A federal court issued an injunction against what the judge described as a dangerous voter surveillance instrument violating constitutional rights.
Category: Legal
Delhi High Court Upholds MeitY Order Temporarily Blocking Telegram Across India Under IT Act Section 69A
The court affirmed the interim blocking order and also required Telegram to disable its message-editing feature under information technology law.
India Supreme Court Declares Right to Walk on Safe Footpaths a Fundamental Right
The landmark ruling establishes that pedestrian safety on public footpaths is a constitutional right enforceable against state and municipal authorities.
India SC: Arbitration Clause Cannot Override Consumer Forum Jurisdiction Under Consumer Protection Act
The Supreme Court reaffirmed that statutory consumer remedies are independent and additional to contractual arbitration provisions.
India SC: Compassionate Appointment Cannot Be Withheld Using Rules Applicable Only to Financial Assistance
The Supreme Court examined interplay of Haryana Rules 23 and 5 in the context of pending criminal proceedings affecting dependent family benefits.
India Supreme Court Issues 20-Point Guidelines for Multi-Expert Psychological Evaluation of Child Victims in Custody Cases
The guidelines bar single-expert evaluations in custody disputes to prevent bias and ensure child interests in psychological assessments.
SHe-Box 2.0 Enhances POSH Act While Health Ministry Ends Over-the-Counter Sale of Cough Syrups
Two major legal updates in the same week — one on workplace sexual harassment redressal and one on pharmaceutical access regulation.
India: FEMA Third Amendment Rules 2026 Notified Expanding Foreign Exchange Compliance Provisions
The new rules under the Foreign Exchange Management Act widen the scope of permissible transactions and compliance requirements.
Calcutta High Court Admits Mamata Banerjee’s Election Petition Against Suvendu Adhikari’s Win
The court accepted the petition filed by the West Bengal CM and ordered preservation of EVMs VVPATs and CCTV footage from the constituency.
India Supreme Court Stays Premature Release of TADA Convict in 1993 Bowbazar Blast Case
The apex court intervened to prevent what it found was a premature release application by a convict under the anti-terrorism law.