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1. Expert panel against approving ₹10,000 crore Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project citing irreversible ecological harm

Expert panel against approving ₹10,000 crore Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project citing irreversible ecological harm

Expert panel against approving ₹10,000 crore Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project citing irreversible ecological harm In a major setback to the Karnataka government, an expert committee, appointed by the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has not only recommended against approving the proposed ₹10,000 crore Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project in Shivamogga and Uttara Kannada districts but also questioned the very rationale of the project proposed by the Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL). “...the proposed project activities are likely to result in habitat fragmentation, disturbance to wildlife, cumulative stress on forest and riverine ecosystems, and long-term degradation of ecological integrity in an area already under pressure from existing infrastructure. The present proposal lacks compelling technical merit, environmental sustainability, or alignment with public interest. Accordingly, in adherence to statutory conservation mandates, the committee does not recommend its approval,” it has been stated in the report of the site-appraisal committee. The report was submitted before a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice K.S. Hemalekha during the hearing of a PIL petition filed by Akhilesh Chipli of Shivamogga and two others from Shivamogga. The petitioners have challenged the project, situated within the Sharavathi Valley Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary and its Eco-Sensitive Zone, while contending that such a project is barred in a sanctuary area under Section 29 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Singh, Raman Sukumar and Shivakumar C.M, Inspector General, National Tiger Conservation Authority, had submitted its report to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change after inspecting the project area between December 27 and 30, 2025, and submitting its report to the NBWL’s Standing…

2. WhatsApp vs Indian Government: Why the battle has lasted over five years

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3. Delhi High Court orders Rajpal Yadav’s imprisonment in ₹9 crore debt case

Delhi High Court orders Rajpal Yadav’s imprisonment in ₹9 crore debt case

Delhi High Court orders Rajpal Yadav’s imprisonment in ₹9 crore debt case The Delhi High Court on Friday upheld the conviction and sentence of actor Rajpal Naurang Yadav and his wife, Radha Rajpal Yadav, in multiple cheque dishonour cases linked to a financial dispute with Murli Projects Pvt. In a strongly worded judgment, the Court dismissed 21 petitions filed by the couple, ruling that there was no reason to interfere with the findings of either the trial court or the Sessions Court. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma observed that the petitioners had repeatedly failed to fulfil the commitments they made despite being granted exceptional leniency by the Court over several years. While reviewing Rajpal Yadav's conduct during the proceedings, the High Court noted that the predecessor Bench had indicated at the very first hearing that it was not inclined to interfere with his conviction on merits. However, his sentence was suspended after he expressed a willingness to settle the matter amicably with the complainant. The judgment records that Yadav repeatedly sought additional time to arrange the funds and, both personally and through his senior counsel, assured the Court on multiple occasions that he would repay the complainant. Trusting these assurances, the Court granted repeated adjournments and continued to suspend his sentence. Despite receiving several opportunities over an extended period, the actor failed to honour the undertakings given before the Court.

4. Displaying quantity of nicotine and tar might mislead tobacco consumers, Centre tells Kerala High Court

Displaying quantity of nicotine and tar might mislead tobacco consumers, Centre tells Kerala High Court

Displaying quantity of nicotine and tar might mislead tobacco consumers, Centre tells Kerala High Court The Secretary of the Tobacco Control Division, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, informed the Kerala High Court on Friday (July 10, 2026) that displaying the exact percentage of nicotine and tar levels on cigarette packaging might mislead consumers in terms of health risks in consuming cigarettes and other tobacco products. The Division Bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice V.M. Shyamkumar was informed that the Union government had deliberately refrained from mandating the disclosure of nicotine and tar content on cigarette packaging. The Ministry stated that such disclosure would provide incomplete and potentially misleading information regarding the overall health risks associated with tobacco consumption. It was further stated that the World Health Convention of Tobacco Control discouraged the display of the quantity of harmful ingredients as international experience had shown that consumers frequently misinterpreted such information as indicating reduced health risks. The affidavit was filed in response to the court’s suggestion to consider printing accurate quantities of ingredients on cigarette packets. The court was considering a public interest litigation filed by M. Sangeerthana of Ernakulam seeking strict control in consumption of cigarettes and other tobacco products, such as removing cigarette advertisements, checking age identification while selling cigarettes and to prohibit public smoking.

5. Man gets life imprisonment in POCSO case

Man gets life imprisonment in POCSO case A POCSO court in Chittoor on Friday (July 10, 2026) sentenced a 25-year-old man to rigorous life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a three-and-a-half-yea

1. Ajay Vijh vs. Indian Banks Association and Ors. (07.07.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0670/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the inclusion of Ajay Vijh's name in the Indian Banks Association's Caution List was lawful. The court found that the writ petition under Article 226 was m

2. Sardari Lal vs. Bishan Dass and Ors. (06.07.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0669/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Sardari Lal and Bishan Dass and others regarding the validity of a will allegedly executed by Chhajju Ram, which disinherited his widow, Bhambo

3. Pooja Ramesh Singh vs. Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. and Ors. (02.07.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0668/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of reliance on non-existent, AI-generated precedents by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)

4. Rekha and Ors. vs. Dinesh Porwal and Ors. (01.07.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0667/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of appropriate compensation for the death of Krishnavallabh in a motor accident involving Rekha and others versus Dinesh Porwal and others. The court exa

5. Rajani and Ors. vs. Mukesh and Ors. (01.07.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0666/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of inadequate compensation awarded to the appellants, Rajani and others, following the death of Sushil in a motor accident involving Mukesh and others. T

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