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1. Woman occupies district judge chair in Varanasi court, attempts to conduct proceedings

Woman occupies district judge chair in Varanasi court, attempts to conduct proceedings

Woman occupies district judge chair in Varanasi court, attempts to conduct proceedings The Varanasi District Court witnessed an unusual incident when a woman allegedly entered a courtroom, occupied the District Judge’s chair, and attempted to conduct judicial proceedings, prompting intervention by court staff and police authorities. According to official sources and statements attributed to eyewitnesses, the woman entered the courtroom premises at around 9:00 am on Friday, when Additional District Judge Yajuvendra Vikram Singh was on leave. She is stated to have bypassed security arrangements, entered the judicial chamber, and enquired about the timing of the judge’s arrival before proceeding to the dais. The woman, thereafter, allegedly sat on the District Judge’s chair, handled court records placed on the table, and attempted to assume the role of the presiding officer. She is reported to have struck the desk with a gavel-like object and purportedly declared that she was conducting court proceedings, directing that witnesses and evidence be produced before her. The incident, which lasted for nearly an hour, created disruption within the courtroom and required intervention by court staff and advocates present on site. Multiple attempts were made to persuade her to vacate the judicial seat, but she is stated to have resisted and raised her voice against those approaching her. Subsequently, personnel from the Cantt police station, including women police officers, reached the courtroom and removed her from the judicial dias.

2. Karnataka High Court dismisses PIL challenging allotment of vet varsity land for quarters for judges

Karnataka High Court dismisses PIL challenging allotment of vet varsity land for quarters for judges

Karnataka High Court dismisses PIL challenging allotment of vet varsity land for quarters for judges The High Court of Karnataka has dismissed a PIL petition which had challenged the State government’s January 8, 2026, decision for transferring four acres of pristine land of the Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University to construct additional 20 quarters as an annexe for the Nyaya Grama, the existing residential quarters for judges of the High Court, and another three acres to build a super-speciality hospital. Nadaf refused to interfere with the government’s decision while dismissing the petition filed by the Karnataka Veterinary Association, Bangalore Veterinary College Alumni Association, and Dairy Science College Alumni Association. What petitioners say The petitioners had argued that the land transfer would impair compliance with the Veterinary Council of India norms regarding minimum land requirements and jeopardise research activities. They contended the college barely met mandatory infrastructure standards. However, the Bench rejected these contentions, noting that the veterinary college possesses approximately 317.73 acres, and that the government had admitted that the veterinary and dairy sciences colleges have lands in excess of huge extent of land to meet their requirements. “The decision taken by the government to transfer four acres of land for the construction of official residences for the serving judges of the High Court in the vicinity of the existing 15 residences at Nyaya Grama will have no adverse effect, in any manner, as alleged,” the Bench observed. Policy decision The Bench held that it cannot interfere with policy decision for allotment of lands in the absence of any arbitrariness in the process while observing that “the allotment of four acres of land which…

3. DSC a ‘mega scam’ that warrants CBI probe, says YSRCP president Jagan Mohan Reddy

DSC a ‘mega scam’ that warrants CBI probe, says YSRCP president Jagan Mohan Reddy

DSC a ‘mega scam’ that warrants CBI probe, says YSRCP president Jagan Mohan Reddy YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday reiterated his allegation that the Mega DSC was a “carefully engineered policy sketch for a mega scam,” and called it a dark operation by Chief Minister N. Lokesh that damaged the lives of meritorious aspirants. In a social media post, the former Chief Minister claimed that Andhra Pradesh had never witnessed such a disastrous recruitment process, wherein every safeguard was dismantled and institutional checks weakened for converting the recruitment into a money-spinning scam. “It warrants a CBI inquiry,” he said, pointing out that the whole conspiracy began with preparation of question papers (handled by SCERT) and conduct of the examination by the DSC Convener. These responsibilities had traditionally been separated to preserve confidentiality, but the process was compromised, he said. The government sidelined the DSC Convener and entrusted both the crucial responsibilities to the Director of SCERT, thereby undermining the transparency of the examination and paving the way for irregularities, he charged. Making matters worse, the highly confidential tasks of question paper preparation and its upload were entrusted to outsourcing employees, which created a system vulnerable to abuse, he added. “An outsourcing employee securing top rank in the examination process he is associated with is a direct proof of the paper leak,” the YSRCP chief alleged. Lack of transparency with respect to declaration of results was also worrisome, with merit lists and merit-cum-roster lists not being placed on the notice boards of the Collectors’ offices, Mr.

