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Supreme Court Warns Against Spitting Pan Masala and Gutka on Its Premises
The Supreme Court of India has issued an official circular cautioning individuals against chewing pan masala, gutka, or tobacco and spitting inside the Court premises. The circular was issued on 11 February 2026 by the administrative branch of the Court after repeated instances of spitting caused hygiene concerns and…
Father’s Habeas Corpus Plea Dismissed; Child Staying with Maternal Grandparents Not in Illegal Custody: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has refused to treat the stay of a five-year-old girl with her maternal grandparents as illegal detention, dismissing a habeas corpus petition filed by her father. The Division Bench comprising Justice N.S. Sanjay Gowda and Justice D.M. Vyas, in its judgment dated 06 February 2026, held that a…
PIL Not Meant for Firms or Contractors; Plea Challenging AP TRANSCO Tender Conditions Dismissed: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Advocate Kanithi Deepak, challenging tender conditions issued by the Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (AP TRANSCO). The Court held that the petitioner was not genuinely representing economically disadvantaged citizens but…
Mere Touching of Hand Does Not Amount to ‘Criminal Force’; Sexual Harassment Case Against IIT Professor Quashed: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has quashed the criminal proceedings against Dr. Vimal Katiyar, an IIT Professor, in a case alleging sexual harassment. The allegations arose when a woman approached him seeking mentorship for her startup, and it was claimed that he had touched her hands. The Court, presided over by Justice…
Conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 for Dishonoured Cheques Upheld
In a significant judgment delivered by the Judicial Magistrate First Class, (NI ACT)-04, South, Saket, New Delhi, the court has convicted Ranjana Nahar, wife of Tarun Nahar, under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 for issuing dishonoured cheques to Sufal Jha. The case revolved around a friendly loan…
Authorities Bound to Follow 2019 Government Order on Protection Measures, Including Safe Houses for Runaway Couples: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court reiterated the duty of the State to protect the life and liberty of couples who marry against the wishes of their families. The Court passed the order while deciding a protection plea filed by a major couple in the case titled Samiya And Another vs. State Of U.P. And 3. The petitioners sought…
High Court Must Independently Apply Its Mind to SC/ST Act Charges in Appeal under Section 14A: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has sharply criticized the Madhya Pradesh High Court for mechanically affirming criminal proceedings under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (SC/ST Act) without proper scrutiny. The Court observed that the High Court went ahead with the case even…
Bail of Fake ‘Advocate’ Accused in Multi-State Forged Law Degree Racket Cancelled: Supreme Court
In a strong message against misuse of legal credentials, the Supreme Court cancelled the bail granted to an accused who allegedly forged a law degree and projected himself as an advocate before various courts, including the Supreme Court. The decision was delivered in Zeba Khan v. State of U.P. and Others, Criminal…
SC/ST Charges Against Dr. Anand Rai Quashed; No Evidence of Caste-Based Intent in Ratlam Clash: Supreme Court
On a packed Tuesday morning, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment in the case of Dr Anand Rai v. State of Madhya Pradesh and Another. The Bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh partly allowed the appeal and set aside the charges framed against Dr Anand Rai…
Vigilance Probe Ordered into Suspicious Fund Transfers by Sabarimala Staff During Mandala Season: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court on February 11 directed a detailed vigilance probe into suspicious fund transfers allegedly made by staff employed at Sabarimala during the 2025-26 Mandala-Makaravilakku season. The order was passed in SSCR No. 7 of 2026 titled Suo Motu v. State of Kerala and Ors. The Court took up the matter…
