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…
The Supreme Court of India has affirmed a decision of the Bombay High Court holding that a magistrate does not have the authority to order the blocking or removal of online content by invoking the Information Technology Rules, 2009. The case arose from proceedings initiated by Dhyan Foundation, which had obtained an order from a…
The Supreme Court of India has asked the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to evaluate whether packaged food items containing excessive amounts of sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats should carry clear warning labels on their front panels. A bench comprising J.B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan observed that prominent front-of-pack disclosures could play…
The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari V Bhatt in a cheating case linked to a film investment dispute. The couple had challenged earlier orders after being denied relief in connection with allegations that they misrepresented a movie project and failed to return substantial funds invested…
Businessman Anil Ambani has assured the Supreme Court of India that he will remain in the country and fully cooperate with investigations being carried out by the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate. The undertaking was filed in response to a petition seeking a court-monitored investigation into alleged large-scale loan irregularities involving companies…
The Supreme Court of India has requested the Attorney General of India to examine a plea seeking the formulation of guidelines to curb racial discrimination and violence, following concerns raised in connection with the alleged murder of Anjel Chakma. The public interest litigation (PIL) was filed in the backdrop of Chakma’s death in Dehradun. The…
The Supreme Court of India has intervened in a controversial ruling by the Allahabad High Court that downgraded charges in a sexual offence case involving a minor child. The top court concluded that the high court had erred in law by treating serious conduct as mere “preparation” rather than an “attempt” to commit rape and…
The Supreme Court of India has underscored the importance of judicial sensitivity in sexual offence cases by calling for expert-driven guidelines and overturning an order of the Allahabad High Court that had downgraded charges in a serious criminal matter. The case arose from allegations that two men had taken a minor girl on a motorcycle,…