Supreme Court’s key rulings this week cover POCSO, Article 226, arbitration, human rights, environmental clearances, corporate criminal liability, food labelling and insolvency, with important legal principles clarified across these areas.
Read Full ArticleThe Supreme Court upheld Rule 6 of the Karnataka Human Rights Courts Rules, holding that a victim can directly approach the Human Rights Court without first obtaining an inquiry or recommendation from the Human Rights Commission.
Delhi High Court declines urgent relief in habeas corpus plea by Karni Sena chief after Delhi Police said he was neither arrested nor detained and was free to move.
Supreme Court orders CBI investigation into Chhattisgarh custodial death after finding a cover-up attempt and enhances interim compensation to ₹25 lakh.
How India's juvenile justice law evolved from the 1986 Act to the JJ Act 2015 - key institutions, landmark verdicts, and where implementation still fails.
Allahabad High Court directed the CBI to secure missing videography in a 2009 custodial death case, pending for 16 years.
Supreme Court dismisses Ashwini Upadhyay’s PIL seeking regulation and monitoring of all institutions imparting religious or secular education to minors.
Allahabad HC split verdict on NHRC powers in madrasa grant case; Justice Sreedharan questions jurisdiction, Justice Saran cautions against remarks without hearing parties.
Allahabad High Court awards ₹10 lakh compensation for custodial death of a minor in Pilibhit jail, holding the State absolutely liable.
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of Deoghar custodial death after law student’s plea; issues notice to Jharkhand Chief Secretary and DGP.
SC refuses to ease interim bail for Ashoka University professor over remarks on Op Sindoor; free speech allowed but no posts on FIR issues.
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Justice Ramasubramanian appointed as NHRC chairperson, filling the post vacant since June 1; Priyank Kanoongo, Dr Justice B.R. Sarangi named members.
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of a boy’s death in an open drain in Delhi, demands accountability and reports from authorities on similar incidents.
The Supreme Court directs the National Green Tribunal to oversee silicosis-prone industries and enforce compliance to prevent silicosis among workers across India.
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![Allahabad HC Split Verdict: “Not Aware of the NHRC Taking Suo Motu Cognizance When Muslims Are Lynched”: Justice Sreedharan Pulls Up the NHRC in Madrasa Grant Case; Justice Saran Differs [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/04/lj_8373_Allahabad_HC_Split_Verdict.webp)
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![NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Deoghar Custodial Death After Law Student’s Plea; Issues Notice to Jharkhand Chief Secretary, DGP [Read Case Details]](/secure/uploads/2025/05/lj_5456_NHRC_ACT.webp)
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