Maharashtra is considering a state-level amendment to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to specifically address defamatory social media posts, 11 years after the Supreme Court struck down Section 66A of the IT Act. But India already criminalises defamation. So where exactly does criticism end and unlawful reputational harm begin? A tweet accusing someone of corruption. An Instagram post repeating an allegation. A YouTube video criticising a public official. A repost of someone else

The Allahabad High Court has referred allegations concerning senior IAS officer and Devi Patan Mandal Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal to the court dealing with criminal contempt matters after a Civil Judge alleged that she was subjected to intimidation and undue pressure during a phone call connected with a nearly three-decade-old land dispute. Nagpal has given a different account of the conversation and maintained that the pending case itself was not discussed. The Allahaba

Supreme Court disposes of a 2015 MGNREGA PIL but allows a fresh challenge to the VB-G RAM G Act, as judges discuss minimum wages, Article 21 and the right to work.

The Supreme Court has held that a shortfall in the earnest money deposit does not by itself invalidate a SARFAESI auction where the successful auction purchaser subsequently complies with the statutory requirement of depositing 25% of the sale price on the day of the auction. The Supreme Court has ruled that a SARFAESI auction sale cannot be set aside merely because there was a shortfall in the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) when the successful bidder subsequently deposited the

A nine-judge Supreme Court Bench has delivered an unusual 4-4-1 split over the meaning of “industry”. Here's what the judges ruled and what happens to the landmark Bangalore Water Supply precedent.

The Supreme Court has modified its 2025 judgment on judicial service recruitment by reducing the mandatory legal practice requirement from three years to one year. Fresh law graduates can apply without prior practice until March 31, 2027, but selected candidates must complete one year of judicial training and one year of supervised clerkship before regular appointment.

The Supreme Court has ruled that alleged caste-based abuses made inside an enclosed room without public access do not constitute an offence under Sections 3(1)(r) and 3(1)(s) of the SC/ST Act. The Court quashed the proceedings under the Act while allowing the IPC case to continue.

The Supreme Court has ruled that a comprehensive motor insurance policy covers the vehicle owner and occupants, distinguishing it from a basic third-party insurance policy. The Court also recommended a standardised "opt-in" system to help customers choose additional insurance covers while purchasing policies. Key Highlights Supreme Court held that comprehensive motor insurance covers the owner and occupants of the insured vehicle. The Court upheld ₹10.00 lakh compensation awa

The Supreme Court has clarified that recognised news organisations are free to report court proceedings, but the use, uploading or monetisation of audio and video clips of hearings remains prohibited without prior permission.

The Madras High Court has ruled that judges' salary and pay scale details can be disclosed under the RTI Act, stating that salaries paid from the Consolidated Fund of India are public information and are not exempt under Section 8 of the Act.

"This direction shall be strictly complied with and none of the States should exhibit any laxity." — Supreme Court Supreme Court Orders States and UTs to Appoint Disability Commissioners The Supreme Court of India on July 29, 2026, directed several States and Union Territories that have not yet appointed State Commissioners for Persons with Disabilities under Section 79 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, 2016, to complete the appointments within four weeks

"Where is the requirement of TET in your rules?" — Supreme Court asks during hearing on Bihar Special Educator appointments Supreme Court Seeks Bihar Government's Stand on TET Requirement for Special Educators The Supreme Court of India on July 28, 2026, questioned whether the Teachers' Eligibility Test (TET) is a mandatory qualification for the appointment of Special Educators in Bihar. The Court directed the Bihar Government to file an affidavit clarifying whether the recru

"Don't start a new language in 9th. Start it in 6th." — Justice BV Nagarathna Supreme Court Raises Concern Over Third Language in Class 9 The Supreme Court of India on Thursday expressed concern over the introduction of a third language from Class 9 under the CBSE curriculum, observing that students already face significant academic pressure while preparing for board examinations. Justice B.V. Nagarathna remarked that introducing a new language at such a crucial stage places

Delhi High Court says matter is urgent; seeks Centre and Delhi Government's stand on PIL seeking medical treatment for activist Sonam Wangchuk. Delhi High Court Takes Up Urgent PIL on Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike The Delhi High Court on Wednesday agreed to hear an urgent Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking immediate medical intervention for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar since June 28. A Division Bench comp

Article 28(1) does not ban moral instruction disassociated from any denominational doctrines. — Chhattisgarh High Court The Chhattisgarh High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the State Government's order directing government schools to include the Gayatri Mantra, Saraswati Vandana, Guru Mantra, Shanti Mantra, and other traditional prayers during school assemblies. Justice Amitendra Kishore Prasad held that the petition was premature, observing that the government or

"It is nowhere established that an uncle-in-law can adopt his niece's husband as his ghardamad within the prevalent customary law." — Supreme Court In a significant judgment concerning the customary inheritance practices of the Oraon tribal community, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that an uncle-in-law cannot validly induct his niece's husband as a 'ghar damad' (resident son-in-law) under the recognized customary law. A Bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice

"Continuing Legal Education should not be viewed as a mere regulatory requirement, but as a professional commitment to excellence and service." — Supreme Court In a significant judgment aimed at strengthening the legal profession, the Supreme Court of India has stressed the need for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) for advocates and urged the Bar Council of India (BCI) to institutionalise structured post-enrolment learning. The Court also proposed the establishment of a Natio

"Bhang is excluded from the definition of 'cannabis (hemp)' under the NDPS Act." — Jharkhand High Court In an important judgment interpreting the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act), the Jharkhand High Court has held that possession of bhang does not constitute an offence under the Act because it is not included within the statutory definition of "cannabis (hemp)" under Section 2(iii). A Single Judge Bench of Justice Pradeep Kumar Srivastava allowe

"Every saint has a past and every sinner a future." — Justice Sandeep Sharma In a significant order highlighting the constitutional right to personal liberty and the importance of speedy trials, the Himachal Pradesh High Court granted regular bail to a man accused of helping his nephew flee after the alleged murder of his wife. Justice Sandeep Sharma, while hearing the bail application, observed that "criminals are not born but made" and emphasized that society should not per

"India as a nation is unified by heart and soul. If any person speaks about dividing Tamil Nadu into a separate nation, the person will certainly be referred to as having mental health issues." — Justice Bharatha Chakravarthy Madras High Court Quashes Sedition Case Against Publishing House In a significant ruling on the scope of India's sedition law, the Madras High Court has quashed a criminal case registered against a publishing house for releasing a book that contained a s