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1. NCLT committee report flags delays and funding gaps in JP Infratech projects; 20,000 Noida homebuyers wait

NCLT committee report flags delays and funding gaps in JP Infratech projects; 20,000 Noida homebuyers wait

An NCLT-appointed committee, in its final report dated 20 August, found serious flaws in JP Infratech's stalled projects, largely upholding homebuyers' complaints. The committee questioned delays in construction, quality of work, shortage of labour, funding and project monitoring, and asked how far Suraksha Group, which is responsible for completing the projects, had complied with the conditions of the resolution plan. The report covered 97 stalled projects with 10,164 residential units. Around 20,000 families at JP Wish Town, Noida have been waiting for more than 10 years; buyers say possession is being claimed in some cases although basic amenities are not fully ready, and that delivery and completion status remains unclear. On labour, the resolution plan required about 12,000 workers for timely completion, but the committee assessed that only about 3,500 to 4,000 workers were working across sites, with some sites showing only 200-300 workers. Suraksha Group told the committee that more than 4,000 workers were deployed on all its projects, but the committee was not satisfied after site visits and talks with contractors, and said inadequate labour was a major reason for delay. On funding, the plan required the successful resolution applicant to arrange ₹3,000 crore in working capital within 90 days; the committee said no approved arrangement for that working capital had been made so far. It rejected the company's argument that money is deployed as needed instead of all at once. JP Infratech executive director Jash Panchamia disagreed with the report, saying it was not in conformity with the resolution plan and that the company was complying with the plan. He said the committee did not use the correct yardstick to assess timelines, and that the plan spoke of completing towers, not of treating the date of possession offer in every case as the basis. The company also claimed that in some cases buyers themselves were not coming forward to take possession. The committee recommended that the tribunal immediately look into these deficiencies and issue appropriate directions for timely completion of projects and handing over of homes. The text also notes that a key stage in the legal process for Suraksha Group's resolution plan came on 24 May 2024, when the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) approved the plan.

2. Karnataka High Court quashes ST/SC quota exceeding 50 per cent cap, cites Articles 14 and 15

The Karnataka High Court has quashed an ST/SC reservation quota that exceeded the 50 per cent ceiling, holding it unconstitutional. The court said the quota violates Articles 14 and 15 of the Constitu

3. Supreme Court registry flags over 10 defects in Rahul Gandhi petition on SIR of electoral rolls

Supreme Court registry flags over 10 defects in Rahul Gandhi petition on SIR of electoral rolls

The Supreme Court registry on Monday flagged more than 10 defects in a petition filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders over alleged large-scale voter deletions and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The registry asked the filing lawyer to submit a clear copy of the ID card of Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, a co-petitioner, and flagged illegible or missing pages and a court-fee shortfall of ₹220. The petition seeks an independent audit of deletions and modifications during the SIR, led by a retired Supreme Court judge and supported by technical experts, and asks that the ongoing exercise be suspended while the case is considered. It asks the court to examine disputed decisions and protect eligible voters from deletion without notice and a reasonable hearing. It seeks the Election Commission's files, agendas, minutes, notings and objections relating to disputed SIR decisions, as well as ECINET and ERONET access logs, and the complete file on the June 24, 2025 decision to begin the exercise nationally. The petition names the Election Commission of India, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi as parties. Besides Kharge, petitioners include TMC MP Saugata Roy, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, Nationalist Congress Party (Pawar) leader Supriya Sule and Shiv Sena-UBT leader Sanjay Raut, among others. The plea seeks a direction that no elector be deleted from electoral rolls without notice and a reasonable opportunity of hearing in accordance with law, and that eligible persons in Punjab and other poll-bound states be allowed to seek inclusion until the last date permitted by law. It also seeks an interim direction suspending the ongoing SIR across states pending consideration and adjudication, and a direction to examine whether disputed SIR decisions were taken in compliance with Article 324 of the Constitution.

