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1. BJP, TMC hail Supreme Court directions on counting of votes for West Bengal polls

BJP, TMC hail Supreme Court directions on counting of votes for West Bengal polls The apex court on Saturday (May 2, 2026) said no further order was necessary on the TMC's plea challenging the Calcutt

2. UP woman catches husband with men on hidden cam; alleges threats, dowry demand

UP woman catches husband with men on hidden cam; alleges threats, dowry demand

UP woman catches husband with men on hidden cam; alleges threats, dowry demand UP woman catches husband with men on hidden cam; alleges threats, dowry demand A woman in Mainpuri has accused her husband of dowry harassment, abuse, and engaging in "unnatural" acts with men, citing hidden camera footage in an FIR filed on April 29. Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Dowry Prohibition Act and launched an investigation A woman in Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri has accused her husband of dowry harassment, mental and physical abuse, and engaging in “unnatural relations” with other men, according to a First Information Report registered at police station. As per the FIR registered on April 29, 2026, police booked the accused under Sections 85 and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, along with Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. The complainant, identified as Rupali Gupta, said that she married Shivam Gupta, a resident of Etah district, on February 19, 2024, in a Hindu ceremony in Mainpuri. She alleged that her family spent nearly Rs 1 crore on the wedding, including cash, jewellery, and other items, but her husband remained dissatisfied and continued to demand an additional Rs 50 lakh as dowry. According to the FIR, Shivam Gupta holds an MTech degree and works as an executive engineer in Mumbai, earning around Rs 2.5 lakh per month. He used to visit home approximately every 15 days. The woman alleged that after marriage, her husband subjected her to continuous mental and physical harassment over dowry demands.

3. Accused in ₹2,672-crore bank fraud case extradited from UAE, arrested by CBI

Accused in ₹2,672-crore bank fraud case extradited from UAE, arrested by CBI As a promoter of Kolkata-based Shree Ganesh Jewellery House, Kamlesh Parekh was allegedly involved in cheating a consortium

4. West Bengal election: Supreme Court rejects AITC plea challenging appointment of Central employees as counting personnel

West Bengal election: Supreme Court rejects AITC plea challenging appointment of Central employees as counting personnel

West Bengal election: Supreme Court rejects AITC plea challenging appointment of Central employees as counting personnel The Supreme Court on Saturday disposed of a petition filed by the All India Trinamool Congress challenging the appointment of Central government and Central PSU employees as counting personnel in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. A special Bench of Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Joymalya Bagchi held that no further judicial directions were required and emphasised that the Election Commission of India (ECI) must implement its circular dated April 13, 2026 in letter and spirit. The Apex Court passed the order during an urgent hearing convened ahead of the scheduled vote counting on May 4, 2026. The Bench declined to exercise its jurisdiction under Article 32, observing that the regulatory framework permits appointment of either Central or State government officials as counting supervisors and assistants. It noted that such administrative discretion does not, per se, violate statutory provisions governing election conduct. Appearing for the petitioner, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal raised multiple grounds of challenge. He argued that the impugned circular was communicated belatedly, lacked empirical basis for apprehensions of irregularities, and resulted in excessive deployment of Central personnel despite the presence of micro-observers. He further contended that non-inclusion of State government nominees was contrary to the ECI’s own guidelines and created a reasonable apprehension of institutional bias, thereby offending the principles of electoral neutrality and procedural fairness.

5. 'Reminder to those who misuse state power': Khera hails SC anticipatory bail, says truth will prevail

'Reminder to those who misuse state power': Khera hails SC anticipatory bail, says truth will prevail

'Reminder to those who misuse state power': Khera hails SC anticipatory bail, says truth will prevail NEW DELHI: Congress leader Pawan Khera welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to grant him anticipatory bail, calling it a defence of “personal liberty”. Reacting on X, a day after the order, Khera wrote, “I thank the Hon’ble Supreme Court for upholding the rule of law… For the second time, Dr Singhvi and his sharp team… have defended my liberty amid sustained threats and intimidation by the Assam CM.” In the post, he framed the relief as more than a personal reprieve. “My bail is not only a personal victory and a source of relief, but also a reminder to those who misuse state power that as long as we remain a Constitutional Democracy, personal liberty cannot be sacrificed for political vendetta,” he said, ending with “Satyameva Jayate.” The Supreme Court, while granting pre-arrest bail, observed that the case appeared to stem from “political rivalry” and stressed that the right to personal liberty under Article 21 must be protected with a high threshold for interference. A bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and AS Chandurkar said the criminal process must be applied with “objectivity and circumspection” to ensure it is not coloured by political considerations. Khera had been accused of making allegations against Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, including claims about multiple passports and undisclosed foreign assets. The court noted that both sides had exchanged allegations, and said the matter did not warrant custodial interrogation at this stage, adding that the veracity of the claims could be tested during trial. Setting aside an earlier Gauhati High Court order, the bench held that its observations were “erroneous” and appeared to shift the burden unfairly onto the accused. At the same time, the court directed Khera to cooperate fully with the…

1. Pawan Khera vs. State of Assam (30.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0428/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by Pawan Khera against the State of Assam, challenging the Gauhati High Court's denial of anticipatory bail related to allegations of displaying forged

2. Reliance Eminent Trading and Commercial Private Limited vs. Delhi Development Authority (29.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0426/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether Reliance Eminent Trading and Commercial Private Limited was entitled to a summary judgment under Order XIII-A of the Code of Civil Procedure against the De

3. Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises Ltd. and Ors. vs. B. Gurappa Naidu and Ors. (30.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0425/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises Ltd. (N.I.C.E.) and B. Gurappa Naidu regarding the compensation for land acquired for the Bangalore-M

4. Narendra Singh vs. The State of Madhya Pradesh (30.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0424/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeals concerning the acquittal of Nagendra Singh, Narendra Singh, and Lila Singh under Section 302 IPC and their conviction under Section 498A IPC. The core

5. Prem Porwal and Ors. vs. Jagdeesh Chandra Prajapati and Ors. (19.03.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0423/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Prem Porwal and others versus Jagdeesh Chandra Prajapati and others, focusing on the legality of shop constructions by the Municipal Council on

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