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1. 'Attempt to make example out of Aakriti': Official excesses will make UP dystopia, says HC

'Attempt to make example out of Aakriti': Official excesses will make UP dystopia, says HC

'Attempt to make example out of Aakriti': Official excesses will make UP dystopia, says HC PRAYAGRAJ: In a strongly worded order giving the detailed reasons for quashing the National Security Act (NSA) detention of Delhi University student activist Akriti Chaudhary, the Allahabad high court cautioned that errant bureaucrats could reduce Uttar Pradesh to an "Orwellian dystopia" and reminded civil servants that their loyalty lies with the Constitution and not the political executive. The 15-page order, made public days after the court quashed the NSA detention and awarded Rs 5 lakh compensation to Chaudhary on Sept 2, contains sharp criticism of the Gautam Budh Nagar administration and police for invoking the stringent preventive detention law against a student activist without adequate material. A division bench of Justice Atul Sreedharan and Justice Achal Sachdev observed that bureaucrats and police officers enjoy immense powers because they are entrusted with protecting the constitutional rights, dignity and welfare of citizens. "They must remember that their loyalty is towards the Constitution and not the political executive," the court said. Warning against abuse of authority, the bench observed that when officials disregard their constitutional oath, they risk being perceived as "an oppressive vestige of the British Empire", creating conditions for civil unrest. "It shall not be long before the errant in the bureaucracy reduce the State of Uttar Pradesh to an Orwellian Dystopia," the court remarked. The bench was particularly critical of Gautam Budh Nagar DM Medha Roopam, who had approved the NSA detention. It held that where the police dossier contained only allegations and no credible supporting material, the district magistrate was expected to scrutinise the records threadbare before invoking the extraordinary powers available under the NSA.

2. Ex-bureaucrat Ashish Joshi moves Delhi court for copy of FIR against him

Ex-bureaucrat Ashish Joshi moves Delhi court for copy of FIR against him Former bureaucrat Ashish Joshi has approached Delhi's Patiala House Court seeking a copy of the first information report (FIR)

3. Centre moves Supreme Court to transfer all Anil Ambani Black Money Act petitions to Delhi HC

Centre moves Supreme Court to transfer all Anil Ambani Black Money Act petitions to Delhi HC The Union government and the Income Tax department have moved the Supreme Court seeking directions to conso

4. Assam Government To Pay Rs 2 Lakh To Husband Of Woman Deportated To Bangladesh

Assam Government To Pay Rs 2 Lakh To Husband Of Woman Deportated To Bangladesh Gauhati High Court orders Assam to pay Rs 2 lakh to husband of deported woman.

5. Fox Mandal & Associates adopts Harvey to sharpen its client-centric focus

Fox Mandal & Associates adopts Harvey to sharpen its client-centric focus

Fox Mandal & Associates adopts Harvey to sharpen its client-centric focus Fox Mandal & Associates is pleased to announce the adoption of Harvey to deliver faster, sharper, and more sophisticated counsel to its clients. The Firm selected Harvey following a months-long pilot of multiple AI tools and several rounds of evaluation focused on quality, consistency, and confidentiality. Harvey is built with robust security measures designed specifically for the legal industry. Client data is encrypted and never used to train Harvey’s models, ensuring that attorney-client privilege remains fully protected. The platform adheres to strict security standards, keeping confidential information secure within the Firm’s environment. Commenting on the adoption, Shourya Mandal, Co-Managing Partner, Fox Mandal & Associates, said, “We are a legacy firm that is forward-looking and has consistently modernised with changing times, so the adoption of AI was a natural step for us. With this integration, we have equipped our people with the best tool available for improving efficiency, while remaining accountable for every output. We are investing in tomorrow’s legal technology today, so we can ensure that our clients always stay a step ahead.” Santosh Vikram Singh, Senior Partner who spearheaded the initiative at the Firm, added, “When we embarked on the journey of finding the right tool through rigorous pilots, our focus was clearly to identify the most secure and elite solution for our clients.

1. Reliance General Insurance Company Limited vs. Priyanka Das and Ors. (03.09.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0993/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the compensation claim by Priyanka Das against Reliance General Insurance Company Limited following a severe accident that resulted in her permanent disabilities.

2. Sandeep S. Ghandat and Ors. vs. Reserve Bank of India and Ors. (03.09.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0992/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) power to supersede the Board of Directors (BoD) of a multi-State co-operative bank under Section 36AAA of the Banking Reg

3. Kondapaka Sridhar vs. The State of Telangana (03.09.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0991/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal of Kondapaka Sridhar against the State of Telangana, focusing on the conviction for kidnapping and murder based on weak evidence. The court found that t

4. The Authorised Representative for Granite Gate Properties Private Limited, Rakesh Verma vs. New Okhla Industrial Development Authority and Ors. (03.09.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0990/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether time extension charges imposed by the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA) on Granite Gate Properties Private Limited should be treated as Co

5. Sanjay Kumar vs. State of Himachal Pradesh (03.09.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0989/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal of Sanjay Kumar against the High Court of Himachal Pradesh's decision, which had overturned his acquittal by the Sessions Court and convicted him under

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