Supreme Court Asks Telangana HC To Reconsider Shaadi.com Founder Anupam Mittal’s Plea To Quash Cheating Case, Grants 8-Week Protection

Today, on 3rd February, the Supreme Court asked the Telangana High Court to reconsider Anupam Mittal’s plea seeking quashing of a criminal case over alleged failure by Shaadi.com to verify user details. The Bench said the earlier order ignored the merits of arguments.

Bar Council of Delhi Elections 2026: Voter Guidelines Issued, 23 Seats to Be Decided in February

The Bar Council of Delhi has released detailed voting guidelines for its February 20–22 elections, to be held through a single transferable vote system. A total of 23 seats are up for grabs, with 30% reservation for women advocates as per Supreme Court directions.

‘States Must Act Now’: Supreme Court Orders Uniform Policy for Police Media Briefings Across India

The Supreme Court has directed all States to frame a clear policy on police media briefings within three months, accepting a detailed manual prepared by the Amicus Curiae. The Court also ordered the manual to be uploaded on the Supreme Court website to ensure transparency and accountability.

30% Women’s Reservation Applies to Punjab and Haryana Bar Council Election: Supreme Court

Today, on 16th January, The Supreme Court excluded Punjab and Haryana from its December 8, 2025 directions as only voter lists were finalized, holding that 30% women’s reservation will apply to their upcoming Bar Council elections. The matter was heard by CJI Surya Kant and Justice J Bagchi.

Student Suicides Must Be Reported Without Delay: Supreme Court Issues Strict Nationwide Directions to Colleges and Universities

The Supreme Court has ordered all higher education institutions to immediately report any student suicide or unnatural death to the police. The Court said colleges and universities cannot avoid their duty to ensure student safety, mental well-being, and timely support systems.

‘Persistent Negligence’: Supreme Court Seeks Full Report on Illegal Constructions on Uttarakhand Forest Land

The Supreme Court of India has directed the Uttarakhand Government to file a detailed report with site plans on illegal constructions over forest land. The court flagged alleged collusion and warned against continued encroachment on protected forest area

Remove Stray Dogs From Indore Tourist Spots on Priority, MP High Court Tells Municipal Corporation

The Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the Indore Municipal Corporation to urgently remove stray dogs from major tourist areas like Chhappan Dukan and Sarafa. The Court warned that the Municipal Commissioner may be summoned if the action report and sterilisation data are not satisfactory.

Delhi Court Refuses Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi’s Plea Against Daily Trial in IRCTC Scam

A Delhi court rejected Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi’s request to halt day-to-day hearings in the IRCTC scam case, citing Supreme Court orders for speedy trials of MPs and MLAs. The case involves alleged bribes of land and shares for hotel contracts during Yadav’s tenure as Railway Minister.

Delhi High Court Refuses to Fast-Track ED’s Plea in Delhi Liquor Policy Case

New Delhi, March 21 – The Delhi High Court has declined to advance the hearing on the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) plea in the money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy. Justice Ravinder Dudeja, while addressing the request on Friday, stated that the court was dealing with several pending cases and it would not be possible to reschedule the hearing at an earlier date.

Election Commission to Link Voter ID with Aadhaar as Per Law, No Deadline Set

The Election Commission of India (EC) has announced that linking Aadhaar with Voter ID will be done according to the law and the Supreme Court’s directions. It also mentioned that technical discussions between the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and EC’s experts will “begin soon”.