4. Inquiry to find the responsible in Meenakshi episode: Mahesh Kumar Goud

Inquiry to find the responsible in Meenakshi episode: Mahesh Kumar Goud

Inquiry to find the responsible in Meenakshi episode: Mahesh Kumar Goud Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president Mahesh Kumar Goud asserted that the Congress was inquiring into how details related to Meenakshi Natarajan entered the public domain and promised action against those responsible for leaking information. The controversy emerged publicly on June 8 and was subsequently used to influence the nomination process in Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha elections, he said in an informal chat with the media. He alleged political interference in the rejection of the nomination of Meenakshi Natarajan, and claimed the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Central government were responsible. Natarajan’s nomination was rejected despite there being no FIR, crime number or formal criminal case against her and the Returning Officer acted under political pressure. Notice to Shabbir Ali Responding to allegations made by senior Congress leader Mohammed Ali Shabbir that money was involved in granting party posts, he said there was no need to react hastily. Shabbir Ali, he said and expressed disappointment over remarks that he said demeaned women. The TPCC president also targeted BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao challenging him to explain allegations relating to financial mismanagement, land issues and debt accumulation during the BRS regime before undertaking political campaigns such as bus yatras and padayatras.

5. Constitution safeguards rights, dignity of every citizen: Justice Sunil Dutt Yadav

Constitution safeguards rights, dignity of every citizen: Justice Sunil Dutt Yadav

Constitution safeguards rights, dignity of every citizen: Justice Sunil Dutt Yadav Judge of High Court of Karnataka S. Sunil Dutt Yadav has underscored the transformative role of the Constitution as a living document that safeguards the rights and dignity of every citizen, particularly the marginalised and the vulnerable. Inaugurating the 12th State-Level Kannada Moot Court Competition organised by Karnataka State Law University in Hubballi on Saturday, he said that legal education must extend beyond the study of statutes and precedents to engage meaningfully with contemporary societal challenges. Referring to electoral governance, he urged aspiring lawyers to critically examine issues relating to voter registration, migration, electoral roll management, and technological challenges in the electoral process, and to contribute towards evolving effective legal and institutional solutions. Emphasising the evolving stature of the legal profession, he noted that law had emerged as one of the most sought-after disciplines in higher education. He advised students to cultivate professional integrity, intellectual discipline, ethical commitment, and a sustained habit of studying landmark judicial pronouncements. Presiding over the inaugural ceremony, Vice-Chancellor of KSLU C. Basavaraju said that moot court competitions served as a vital bridge between theoretical legal education and practical advocacy.

1. M.R. Vasumathi vs. The Authorized Officer and Ors. (09.06.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0623/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the legality of an auction sale under the SARFAESI Act involving M.R. Vasumathi and the Authorized Officer of Indian Bank. The core issue was whether the auction s

2. Rakesh Kumar Gupta vs. State of Uttar Pradesh and Ors. (09.06.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0624/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeals by Rakesh Kumar Gupta and the State of Uttar Pradesh challenging the acquittal of the Rastogi brothers by the Allahabad High Court. The core issue was

3. Baksish Ahmad vs. Union of India (UOI) and Ors. (09.06.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0622/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the Delhi High Court was correct in dismissing Baksish Ahmad's writ petition on the grounds of forum non conveniens, despite the offices of the Union of In

4. Chettinad Cement Corporation Ltd. vs. The Commissioner of CGST and Central Excise (03.03.2025 - SC)(MANU/SC/1309/2025)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by Chettinad Cement Corporation Ltd. against The Commissioner of CGST and Central Excise, where the primary issue was the Tribunal's failure to record f

5. Commissioner of Customs vs. Atit Shah and Ors. (07.04.2025 - SC)(MANU/SC/1308/2025)

The Supreme Court of India addressed an appeal involving the Commissioner of Customs and Atit Shah and others, focusing on a tax dispute with an amount of ₹25,00,000. The court decided not to issue no

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