Under former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, the Supreme Court accelerated its adoption of Artifical Intelligence (AI), albeit incrementally and in specific areas. Since then, what progress has been made—or not made? On February 7, 2026, the Court issued comprehensive guidelines governing the use of AI tools in judicial administration. It adopted a studied approach, recognising…
By Dr JP Singh Behind every form lies the Formless — the Infinite whose true home is beyond manifestation. How can the finite arise within the Infinite without dividing it? How can limitation appear within limitlessness and yet not diminish it? The answer is paradox. The Formless does not fragment; it only appears as form….
The Supreme Court of India has directed the appointment of judicial officers to oversee aspects of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, pointing to ongoing friction between the State government and the Election Commission of India (ECI). The Bench observed that a “blame game” between the two authorities had created…
The Delhi High Court has issued a protective order in favour of Bollywood actor Kajol Devgan, safeguarding her personality rights and directing action against the unauthorised use of her image on commercial goods and explicit material. The Court acknowledged that personality rights are an intrinsic part of an individual’s privacy and reputation. It held that…
The Supreme Court of India has observed that expanding tree cover throughout the National Capital Region is a significant step toward tackling Delhi’s persistent air pollution challenges. The remarks were made during ongoing proceedings related to environmental safeguards and adherence to earlier judicial directions on afforestation. According to the Bench, enhancing greenery is not a…
The Supreme Court of India has declined to entertain a public interest litigation that sought to remove promotional flex boards displayed across Kerala, describing the petition as an attempt aimed more at embarrassing the State government ahead of elections than raising a genuine legal grievance. A Bench led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna, with Justice B.R….
The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of certain news reports published by a daily linked to former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, after a defamation plea was filed by a company founded by current Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. The suit was initiated by Heritage Foods, a dairy enterprise…
The Madras High Court has commanded the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti‑Corruption (DVAC) to register a criminal case against Tamil Nadu Minister K. N. Nehru, criticising the State government for its failure to take prompt action despite having detailed evidence. A Division Bench led by Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Srivastava and Justice Arul Murugan emphasised…
The Madras High Court has clarified that when religious events are conducted under state supervision, they must reflect constitutional values and not reinforce caste distinctions. The ruling came in response to a challenge against the inclusion of caste identifiers in invitations issued for a temple festival managed by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE)…
In oral observations, the Supreme Court on Thursday said sops announced just before elections or freebies will end up affecting the country’s progress in the long run. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant and comprising Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi, likened it to appeasement, since it doesn’t differentiate…