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Judgment delivered3 weeks ago

Delhi Ridge tree-felling case — Contempt of court for environmental violation

The Delhi government illegally cleared the Ridge forest area to construct a 10-kilometre-long road, violating a previous Supreme Court order that had rejected the government's request to fell or translocate 1,051 trees. The Supreme Court issued contempt proceedings against the Vice Chairman of the Delhi Development Authority and other authorities for this environmental violation.

EnvironmentalContempt of courtForest destruction+6

Delhi16Court matter

On trial5 months ago

Sabarimala temple entry — Supreme Court review proceedings

A Supreme Court Constitution Bench ruled 4–1 that the Sabarimala temple’s ban on women of menstruating age was unconstitutional; Justice Indu Malhotra dissented, holding that courts should not decide which religious practices to strike down. The matter is back before the court in review proceedings, where in April 2026 the Centre questioned whether courts can determine what is an essential religious practice.

ConstitutionalReligious freedom

5Court matter

Chargesheet filed3 months ago

State vs Unnamed Accused — Books allegedly insulting Hindu gods (Himachal Pradesh)

The Himachal Pradesh High Court refused to cancel an FIR against accused persons for distributing books alleged to be insulting to Hindu gods and saints. The chargesheet specifically mentioned that the books were being distributed with intent to hurt the sentiments of Hindus and to defame Hindu gods, indicating an actionable offence.

DefamationReligious sentiments

Himachal Pradesh2Court matter

On trial3 months ago

CBI vs Forest Officials — Corruption cases against former Jim Corbett Director and senior forest officers

The Uttarakhand High Court transferred corruption cases against the former Director of Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve and senior forest officers to a Special CBI Court for trial.

CorruptionMisuse of official positionGovernment officials

Uttarakhand2Court matter

Under investigationlast month

State vs 31 accused — Forged affidavits and court obstruction in Bhadohi gangrape case

A case was filed against 31 men for submitting forged affidavits intended to mislead the court and suppress a rape survivor's statement. The survivor alleged that officials had helped the accused in preparing false affidavits.

ForgeryObstruction of justiceFraud

Uttar Pradesh2FIR

On triallast month

State vs. Four accused — Rs 14.5 crore Bengaluru land deal fraud case

The Central Crime Branch of Bengaluru City Police registered a case against four persons based on a complaint that an educational institution was cheated of Rs 14.5 crore in a fraudulent land transaction.

Land disputeFraud

Karnataka2FIR

Under investigationlast month

State vs Unknown — Kaushambi firecracker factory explosion, Uttar Pradesh

A firecracker factory explosion in Kaushambi district resulted in 13 deaths. The main accused was arrested following an encounter. Police conducted operations including bulldozer action on the warehouse.

Factory explosionArrest after encounter

Uttar Pradesh2Police investigation

Closed2 months ago

Ravi Nair vs. Nilanjana Bhowmick — Criminal defamation case

Activist Ravi Nair filed a criminal defamation case against journalist Nilanjana Bhowmick over an article published in Time magazine in 2010. The Delhi High Court quashed the case, and the Supreme Court dismissed Nair's petition challenging that order.

DefamationCriminal

Delhi2Court matter

Closed2 months ago

Kerala High Court — Journalist reporting official action not defamation

The Kerala High Court ruled that a journalist reporting on official proceedings does not incur criminal liability for defamation merely because the media report causes reputational harm or embarrassment to a litigant.

DefamationCriminalJournalism+2

Kerala4Court matter

On trial2 months ago

Shahid Khan v. State of Karnataka — UAPA case

Shahid Khan filed a Special Leave Petition in the Supreme Court challenging prolonged trial under UAPA. The Supreme Court criticized Karnataka's prosecution plan as absurd and granted the petitioner liberty to apply for bail after three protected witnesses are examined.

TerrorismBail

Karnataka4Court matter

On trial2 weeks ago

State vs Ajeet Bharti — SC/ST Act case

YouTuber Ajeet Bharti faced an anticipatory bail petition in a case registered under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The Delhi court rejected his anticipatory bail petition. The case concerns allegations under the SC/ST Act, which protects marginalized sections from caste insult, violence, discrimination, and related offences.

Caste AtrocitiesCaste-based violenceCriminal Threat+1

Delhi8FIR

Under investigation3 months ago

State vs Five accused — Gang rape of 16-year-old girl in hotel, Lucknow

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped for three days in a hotel in the PGI area of Lucknow. Five persons were arrested, including two women and a 70-year-old man. FIR was registered under BNS and POCSO Act provisions.

RapeSexual offencesMinor victim+3

Uttar Pradesh3FIR

On trial2 months ago

State vs accused person — Extortion case involving rape complainant and advocate, Mumbai

A Mumbai court extended police custody of a rape complainant and sent her advocate to judicial custody in connection with an extortion case. The investigation involved verification of voice recordings and search for alleged accomplices including Bait Khan.

