogs.
Punjab & Haryana High Court has declined to intervene immediately in a PIL on Punjab floods, stating that ‘officers are right now dealing with the ground situation.’ The bench stressed government resources must remain focused on managing the crisis.
