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On Sunday, the Court assembled for an urgent hearing of the applications alleging violation of its earlier order and alleged illegal detention of a large number of individuals on 10 October 2026 by Delhi Police.
NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of allegations that three women journalists were subjected to sexual harassment by Delhi Police personnel during a protest at Jantar Mantar on 3 October 2026 and has sought a detailed report within two weeks
The Supreme Court directed DMRC, Railway authorities and Delhi Police (Traffic) to file a compliance report within four days.
The Joint Commissioner of Delhi Police has declared closure of 57 Metro stations in a letter sent to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.
Supreme Court Quashes FIRs, Invokes Article 142 and Directs Pan-India Compensation for Students’ Families in NEET-UG 2026 Protests
The petitioner had been leading a nationwide awareness campaign concerning the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026 (2026 UGC Regulations).
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.
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.
Delhi High Court directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police to inquire into the circumstances in which the investigating officer sought permission to search and arrest an accused despite the subsistence of interim protection from arrest in an anticipatory bail matter.
The Court ruled that requirement is non-discriminatory and rejects candidate’s plea for relaxation despite COVID-related delay in obtaining license.
The Supreme Court set aside the direction allowing an absentee to appear in the next round of recruitment process.
“Multiple fora, including the Delhi Police, Gurugram Police, and the Delhi High Court, have found him lacking locus and credibility. His petitions have been dismissed with costs, and the Bar Council of India has directed removal of his name from the Roll of Advocates.”
The NHRC has issued notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner, seeking a detailed report within two weeks.
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
The said handbook can include the details of the way the requests have to be made and the details of the Nodal Officers of these platforms. In case any training is required, the Commissioner of Police may also call for meeting with the platforms and hold training sessions for Police Officials.
‘If the State fails to adhere to the practical necessity of preserving human life, it leads to a tragic loss of human dignity.’
The leitmotif that “justice should not only be done but should manifestly and undoubtedly be seen to be done”, must not be limited only to court proceedings, but must also apply proprio-vigore to investigation of crime. Investigation must also be seen to be fair and just.
Soumya Viswanathan was a journalist working with India Today when she was found dead in her car in Vasant Kunj in 2008
The High Court found the cause of action to be untenable as the petitioners were already accused in a similar case.
“According to the plaintiff, the defendants’ activities pose a huge threat to human life owing to the defendants’ non-compliance with stringent quality check on the efficacy and safety of the products that has been maintained by the plaintiff.”