The Allahabad High Court has expressed serious concern over the inadequate infrastructure and staffing levels at Forensic Science Laboratories (FSLs) in Uttar Pradesh, observing that deficiencies in forensic analysis are resulting in rape and murder accused securing bail due to the absence of conclusive scientific evidence. The single-judge Bench of Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal…
The Kerala High Court on Thursday sought a detailed report from the State authorities regarding the action taken in connection with the recent attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials who were allegedly assaulted after conducting a search at the residence of former Chief Minister and CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan. The Division Bench of Chief Justice…
The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to expunge adverse observations made by the Delhi High Court against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) in proceedings relating to wrestler Vinesh Phogat and her participation in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials. The Bench of Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Aravind Kumar held that the challenge mounted…
The Supreme Court has published a draft regulatory framework governing the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in courts across the country and invited comments and suggestions from stakeholders and the public by June 20, 2026. The proposed framework, titled “Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts, 2026,” has been prepared under the supervision…
The Supreme Court has directed the Union Government to address deficiencies in the implementation of its directions regarding menstrual hygiene management in schools, observing that menstrual hygiene has been recognised as a fundamental right flowing from Article 21 of the Constitution and that such recognition must be accompanied by effective implementation on the ground. The…
A special CBI court in Mumbai on Wednesday remanded Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, former Managing Director of the Reliance-ADAG Group, to the custody of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) till June 5 in connection with an alleged bank loan fraud involving nearly Rs 2,000 crore. Special Judge JP Darekar passed the order in a case arising…
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the elevation of three judicial officers and six lawyers as judges at the High Courts of Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka, along with the appointment of two additional judges as permanent judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, as part of its ongoing process to strengthen the higher judiciary…
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Advocate Amit Lahoti as a judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The Apex Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and comprising Justice BV Nagarathna, Justice JK Maheshwari, Justice Vikram Nath and Justice MM Sundresh, took the decision during a meeting…
The Supreme Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to prepare and implement a time-bound action plan for the removal of encroachments from the ecologically sensitive Agasthyamalai landscape, a biodiversity-rich region comprising protected forests, wildlife sanctuaries and tiger reserves spread across Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta…
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday granted transit anticipatory bail to Mohammed Farmaan Khan, the husband of Kumbh Mela fame Monalisa Bhosle, in connection with a criminal case registered against him in Madhya Pradesh, alleging kidnapping and questioning the validity of their marriage. The single-judge Bench of Justice Kauser Edappagath granted Khan interim protection from…