FIRs quashed, pan-India compensation policy directed: Inside Supreme Court’s NEET-UG 2026 Protest order
Supreme Court Quashes FIRs, Invokes Article 142 and Directs Pan-India Compensation for Students’ Families in NEET-UG 2026 Protests
Fundamental Rights
Appearing via video conferencing not a fundamental right: Allahabad HC imposes ₹6.7 Lakhs cost on man who filed several RTIs, refused to appear in person
The Court remarked that recently there had been instances where petitioners-in-person have not followed the decorum of the Court and acted in a hasty and unruly manner. They used the video recordings of court proceedings to malign the image of the courts.
Supreme Court clarifies “criminal antecedents” in NEET 2026 protest violence case means “grave and heinous offences”
Supreme Court clarified that “criminal antecedents” in its NEET 2026 protest order refers only to “grave and heinous offences” and held that NCT of Delhi and other States are at liberty to decide closure or withdrawal of FIRs in accordance with law.
E-Filing, Vacation Officers, Midnight Hearings: Supreme Court says System Already Ensures Round the Clock Access to Urgent Constitutional Remedies
Supreme Court held that the existing judicial framework, including e-filing, virtual hearings and urgent listing mechanisms, adequately ensures round-the-clock access to constitutional remedies in cases involving imminent threats to life, liberty and other fundamental rights.
What the Supreme Court Actually Directed on NEET Paper Leak Protest Violence
The Court directed that all CCTV footage, drone footage, body-worn camera recordings, videography, wireless communication records, and PCR lodge collections related to the students’ protest be preserved.
Opposing Government Policies Doesn’t Justify Externment: Bombay HC Sets Aside Police Action, Safeguards Fundamental Rights
The Court held that the externment orders were unsustainable, as FIRs for agitations without police permission could not justify such action, which infringed upon the petitioner’s fundamental rights of free speech, expression, and dignity.
Fundamental Rights Must Protect Citizens with Equal Ferocity in Both the Physical and Digital Worlds: CJI Surya Kant at Oxford Union on AI, Access to Justice and Constitutional Governance
Delivering an address at the Oxford Union, Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant said technology has the power to democratise justice but must remain anchored to constitutional values and human judgment, emphasising that innovation should complement rather than replace the human heart of justice.
Article 21 Extends to Foreign Nationals; Approvers Cannot Be Kept in Jail While Principal Accused Walk Free: Rajasthan HC Releases Bangladeshi Nationals
“Foreign Nationals who are facing trial in India are also entitled to Right to Live with Dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution. This right has been established as a powerful shield of protection, ensuring that Right to Live with Dignity extends beyond borders, safeguarding all human beings.”
Delhi High Court Quashes Income Tax Assessment Order for Non-Consideration of ASSESSEE’s Reply Filed After Adjournment Request
Delhi High Court set aside an assessment order passed under Sections 143(3) and 144-B, Income-tax Act after finding violation of principles of natural justice, holding that the assessing officer failed to communicate the status of the assessee’s adjournment request and ignored the reply filed by the assessee.
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Speech does not explicitly call for any offences: Allahabad HC refuses registration of FIR against Rahul Gandhi for “fight against Indian State” remark
The High Court further noted that the complete extracts of the alleged speech had neither been brought before it nor before the trial and appellate court.
Delhi HC: Consenting Adults in Live-in Relationship Entitled to Protection Under Articles 19 & 21; Marital Status Irrelevant
‘Since the petitioners are both Indian national citizens, they are well and truly entitled to the protection as available to them in the form of the guarantees and fundamental right(s), enshrined under Article(s) 19 and 21 of the Constitution.’
Madras HC orders independent probe into illegal panchayat ostracism depriving woman’s family of basic civic rights
“The respondents are directed to conduct enquiry independently in this regard and ensure that no injustice is caused to the petitioner by violating her fundamental rights as contemplated under Article 21 of the Constitution.”
Right to be considered for promotion is a fundamental right: Punjab and Haryana High Court mandates quarterly Departmental Promotion Committee meetings
“Delay in convening the Departmental Promotion Committee not only causes financial loss to the concerned officers on account of delayed promotion to the next higher grade, but also adversely impacts their future career progression, as it correspondingly postpones their eligibility for further advancement.”
Supreme Court: Declaring gazetted/public holidays a policy matter within executive domain, not open to judicial direction
The Supreme Court declined to issue directions either to declare the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji as a nationwide gazetted holiday or to frame uniform guidelines for declaration of holidays.
Jharkhand HC stays investigation in minor road accident, safeguards advocate from coercive action
“The federal structure of our Constitution of India cannot be allowed to be destroyed and it is a duty of the High Court that once such type of matter is brought to the knowledge of the Court, the High Court is required to rise to the occasion.”
Beedi rollers engaged through intermediary are employees under EPF Act; entitled to provident fund: Madras High Court
“The beedi rollers were producing beedis and rendering services to the company through traders, however, the presence of the traders as an intermediary does not alter the relationship between the beedi workers and the company.”
Abortion rights extended to unmarried women up to 24 weeks: Bombay HC directs wide of circulation of Supreme Court ruling across State authorities
“The woman is in unique and often difficult circumstances with respect to her physical, mental, social, or financial state, and all the different categories of women seek an abortion after twenty weeks either due to delay in recognizing the pregnancy or because of some other change in their environment.”
Railway employee travelling on Privilege Pass held bona fide passenger; Bombay HC grants Rs 3 lakh compensation despite missing journey entries
“Merely because an employee holding a valid pass fails to mention details himself, it cannot be held that he was travelling without a valid pass.”
Jharkhand High Court: Five-year delay in SIT formation reflects police unconcern; State directed to frame guidelines to regulate outsiders linked to trafficking
“This crime has devastating consequences for the physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development of children, who often suffer lifelong health issues, severe trauma-related disorders, anxiety, depression, difficulties in social integration.”