The West Bengal Assembly passed the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti Social Activities Bill, 2026 and the Maintenance of Public Order (Amendment) Bill, 2026, expanding police powers to tackle organised crime and unrest.
The Delhi High Court declined urgent hearing of a plea raising law and order concerns over a proposed June 6 protest at Jantar Mantar by the Cockroach Janta Party, which seeks the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination-related lapses.
A PIL before the Allahabad High Court sought an NIA and ED investigation into Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, alleging a coordinated digital campaign affecting public order and requesting suspension and blocking of all social media accounts linked to the satirical organisation.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that public land cannot be claimed, occupied or used by any individual or group for exclusive religious purposes. The court said such spaces must remain open for all citizens to ensure equality and prevent misuse.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that the government has revoked the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk linked to the violence that broke out in Leh during protests in September last year.
A Delhi court granted five days’ police custody to four IYC workers arrested for protesting inside Bharat Mandapam during the AI Impact Summit 2026. The court ruled that their actions were not protected dissent but a serious threat to public order and India’s diplomatic image.
A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court claiming that the film title “Ghooskhor Pandat” is casteist, offensive, and promotes religious stereotyping. The petitioner has sought an immediate restraint on the film’s release, alleging threats to communal harmony and constitutional values.
Today, On 28th January, The Supreme Court issued notice on a PIL seeking action against protestors who allegedly defamed Justice G.R. Swaminathan of the Madras High Court. The remarks followed his order to light the Karthigai Deepam at Thiruparankundram Temple.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that raising the ‘sar tan se juda’ slogan challenges the authority of Indian law and the country’s sovereignty. The Court said such slogans promote violence, incite rebellion and are punishable under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Delhi court ordered judicial custody of 17 India Gate protesters after police revealed they gave wrong addresses and attacked officers during an anti-pollution protest. The court said the accused made a “mockery of law” by hiding their identity and obstructing police duty.
