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1. No Community Targeted: Allahabad High Court Grants Bail in “Behead” Instagram Post Case

No Community Targeted: Allahabad High Court Grants Bail in “Behead” Instagram Post Case

No Community Targeted: Allahabad High Court Grants Bail in “Behead” Instagram Post Case No Community Targeted: Allahabad High Court Grants Bail in “Behead” Instagram Post Case The Allahabad High Court grants bail to accused in social media post case, citing absence of targeted hate and prior criminal record. The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to a man accused of posting on social media, “I love Mohammed and can both get beheaded for him and behead others,” observing that the content did not target any specific caste or community and that the accused had no prior criminal history. The order was passed by the bench of Justice Rajiv Lochan Shukla on a bail application filed by Nadeem in connection with case registered at Budhana police station in Muzaffar Nagar district last year. The case had been lodged under Sections 353(2) (corresponding to Section 505, IPC), 192 (corresponding to Section 153, IPC), and 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (a newly added Section). According to the prosecution, Nadeem had posted certain objectionable comments on his Instagram handle, which led to the registration of the FIR. The State opposed the grant of bail, arguing that the content was inflammatory in nature and had the potential to disturb public order. The Additional Government Advocate referred to another bail matter arising out of Bareilly district, claiming that similar slogans had previously triggered widespread riots and caused damage to property. It observed that the Bareilly case cited by the State involved a different individual and a separate set of circumstances.

2. Andhra HC Young Lawyer Custody Row: SCBA Expresses Shock, Seeks CJI Intervention

Andhra HC Young Lawyer Custody Row: SCBA Expresses Shock, Seeks CJI Intervention

Andhra HC Young Lawyer Custody Row: SCBA Expresses Shock, Seeks CJI Intervention Andhra HC Young Lawyer Custody Row: SCBA Expresses Shock, Seeks CJI Intervention SCBA urged CJI intervention after alleged custody direction against a young lawyer in Andhra Pradesh High Court sparked concern over judicial conduct The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has expressed “deep concern and shock” over a reported incident dated May 5, 2026 in the Andhra Pradesh High Court, where a young advocate was allegedly directed to be taken into judicial custody for 24 hours during court proceedings. The incident occurred before Justice Tarlada Rajasekhar Rao and has since triggered widespread discussion within the legal fraternity after video clips of the proceedings surfaced on social media. According to the SCBA, the footage shows the advocate repeatedly expressing regret and seeking pardon before the Court. The Association noted that the episode has caused concern among members of the Bar across the country and has particularly unsettled young members of the legal profession. Reiterating foundational principles governing the justice system, the SCBA said the relationship between the Bench and the Bar rests on mutual respect, dignity, patience, and institutional balance. While emphasising that courts must maintain authority and decorum, it stressed that judicial power must also reflect restraint, proportionality, fairness, and compassion, especially when dealing with young lawyers still in the early stages of practice. The Bar body further observed that the rule of law demands both discipline in court proceedings and fairness in judicial conduct, stating that the strength of the judiciary is reflected in its patience and balanced approach. The SCBA cautioned that any action leading to fear, humiliation, or intimidation of young advocates could adversely impact the…

3. After Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Akhilesh Yadav Cuts I-PAC Ties For 2027 UP Poll

After Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Akhilesh Yadav Cuts I-PAC Ties For 2027 UP Poll The Samajwadi Party-I-PAC break-up follows the arrest of Vinesh Chandel, who co-founded the firm with Prashant Kishor and othe

