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1. Allahabad HC blames State government, police for pendency of cases

Allahabad HC blames State government, police for pendency of cases

Allahabad HC blames State government, police for pendency of cases Referring to the famous Bollywood film dialogue “Tarikh pe Tarikh” (date after date), the Allahabad High Court recently observed that while delayed justice had shaped public perception of courts, the huge pendency of criminal cases was primarily due to failures of the State government and police, not judicial officers alone. A Bench of Justice Arun Kumar Deshwal, in its May 7 order, noted that many young and committed judicial officers were unable to function effectively because of severe staff shortage, lack of police cooperation in executing summons and warrants, and delays in forensic reports. The observations came while hearing a bail plea in a murder case in which investigators failed to seek DNA matching of blood found on a recovered screwdriver. Taking serious note of the lapse, the court had summoned the Director General of Police (DGP), the Principal Secretary (Home), and the Director of the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL). During the hearing, the FSL Director informed the court that only eight of Uttar Pradesh’s 12 forensic laboratories had DNA profiling facilities and that the laboratories suffer from shortages of staff and modern equipment. The court was also told that the FSL functioned under the police department, limiting its administrative and financial autonomy. “....main reason for pendency of cases in district courts is not the capability of the judicial officers but because of shortage of staff, non-execution of court’s process by the police and delay as well as incomplete FSL reports. Therefore, it is the State government as well as police who are mainly responsible for pendency of criminal cases in district courts even then district judiciary is blamed by the social media and other common persons for non disposal of their cases,” court…

2. Kerala Assembly polls 2026: AICC summons top leaders to Delhi to finalise party’s choice of Chief Minister

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: AICC summons top leaders to Delhi to finalise party’s choice of Chief Minister

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: AICC summons top leaders to Delhi to finalise party’s choice of Chief Minister The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has summoned top leaders from Kerala to New Delhi, ostensibly to finalise the party’s choice for Chief Minister. Those attending the crucial meeting with the party’s high command include former Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) presidents K. Though former KPCC president Mullappally Ramachandran too was invited, he told reporters that he had excused himself from the meeting and would not be a party to the talks. Muraleedharan told reporters that he had made his choice for the top post clear to AICC observers, who sought the opinion of the party’s MLA designates last week. “I will merely reiterate my stated position. The Congress high command’s decision will come within 48 hours. It will bring the curtains down on the endless leadership speculation with an emphatic, irrefutable finality,” he added. Sudheeran said the closed-door meeting might involve in-person discussions with the high command comprising Rahul Gandhi and national president Mallikarjun Kharge, among others. “I will articulate my perspective on the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) leadership question with political and organisational clarity,” he said. Sudheeran demurred when asked whether he had any one leader among the three Chief Minister probables — V.D.

3. Telangana BJP distances itself from POCSO case against Bandi Sanjay’s son, calls it legal issue

Telangana BJP distances itself from POCSO case against Bandi Sanjay’s son, calls it legal issue The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Telangana unit on Monday (May 11, 2026) sought to distance itself fro

4. Cyber Crime Wing notice seeking suspension of X accounts draws criticism

Cyber Crime Wing notice seeking suspension of X accounts draws criticism

Cyber Crime Wing notice seeking suspension of X accounts draws criticism The Cyber Crime Wing of the Tamil Nadu police issued a takedown notice to X Corp on May 8, directing the suspension of more than 20 accounts, including that of YouTuber Maridhas, within three hours, by invoking the intermediary liability provisions under the IT Act and the Information Technology Rules, 2021. Incidentally, most of the flagged accounts had allegedly posted content critical of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and Chief Minister C. The move drew criticism from netizens, who alleged that the police action was against freedom of speech. The notice cited violations under Section 189 (Unlawful Assembly). According to the communication, a request had been received from the Superintendent of Police, Social Media Cell, regarding certain posts containing provocative and politically sensitive remarks capable of inciting public unrest and disturbing public tranquillity. The notice stated that the posts encouraged unlawful assemblies that could adversely affect the maintenance of law and order, and potentially lead to loss of life and damage to public property. Invoking Rule 3(1)(d) of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, the notice alleged that the reported URLs were being used to commit unlawful acts relating to decency, morality, and defamation. The authorised officer, in the notice issued on May 8, directed X to immediately remove or disable access to the identified accounts and objectionable URLs, and to take proactive measures to prevent further dissemination of such content on the platform.

5. SI held in sexual harassment, extortion cases after surrender

SI held in sexual harassment, extortion cases after surrender A sub-inspector attached to the Elamakkara police station, who was wanted in two separate cases involving alleged sexual harassment and at

1. The State of Jharkhand and Ors. vs. Ranjan Kumar and Ors. (08.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0456/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by the State of Jharkhand against the High Court's decision to reinstate Ranjan Kumar, who was dismissed for securing dual police appointments in Jharkh

2. Anand Narayan Shukla vs. Jagat Dhari (08.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0455/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the decree for specific performance of a contract merged with the appellate court's order and if the execution court could rescind the contract due to dela

3. Sanjay Singh vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (08.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0454/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal of Sanjay Singh against the State of Madhya Pradesh, focusing on whether his conviction under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC was justified. The co

4. Indian Railways vs. West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited and Ors. (08.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0452/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether Indian Railways qualifies as a deemed distribution licensee under the Electricity Act, 2003, and if it is liable to pay Cross-Subsidy Surcharge for open ac

5. Sunil Kumar Yadav and Ors. vs. The State of Jharkhand and Ors. (07.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0450/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of whether para-teachers in Jharkhand, engaged under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, are entitled to regularisation as Assistant Teachers or Sahayak Acharyas.

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