4. Bengaluru court to hear Siddaramaiah plea seeking injunction over purported sting operation videos

A Bengaluru court is expected to hear on Tuesday a petition filed by Congress leader Siddaramaiah seeking to restrain media organisations from publishing details of, or broadcasting videos linked to,

Bengaluru court to hear Siddaramaiah plea seeking injunction over purported sting operation videos

A Bengaluru court is expected to hear on Tuesday a petition filed by Congress leader Siddaramaiah seeking to restrain media organisations from publishing details of, or broadcasting videos linked to, a purported sting operation that he says was carried out at the behest of his successor, DK Shivakumar, to force him to step down as Karnataka chief minister in May. Siddaramaiah approached Bengaluru's 18th City Civil and Sessions Court seeking an ex parte interim injunction, describing the circulation of the videos on social media as false propaganda intended to damage his reputation. "False propaganda is being spread on social media, so I am seeking a stay order against it," Siddaramaiah said on Monday. He acknowledged being aware of sting operations in Karnataka and called for those responsible to be identified. The petition came amid Union minister and Opposition Janata Dal (Secular) leader H D Kumaraswamy's allegation that Shivakumar used a purported sting operation to force Siddaramaiah out of office. Kumaraswamy alleged that Siddaramaiah was called to Delhi for discussions on Cabinet expansion but was instead confronted with "compromising material" purportedly obtained through the sting operation, and said the ruling Congress leadership and a media organisation were allegedly involved. The allegations could not be independently established. Shivakumar rejected the allegations, saying attempts were also made to trap him through sting operations after he became chief minister; he said he possessed photographs and documents identifying those allegedly involved and warned Cabinet colleagues and government officials to remain vigilant. Siddaramaiah said in May that he stepped down as chief minister acting on directions from the Congress leadership but would remain active in Karnataka politics. He was offered a Rajya Sabha seat but declined it, saying he wants to remain in state politics. The 77-year-old, a two-time chief minister and the state's longest-serving one, took over after the Congress won its biggest victory in a generation in Karnataka in 2023. He had agreed to a power swap halfway through the five-year tenure but blocked Shivakumar from elevation to the state's top post until May. The impasse ended after the party leadership called both leaders to Delhi for marathon meetings, where Siddaramaiah was pushed to quit to make way for a new leadership, especially in view of the 2028 assembly elections. He refused to acquiesce immediately and was reluctant to hand over duties to Shivakumar before being told that the choice of successor was not his.

5. Gauhati high court bail to accused in Zubeen Garg murder case may weaken probe, says singer's wife

Gauhati high court bail to accused in Zubeen Garg murder case may weaken probe, says singer's wife

The Gauhati high court on Friday granted bail to Amritprava Mahanta, a band member and one of seven accused facing trial for the alleged murder of singer Zubeen Garg. Garg's family expressed dismay and held a peaceful protest on Monday at his memorial place on the outskirts of Guwahati. Garg, 52, died under mysterious circumstances on September 19 last year while swimming in the sea in Singapore, and his death sparked a statewide demand for a thorough probe. A special investigation team later said Garg was murdered as part of a planned conspiracy. Garg's wife, Garrima Saikia Garg, told journalists that the family had waited a year for justice and that the chief minister had maintained Garg was murdered and those responsible would be dealt with adequately. She said they were told the chargesheet filed after a detailed investigation was leak-proof, and questioned how a prime accused charged with murder secured bail, adding that this is likely to weaken the case. She also asked what the bail says about the investigation, whether those released pose a threat, and what can be expected if someone of Garg's stature fails to get justice, appealing for a peaceful demonstration and unity for justice. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said it would not be proper to comment on a judiciary decision when the case is sub-judice, that as a government they cannot comment on orders passed by the high court or the Supreme Court, and that given the daily trial before a fast track court for close to a year, they are hopeful of a good outcome. Besides Mahanta, six people were arrested in the case: Garg's manager, the organiser of the Singapore event the singer had gone to attend, another bandmate, Garg's cousin and two security officers. All of them are currently in jail. Last month, a special court granted bail to the two security officers in a separate disproportionate assets case, though they remain in prison for their alleged role in Garg's death.

1. Gopal Pathak vs. Nitin and Ors. (18.09.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1155/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of whether it was essential to send a disputed "Will" to a handwriting expert for verification, as ordered by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, which had

2. Irfan Ahmad Hakak vs. Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Ors. (05.10.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1149/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Irfan Ahmad Hakak and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir regarding the eligibility criteria for the post of Librarian. The core issue was

3. Sultan Singh (Dead) through L.Rs. and Ors. vs. The Financial Commissioner, Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors. (09.10.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1148/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the interpretation of Section 51(2) of the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954, concerning the succession of Bhumidhar rights upon the death of a Hindu widow, Khajano. Th

4. Charming Rupon vs. State of Meghalaya (09.10.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1147/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal of Charming Rupon against his conviction under Section 6 of the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor with intellectual disability. The co

5. Meerut Development Authority vs. Parmeshwar Dayal and Ors. (08.10.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1146/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Meerut Development Authority and Parmeshwar Dayal and others regarding compensation for land acquired under the Shatabdi Nagar Housing Scheme.

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