Excise policy: Delhi HC seeks Kejriwal’s reply on ED plea challenging his acquittal in cases over skipping summons

Arvind Kejriwal had cited reasons including elections to state Assemblies and the Rajya Sabha, and his obligation to perform duties as Delhi Chief Minister at the time, as reasons for skipping the ED summons.

No relief for 14 Varanasi youth arrested over iftar on Ganga; Sessions Court denies bail

The accused, all in their 20s, have been lodged in the Varanasi District Jail since their arrest on March 17.

Orders to block accounts ‘excessively and disproportionately restrict the account holder’s rights’, X told Govt

Social media intermediary files its communication with MeitY before Delhi High Court; on March 18, MeitY directed X to block 12 accounts ‘within one hour of’ receiving its order, the communications show

Calcutta High Court says no illegal construction to remain for a single day, denies plea

When the authorities were clear that no permission was obtained for the construction, it was important to implement the demolition order, the Calcutta High Court held.

Bareilly namaz row: Allahabad HC discharges contempt notices against DM and SSP

Another division bench had ordered contempt action against the two officers for flouting orders, and had ruled that state permission is not required for holding prayer meetings in private premises.

Educated woman capable of supporting herself who voluntarily leaves her matrimonial home is not entitled to maintenance: Gujarat HC

HC dismisses MBA graduate’s plea for maintenance from her third husband, notes she received a permanent alimony of Rs 11.5 lakh from her previous marriage

Australian dream turns nightmare: Punjab and Haryana High Court denies pre-arrest bail in Rs 50 lakh kidnapping case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court was hearing the anticipatory bail of a travel agent who promised to send a man's 22-year-old son to Australia safely.

‘What is your deep-rooted agenda?’: Supreme Court dismisses PIL challenging 2025 Air India Dreamliner crash report

The petitioner moved the Supreme Court after the Delhi High Court rejected his plea on February 25, 2026. He sought to "read down" the AAIB report on the crash of an Air India Boeing Dreamliner

Notice to Centre on articles, books recovered during Op Blue Star: Why the debate persists

Govt and Army have consistently maintained that books and articles recovered during the operation at Golden Temple complex have been returned either to SGPC or Punjab govt

Same work, different pay? Calcutta High Court holds discriminatory pay to lab technicians unconstitutional 

The Calcutta High Court was hearing pleas by lab technicians denied upgraded pay for lacking qualifications introduced in 2005.

‘Keep rhetoric down, ensure restraint’: Bombay HC seeks Republic TV’s reply to Anil Ambani’s defamation plea

The Bombay High Court was hearing a defamation suit filed by Anil Ambani, who alleges that Republic TV's reporting on his financial transactions and ED proceedings has caused irreparable damage to his reputation.

Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque dispute: SC says MP HC will decide on objections of Muslim side

The Supreme Court refused to interfere with the high court order, noting that it had not rejected the request for coloured photographs and video of the survey of the Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex.

Jharkhand High Court slams ‘lethargic attitude’ of police after 12-year-old’s rape and murder, takes suo motu cognisance

Jharkhand High Court took suo motu cognisance of the matter after coming across a newspaper report highlighting the brutal incident.

Madhya Pradesh High Court: Bribery conviction enough to dismiss govt official, fresh departmental enquiry not needed

The petitioner, a government employee, had been caught by the Lokayukta in a bribery case and was subsequently convicted, the Madhya Pradesh High Court observed.

HC extends tree-felling curbs to Haryana, stays axing of 5,000 trees for NH project

The Punjab and Haryana High Court bench sought details on afforestation and realignment, and flagged the low forest cover in Punjab and Haryana.

Punjab and Haryana High Court paves way for Punjab PCS Mains, slams ‘numb’ last minute plea

While upholding the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) revised answer key, the Punjab and Haryana High Court said that in academic matters, the scope of judicial interference is very limited.

Why Karnataka HC rejected plea for retrospective promotion by retired employee

The Karnataka High Court employee, who retired as a section officer, sought a grant of retrospective promotion to the post of assistant registrar for the purpose of financial benefits.

‘Happy and optimistic’: Supreme Court lauds Bengal SIR progress as 47 lakh voter objections cleared

The Supreme Court said that Administrative Tribunals can entertain new documents submitted by voters after verifying their authenticity.

Calcutta High Court refuses to reinstate 7 special cops in terror-prone zones over ‘performance failure’

The petitioners were deployed as special police officers required to guard trains during the day and night, especially in Left-Wing Extremist (LWE) affected areas, the Calcutta High Court found.

Punjab and Haryana High Court issues notice to Punjab on illegal liquor vends near highways

The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the Punjab Government to ensure strict compliance with the apex court order over liquor vends near highways.

Bombay HC dismisses Anita Advani’s plea to recognise relationship with Rajesh Khanna as ‘marriage’

The Bombay High Court also heard lawyers representing Rajesh Khanna's wife, Dimple Kapadia, daughter, Twinkle Khanna, and son-in-law, Akshay Kumar.

‘Wedding expenses not dowry demand’: Karnataka High Court quashes cruelty case against woman’s in-laws

The Karnataka High Court was hearing a plea filed by the in-laws of the woman seeking to quash the criminal proceedings against them.

‘Serious prejudice’: Chhattisgarh High Court frees man found guilty of possessing Leopard skin

Chhattisgarh High Court ruling highlights that incriminating evidence not put to accused cannot be relied upon, setting aside conviction in a leopard trophy possession case.

Kerala High Court denies anticipatory bail to rape-accused who hid one crucial detail

The accused had allegedly raped and blackmailed a woman after promising to marry her and recording videos of their private moments, the Kerala High Court was apprised.

Amazon’s ‘intermediary’ defense fails: Rajasthan consumer commission orders refund for Redmi Note 3 that exploded

The Rajasthan consumer commission was hearing an appeal filed by Amazon against the district forum's October 15, 2019 order which directed either refund of Rs 11999 or give a new mobile phone to the man.