4. Post-TMC rout, I-PAC's deal with Akhilesh for 2027 polls hangs in balance

Post-TMC rout, I-PAC's deal with Akhilesh for 2027 polls hangs in balance

Post-TMC rout, I-PAC's deal with Akhilesh for 2027 polls hangs in balance LUCKNOW: A day after Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress’s rout in West Bengal assembly polls, the fate of pact between Samajwadi Party and political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) for the 2027 elections now hangs in balance. I-PAC, which has been curating TMC’s poll campaign since 2019, was in talks with SP for the 2027 assembly election in Uttar Pradesh. Watch 'I Will Not Resign', Mamata Alleges EC Bias, Says TMC Won ‘Morally’ After Bengal Election Loss “All that had happened between I-PAC and SP till now was that the company had made a presentation before the SP leadership on their blue-print of the campaign design. There was no formal exchange on anything beyond that,” said a senior SP functionary privy to the party’s exchange with I-PAC so far. Sources in SP said the party president Akhilesh Yadav was not very keen on hiring I-PAC and went through the agency’s presentation at the instance of the TMC leadership. After TMC’s abysmal performance in the WB polls, it was highly unlikely that the SP leadership will go ahead with any further negotiations with the firm now, said a source in SP. As per I-PAC sources, the company was grappling with crisis at multiple fronts and was in no shape to take any fresh assignments in the present scheme of things. I-PAC was looking after TMC’s poll campaign in West Bengal when it made headlines after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided its office in Kolkata leading to a showdown between state’s chief minister Mamata Banerjee and the agency.

5. Madhya Pradesh High Court Says Class-I Professors Cannot Be Placed Under Junior Officers For Census Duty

Madhya Pradesh High Court Says Class-I Professors Cannot Be Placed Under Junior Officers For Census Duty

Madhya Pradesh High Court Says Class-I Professors Cannot Be Placed Under Junior Officers For Census Duty Madhya Pradesh High Court Says Class-I Professors Cannot Be Placed Under Junior Officers For Census Duty MP High Court Terms Census Duty Assignment of Class-I Professors Beneath Junior Officers Illegal The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed authorities to immediately cancel Census 2026-27 duties assigned to 51 Class-I faculty members of Ujjain Engineering College, holding that compelling senior professors to work as enumerators and supervisors under junior officers was legally and administratively unsustainable. Justice Jai Kumar Pillai passed the order while allowing a writ petition filed by Dr. Savita Maru and other faculty members of the autonomous engineering college in Ujjain. The petitioners argued that they were illegally assigned census duties despite holding gazetted Class-I posts of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor under the Madhya Pradesh Technical Education Department. They contended that the assignment violated the Census Rules, 1990, ignored the official hierarchy and would seriously disrupt academic activities at the college. Patne, while Deputy Advocate General Pranjali Yajurvedi appeared for the State. According to the plea, the faculty members started receiving text messages directing them to attend census training programmes between April 24 and April 26, 2026, and thereafter perform duties as enumerators and supervisors during the Census 2027 exercise. The court noted that the Ministry of Home Affairs had already notified house listing operations for the period between April 1 and September 30, 2026.

1. Sujal Vishwas Attavar and Ors. vs. The State of Maharashtra and Ors. (04.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0433/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the High Court could direct the registration of an FIR under Article 226 without exhausting alternative remedies. The parties involved were Sujal Vishwas A

2. Dr. Bais Surgical and Medical Institute Pvt. Ltd. and Ors. vs. Dhananjay Pande (04.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0432/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether Dhananjay Pande could be considered a "member" of Dr. Bais Surgical and Medical Institute Pvt. Ltd. without his name being formally entered in the register

3. The State of Tamil Nadu and Ors. vs. R. Sasipriya and Ors. (04.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0431/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between the State of Tamil Nadu and R. Sasipriya regarding the validity of a government order promoting T. Gnanavel to Assistant Engineer, which was ch

4. Bonatrans India (Pvt.) Ltd. vs. Bonatrans Employees Union (29.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0430/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Bonatrans India Pvt. Ltd. and Bonatrans Employees Union regarding whether certain employees qualify as "workmen" under Section 2(s) of the Indu

5. S. Ettiappan vs. D. Kumar and Ors. (16.10.2025 - SC)(MANU/SC/1814/2025)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by S. Ettiappan seeking enhanced compensation for injuries sustained in a road accident involving a lorry driven negligently by D. Kumar and others. The

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