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1. Police need not obtain court permission before freezing bank accounts: Karnataka High Court

Police need not obtain court permission before freezing bank accounts: Karnataka High Court The Karnataka High Court recently observed that the police cannot be first asked to approach the magistrate

Police need not obtain court permission before freezing bank accounts: Karnataka High Court

Police need not obtain court permission before freezing bank accounts: Karnataka High Court The Karnataka High Court recently observed that the police cannot be first asked to approach the magistrate for permission to freeze a property, particularly proceeds of crime moving electronically from one bank account to other [State of Karnataka v Jar Gold Retail Pvt Ltd]. If police is asked to first approach a magistrate to debit freeze an account, the money may travel through ten accounts or simply vanish beyond retrieval by the time the procedural journey reaches its destination. Justice M Nagaprasanna made the observation while stressing on the importance of Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) that allows police to seize a property on suspicion of crime. "The law cannot insist that the Police first complete a judicial pilgrimage while the proceeds of crime are electronically galloping from account to account. The distinction between the immediate preservative power under Section 106 of the BNSS and the adjudicatory mechanism under Section 107 of the BNSS becomes particularly vivid in this context," the Court said. The Court added that the seizure done under Section 106 is a preservatory measure intended to secure suspected tainted assets without need for judicial order. "Such seizure is a preservatory measure intended to secure suspected tainted assets during the investigation and ordinarily warrants no judicial interference during the pendency of investigation." Pertinently, the Court said that a debit freeze of a bank account is not required to travel through the procedural rigmarole contemplated under Section 107 of the BNSS. Imposing such a mandate would have disastrous consequences in today's time when the world is grappling with cybercrime "In such crimes, money does not merely move; it flies—from one account to another, through a…

2. Supreme Court stays Madras HC order striking down compassionate appointments for Karur stampede victims’ kin

Supreme Court stays Madras HC order striking down compassionate appointments for Karur stampede victims’ kin

Supreme Court stays Madras HC order striking down compassionate appointments for Karur stampede victims’ kin The Supreme Court on Friday (August 14, 2026) gave relief to the Tamil Nadu government by staying a Madras High Court decision to strike down the grant of government jobs to the kin of those who lost their lives in the Karur stampede tragedy. The Madurai Bench of the High Court, on July 27, quashed the government orders granting jobs to the victims’ family members on compassionate grounds. Pardiwala asked what was wrong with the government reaching out to give “some succour to the families who have suffered such a tragedy”. “Don’t bring politics into this, such stampede took place several people died. If the government has decided to give jobs, then who are the respondents to oppose it... If sole member has died in the stampede, then there is nobody else in the family who is earning, should the government not give some employment to son or daughter or wife according to their educational qualifications?” Justice Pardiwala observed orally. The Judge said in many families the only bread winner may have perished in the stampede. A total of 41 people died and around 100 others were injured in the crowd crush and stampede on September 27, 2025, during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) roadshow addressed by current Chief Miniter Joseph Vijay, who is also the party president. The State had argued in the court that the appointments were meant as a humane gesture.

3. Delhi HC asks Centre, CBFC, film producers to decide on adding accessibility features in cinema, OTT for disabled

Delhi HC asks Centre, CBFC, film producers to decide on adding accessibility features in cinema, OTT for disabled

Delhi HC asks Centre, CBFC, film producers to decide on adding accessibility features in cinema, OTT for disabled The Delhi High Court has directed the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), Central Board Of Film Certification (CBFC), Mythri Movie Makers and other relevant stakeholders to deliberate upon adding accessibility features in films released in cinema and over-the-top (OTT) platforms for disabled audience [Rahul Bajaj vs. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma passed the directions on August 10 while hearing a petition filed by disability rights activist and lawyer Rahul Bajaj. "This Court considers it appropriate to afford an opportunity to all concerned stakeholders to deliberate upon the issue and explore a mutually acceptable resolution. Accordingly, a joint meeting of all stakeholders, including the petitioner and the respondents, shall be convened within a period of one week from today to consider the broader concerns regarding accessibility of films raised by the petitioner," the order said. The Court directed the stakeholders to reach a workable resolution in this regard within two weeks. Bajaj filed the petition in 2024 around the release of the film Pushpa 2, seeking to add accessibility features for differently-abled audience. He batted for the addition of accessibility features such as audio descriptions, same language subtitling, captioning and Indian sign language provisions. The petition also sought directions to the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to take measures to put in place accessibility features, assistive devices and technologies in theatres.

4. Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Skip Independence Day Event For 2nd Straight Year

Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Skip Independence Day Event For 2nd Straight Year In 2024, a controversy erupted during the Independence Day celebrations when Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the O

5. A.P.’s Mega DSC-2025: What are the allegations and how has the government responded? | Explained

A.P.’s Mega DSC-2025: What are the allegations and how has the government responded? | Explained

A.P.’s Mega DSC-2025: What are the allegations and how has the government responded? | Explained The “Mega” DSC-2025 recruitment for 16,347 teaching posts in Andhra Pradesh has come under scrutiny, with the Opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) and a section of candidates raising questions over the conduct of the examination, merit lists, certificate verification, horizontal reservation and the Sports Quota. Also read | DSC-2025 conducted with transparency and fairness, says Education Secretary The controversy has led to 335 cases being filed in courts, including 69 related to the Sports Quota, three cases in the Supreme Court and three PILs concerning various aspects of the recruitment process. YSRCP has stepped up its protests, demanding a CBI probe and the resignation of Human Resource Development Minister Nara Lokesh. The School Education Department, however, has rejected the allegations of irregularities, maintaining that the recruitment was conducted through a technology-driven and rule-based process. Officials have attributed several of the complaints to individual grievances and differences in the interpretation of the revised horizontal reservation methodology. YSRCP has questioned the departure from the earlier practice of entrusting question-paper preparation to the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) and examination conduct to the DSC Convenor. YSRCP MLC Parvathareddy Chandrasekhar Reddy, who filed a PIL in the High Court seeking a CBI probe, alleged that assigning both functions to SCERT compromised the transparency of the recruitment process. The Government, however, said the decision was taken to improve coordination and avoid delays.

1. Mageba Bridge Products Private Limited vs. Trade Centre (12.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0867/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Mageba Bridge Products Private Limited and Trade Centre, focusing on whether the suit for recovery of money was barred by limitation and if the

2. Union of India (UOI) vs. Sunil Biyani (12.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0866/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the Bombay High Court could grant protection from arrest to Sunil Biyani after dismissing his pre-arrest bail application. The Union of India appealed agai

3. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Public School vs. M. Vimala and Ors. (06.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0865/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Public School and M. Vimala regarding the termination of Vimala's probationary teaching position due to her B. Ed. deg

4. Punjab National Bank vs. Shree Jyoti Education and Management Trust World and Ors. (12.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0864/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Punjab National Bank (PNB) and Shree Jyoti Education and Management Trust regarding the settlement of a loan account. The core issue was whethe

5. Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited vs. Rekha and Ors. (12.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0863/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the liability of Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) for compensation due to electrocution incidents involving Rekha and others. The court exa

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