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1. YouTuber Arun Panwar Claims Rs 71 Lakh Wedding Cash Was A Surprise Gift, Says "It's Not A Big Amount"

YouTuber Arun Panwar Claims Rs 71 Lakh Wedding Cash Was A Surprise Gift, Says "It's Not A Big Amount" At the centre of the controversy is whether the exchange qualifies as dowry.

2. HC tells RBI to exchange man's Rs 2 lakh currency notes seized during demonetisation

HC tells RBI to exchange man's Rs 2 lakh currency notes seized during demonetisation - Litigation - 2 min read HC tells RBI to exchange man's Rs 2 lakh currency notes seized during demonetisation The

HC tells RBI to exchange man's Rs 2 lakh currency notes seized during demonetisation

HC tells RBI to exchange man's Rs 2 lakh currency notes seized during demonetisation - Litigation - 2 min read HC tells RBI to exchange man's Rs 2 lakh currency notes seized during demonetisation The directive to the RBI was passed on a petition filed by one Girish Malani. Mumbai, The Bombay High Court has directed the Reserve Bank of India to exchange demonetised Rs 500 notes worth Rs 2 lakh that were seized from a man during demonetisation and returned to him after the prescribed period. In its order on Wednesday, the court's Nagpur bench of Justices Urmila Joshi-Phalke and Nivedita Mehta said the man cannot be held at fault as the notes were seized by the police before the cut-off date and remained in their custody till after the exchange window closed. The directive to the RBI was passed on a petition filed by one Girish Malani. "The petitioner cannot be placed in a disadvantageous position on account for an act for which he is not responsible," the court said. In his petition, Malani said he was travelling towards Mahur with 400 currency notes, each of Rs 500 denomination, on December 1, 2016, when police seized the money. His vehicle was intercepted by a police patrol team in view of the ongoing municipal elections, and the Rs 2 lakh cash was seized as a precautionary measure and deposited at the Mahur police station. The seizure was intimated to the Income Tax department, which later concluded that the money was legitimate and no further action was necessary.

3. New online gaming rules bring clarity, structure to India's esports ecosystem: Industry

New online gaming rules bring clarity, structure to India's esports ecosystem: Industry

New online gaming rules bring clarity, structure to India's esports ecosystem: Industry - Law & Policy - 4 min read New online gaming rules bring clarity, structure to India's esports ecosystem: Industry The rules come into effect from May 1, 2026. Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming said the rules bring much-needed clarity and structure to India's esports ecosystem. New Delhi, The freshly-minted online gaming rules unequivocally recognise registered esport as a legitimate sporting discipline, the industry said on Thursday, adding that the overall framework will prevent proxy real-money platforms from masquerading as esports. Some, however, drew attention to key gaps such as lack of clarity on financial frameworks faced by esports teams and players, and flagged ongoing challenges in how banks differentiate between esports earnings and real money gaming. The comments come in the backdrop of Centre on Wednesday notifying long-awaited rules to operationalise the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, paving the way for the sector's digital-first regulator, 'online gaming authority', and setting out a "regulation-light" framework that would not require mandatory registration or prior determination/classification for most online social games. Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming said the rules bring much-needed clarity and structure to India's esports ecosystem. He termed the provision for formal registration of titles as esports by publishers "a particularly welcome move" saying it eliminates the risk of misrepresentation and prevents proxy real-money platforms from self-declaring themselves as esports. The introduction of a 90-day determination process strikes a balance between regulatory scrutiny and certainty.

4. ‘Dhruva Natchathiram’ release: Madras High Court to pass orders on April 24

‘Dhruva Natchathiram’ release: Madras High Court to pass orders on April 24 The Madras High Court has wound up hearing oral arguments in a case related to the release of ‘Chiyan’ Vikram and Aishwarya

5. SC stays conviction, life term of Amit Jogi in NCP leader’s murder case

SC stays conviction, life term of Amit Jogi in NCP leader’s murder case The Supreme Court on Thursday (April 23, 2026) stayed the Chhattisgarh High Court verdict which had handed down life imprisonmen

1. Prahlad Sahai vs. Haryana Roadways and Ors. (21.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0391/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of determining just compensation for Prahlad Sahai, who lost his leg in an accident involving Haryana Roadways. The court focused on compensation for a p

2. Sathyan Naravoor vs. Union of India (UOI) and Ors. (21.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0390/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the rights and conditions of prisoners with disabilities, focusing on the implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and constitutional g

3. M.C. Mehta vs. Union of India (UOI) and Ors. (12.03.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0388/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the long-standing environmental case initiated by M.C. Mehta against the Union of India and others, focusing on air pollution in the National Capital Region. The c

4. M.C. Mehta vs. Union of India (UOI) and Ors. (11.03.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0387/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the long-standing environmental writ petition filed by M.C. Mehta against the Union of India, focusing on unauthorized industrial activities in Delhi and their env

5. Nikhat Parveen vs. Rafique (21.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0385/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of whether Nikhat Parveen's daughter is entitled to maintenance from Rafique, the alleged father, after a DNA test confirmed he is not the biological fat

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