Does ED Have Power For Further Investigation? Supreme Court To Examine In IAS Officer Saumya Chaurasia's Plea

The Supreme Court recently agreed to consider a writ petition filed by IAS officer Saumya Chaurasia challenging her arrest done by ED under the wider interpretation of 'further investigation' under the PMLA Act 2002. The bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul Pancholi issued notice in the matter. The writ petition is filed by civil servant Saumya Chaurasia, who has...

Delhi AQI Crisis : CAQM Submits Report In Supreme Court Recommending Long Term Measures To Combat NCR Air Pollution

The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas has recommended the continued levy of Environment Compensation Charge, installation of barrier-free toll systems at Delhi's border points, and a series of long-term sector-wise measures to address worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR.The recommendations were placed before the Supreme Court in a status...

Plastic Recycling Units In Bhopal Posing Serious Health Hazard, NGT Issues Directions On Multi-Layered Plastic & Microplastics

Taking suo motu cognisance of a news report published in a local daily, highlighting large-scale illegal plastic recycling activities and serious health hazards to lakhs of residents in Bhopal, the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Central Zone Bench, Bhopal, has issued a slew of directions to Madhya Pradesh Government, Pollution Control authorities and municipal bodies to strictly enforce...

S. 138 J&K Transfer Of Property Act | Transferee Cannot Take Possession Or Seek Mutation Without Registered Instrument: High Court

Reaffirming the strict statutory mandate governing transfer of immovable property in Jammu & Kashmir, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that there cannot be a valid transfer of immovable property unless it is in writing and duly registered in accordance with Section 61(3) of the J&K Registration Act read with Section 138 of the J&K Transfer of Property...

Sabarimala Gold Theft: Smart Creations CEO Pankaj Bhandari Moves Kerala High Court Alleging His Arrest As 'Illegal'

Pankaj Bhandari, CEO of Smart Creations, Chennai has moved the Kerala High Court challenging his arrest in the Sabarimala gold theft case as illegal and violative of the Constitution of India.The prosecution allegation is that Bhandari along with the other accused in the case, including prime accused Unnikrishnan Potty, conspired together to misappropriate gold from the Dwarapalaka idols and...

Bombay High Court Imposes ₹2 Lakh Costs On HDFC Ergo For Frivolous Appeal Against Compensation In Motor Accident Case

Holding that the finding by a Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (MACT) based on fact cannot be challenged through a writ of certiorari on the ground that the finding was incorrect as "inadequate and insufficient" material was adduced, the Bombay High Court recently imposed hefty costs of Rs 2 lakhs on HDFC Ergo Genral Insurance, for challenging a Rs 45.25 lakh compensation awarded to an Air...

Karnataka High Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging ED Search Of Partnership Firm Over Gambling Allegation

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (January 21) sought the ED's response on a partnership firm's plea challenging proceedings initiated by the agency, including search and seizure following a complaint registered in connection with allegations of betting and gambling activities.The court also issued notice on another plea challenging the agency's search and show cause notice. After hearing...

Right To Be Forgotten: Karnataka High Court To Hear In February Pleas Seeking Masking/Deletion Of Names From Public Domain

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (January 21) listed for next month a batch of petitions pertaining to 'Right To Be Forgotten'. Counsel appearing for certain petitioners sought de-tagging of their petitions from the batch matter, which was permitted by Justice BM Shyam Prasad. The court thereafter listed the batch matter as well as the de-tagged petitions on February 20. The court...

Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari Approaches Calcutta High Court Over Convoy Attack, Seeks Protection From Arrest In Cross-FIR

Leader of opposition in Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, on Wednesday (January 21) approached the Calcutta High Court seeking protection from alleged coercive actions of the police in connection with a criminal case registered against him at Chandrakona Police Station.The BJP leader, in his petition, claimed that on January 10, 2026, his convoy was attacked. He claimed that the attackers poured...

Railway Employee With Valid Privilege Pass Is 'Bonafide Passenger' Despite Missing Journey Entries: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has held that mere non-endorsement of travel particulars on a valid privilege pass held by a railway employee does not, by itself, disentitle the employee from being treated as a bona fide passenger under Section 124A of the Railways Act, 1989. The Court observed that where the pass was valid on the date of travel and there was no evidence of misuse or excess travel...

NMIMS Indore School of Law To Host Third Inter-University Mediation Competition (IUMC) 2026 [Register By 15 February, 2026]

About the Organisers - SVKM's NMIMS Indore (Deemed-to-be University) is a constituent campus of the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, established in 1981 and recognised under UGC norms. The School of Law, NMIMS Indore, recognised by the Bar Council of India, is committed to providing contemporary legal education with a strong focus on experiential learning and alternative...

Rape & Miscarriage Case: Victim Files Objections In Kerala High Court Opposing MLA Rahul Mamkootathil's Bail

The victim/de facto complainant in the first rape case filed against Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil has filed detailed objections before the Kerala High Court, opposing his anticipatory bail plea.Dr. Justice Kauser Edappagath has posted the matter for next Wednesday (January 28), to conduct a detailed hearing. Meanwhile, the Court has extended its interim order granting the MLA protection...