ExtortionRapeFalse allegation

Maharashtra2Court matter

Under investigationlast month

State vs. Four persons — Fraudulent Rs 5 crore compensation claim in Bengaluru

The Bidadi police in Bengaluru South district registered two FIRs against four persons for allegedly attempting to fraudulently claim Rs 5 crore in a land compensation matter.

Land disputeFraudCompensation claim

Karnataka2FIR

On triallast month

ED vs RCom and Reliance Infra — 40,000-crore bank fraud case

The Enforcement Directorate has filed chargesheets against Reliance Communications (RCom) and Reliance Infrastructure Ltd in a Rs 40,000-crore bank fraud case. Named accused include Gautam Doshi, Sateesh Seth, and Amitabh Jhunjhunwala.

Financial fraudFraud

Delhi11Court matter

Under investigationlast month

Woman Constable death — INSAS rifle discharge at Kaushambi police station

A 26-year-old woman constable died under mysterious circumstances after her service weapon (INSAS rifle) went off inside the Mahila Thana police station campus in Kaushambi district. The incident occurred on duty at the police station premises.

Suspicious deathWeapon dischargeOn-duty incident

Uttar Pradesh3Police investigation

Judgment deliveredlast month

Arvind Kumar v. State of UP — SC/ST Act investigation and relief fund management case

A case involving allegations under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, with disputes over relief disbursement to victims. The Allahabad High Court directed a state-wide probe into repeated claims and misuse of relief funds, which was subsequently set aside by the Supreme Court for lack of reasoning in the order.

Caste AtrocitiesAdministrative lawRelief and rehabilitation

Uttar Pradesh2Court matter

On trial2 weeks ago

State vs Matthew Aaron Van Dyke and 6 Ukrainian nationals — Foreign nationals illegal entry and security breach case

The NIA filed a chargesheet against seven foreign nationals, including US citizen Matthew Aaron Van Dyke and six Ukrainian nationals, for illegal entry, stay, and movement into India. The case involves allegations related to drone recovery and potential training of armed groups in Myanmar, though UAPA sections were not invoked.

National securityForeign nationalsTerrorism+3

Mizoram17Court matter

Under investigation2 months ago

State vs Arvind Valmiki — rape of 9-year-old girl in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh

A 9-year-old girl was allegedly raped by Arvind Valmiki (24), a man known to her family, in front of her 11-year-old brother in Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh, while the siblings were returning home from school. The accused also assaulted the brother when he tried to intervene. The incident occurred after the accused offered the children a motorcycle ride to a secluded location.

RapeSexual offencesAssault+1

Madhya Pradesh4FIR

On triallast month

State vs Satyendar Jain, Udit Rai and 4 others — Delhi STP fraud case

Six persons, including AAP leader Satyendar Jain (former Delhi minister) and Udit Rai (DJB ex-CEO), have been arrested in a Delhi Jal Board sewage treatment plant fraud case involving alleged tender manipulation. The ED filed a chargesheet against Jain and 13 others in 2025.

Financial fraudCorruptionTender manipulation+1

Delhi3Court matter

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Delhi Ridge tree-felling case — Contempt of court for environmental violation

Sabarimala temple entry — Supreme Court review proceedings

State vs Unnamed Accused — Books allegedly insulting Hindu gods (Himachal Pradesh)

CBI vs Forest Officials — Corruption cases against former Jim Corbett Director and senior forest officers

State vs 31 accused — Forged affidavits and court obstruction in Bhadohi gangrape case

State vs. Four accused — Rs 14.5 crore Bengaluru land deal fraud case

State vs Unknown — Kaushambi firecracker factory explosion, Uttar Pradesh

Ravi Nair vs. Nilanjana Bhowmick — Criminal defamation case

Kerala High Court — Journalist reporting official action not defamation

Shahid Khan v. State of Karnataka — UAPA case

State vs Ajeet Bharti — SC/ST Act case

State vs Five accused — Gang rape of 16-year-old girl in hotel, Lucknow

State vs accused person — Extortion case involving rape complainant and advocate, Mumbai

State vs. Four persons — Fraudulent Rs 5 crore compensation claim in Bengaluru

ED vs RCom and Reliance Infra — 40,000-crore bank fraud case

Woman Constable death — INSAS rifle discharge at Kaushambi police station

Arvind Kumar v. State of UP — SC/ST Act investigation and relief fund management case

State vs Matthew Aaron Van Dyke and 6 Ukrainian nationals — Foreign nationals illegal entry and security breach case

State vs Arvind Valmiki — rape of 9-year-old girl in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh

State vs Satyendar Jain, Udit Rai and 4 others — Delhi STP fraud case