Manupatra Academy

Explore. Learn. Upskill. All Things Law

Courses, Cases, Research, and Resources in One Place

New

Internships

Opportunities : Playbook : Videos

Learn More

Law Notes (1^st - 5^th Year)

Structured notes with flashcards to help law students grasp core subjects quickly.

Know More

Manupatra Certified Legal Research Program

Module-based learning : Legal research skills : Certification test

Learn More

Courses

Structured learning : Practice-oriented modules : Different stages of legal practice

Learn More

News and Recent Judgment Gist (BETA)

News
Gist

1. Supreme Court refuses to interfere with anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case

Supreme Court refuses to interfere with anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case The Supreme Court on Friday (May 29, 2026) declined to interfere with an Allahabad High Court order

Supreme Court refuses to interfere with anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case

Supreme Court refuses to interfere with anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case The Supreme Court on Friday (May 29, 2026) declined to interfere with an Allahabad High Court order granting anticipatory bail to Jyotirmath Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in a case registered against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in Prayagraj. Singh dismissed a petition filed by complainant Ashutosh Brahmachari challenging the High Court’s March 25 order. The case pertains to allegations that the seer had sexually assaulted two minors, aged 14 and 17, during the Magh Mela in Prayagraj earlier this year. The petitioner argued before the apex court that the High Court had failed to adequately consider the gravity of allegations involving minors while granting relief to the accused. During the proceedings, Justice Sundresh raised questions regarding the delay in approaching the police, noting that the complainant had claimed to possess information about the alleged incidents earlier. The FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand and his aide, Mukundanand Giri, was registered after a special court in Prayagraj directed the police to act on a complaint submitted by Mr. The religious leader, who has denied the allegations and described the case as politically motivated, subsequently approached the Allahabad High Court seeking anticipatory bail. Procedural lapses In its order granting relief, the High Court referred to what it described as inconsistencies and procedural lapses in the prosecution’s case.

2. Supreme Court increases SCBA executive committee term to 2 years; revises criteria to vote and stand for polls

Supreme Court increases SCBA executive committee term to 2 years; revises criteria to vote and stand for polls The Supreme Court on Friday introduced a range of sweeping reforms for the Supreme Court

3. Delhi High Court orders takedown of tweet against BJP's Gaurav Bhatia

Delhi High Court orders takedown of tweet against BJP's Gaurav Bhatia

Delhi High Court orders takedown of tweet against BJP's Gaurav Bhatia The Delhi High Court today ordered the immediate takedown of a tweet posted by social media influencer Shamita Yadav on finding it to be prima facie defamatory to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia. Justice Mini Pushkarna passed the interim injunction order on a plea by Bhatia who accused Yadav of repeatedly publishing an allegedly defamatory video, in defiance of earlier court orders restraining the upload of such defamatory content. "This court is of the considered view that prejudice and injury shall be caused to the plaintiff [Bhatia] if the tweet of this second tweet of December 2025 is allowed to continue any further. Accordingly, it is directed that till the next date of hearing, the December tweet shall be removed by Defendant No 5 [Yadav] forthwith," the Court directed today. The Court will pass a detailed order later in chamber. The matter is tied to a controversy that arose after Bhatia had appeared on a news show on News 18 channel in September 2025. During the introduction to the show by journalist Amish Devgan, Bhatia was seen wearing a kurta allegedly without pants/pyjama. A slew of memes and videos then began circulating on internet and social media about the incident prompting Bhatia to approach the Court seeking the takedown of such defamatory content.

4. Maintain heritage status: Punjab and Haryana High Court says Chandigarh can't have Tribune Chowk flyover

Maintain heritage status: Punjab and Haryana High Court says Chandigarh can't have Tribune Chowk flyover

Maintain heritage status: Punjab and Haryana High Court says Chandigarh can't have Tribune Chowk flyover The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday ruled that the construction of a flyover was impermissible in Chandigarh under the Master Plan-2031 [Jagwant Singh Bath and others v Union of India and Others] A Division Bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjiv Berry passed the judgment on a petition challenging construction of a flyover at Tribune Chowk in Chandigarh over environmental concerns. The Court had earlier restrained the Union Territory (UT) from felling any trees in the vicinity of Tribune Chowk. Today, the Court ruled against the project and restrained Chandigarh Administration from proceeding ahead with the construction of the Tribune flyover. However, the Court said that the Chandigarh Administration is at liberty to construct an underpass as Tribune Chowk as same was permissible under the Master Plan. "The pristine environment in mind, with which Chandigarh city was planned and established, ought not be forgotten. Sun, Space and Verdure (fresh, green color of growing vegetation, or lush plant and foliage themselves), which are hallmark of this city, need to be protected and preserved at all costs," the Bench said. The Court went on to prohibit the authorities from cutting any mango tree or any other tree standing in and around the Tribune Chowk. "The Court further directs the UT Administration to maintain the green, unique and heritage status of Chandigarh town, including Phase I comprising of Sector 1-30, including Dakshin Marg which forms an integral part of Phase I (Sectors 1 to 30) (heritage sectors)," the Court ordered.

5. P&H High Court protects Yograj Singh from arrest in case over derogatory remarks about women

P&H High Court protects Yograj Singh from arrest in case over derogatory remarks about women The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday granted interim protection from arrest to former cricketer and

1. The State By Lokayuktha Police vs. K. Rangayya and Ors. (26.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0576/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by the State through the Lokayuktha Police, Karnataka, challenging the Karnataka High Court's decision to quash an FIR against K. Rangayya under Section

2. The State of Tripura vs. Panna Ahmed (26.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0571/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the High Court was justified in allowing the recall of the prosecutrix for further cross-examination in the case between The State of Tripura and Panna Ahm

3. Harjindra Singh and Ors. vs. The State of U.P. (27.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0570/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeals of Harjindra Singh and Dilbag Singh against their convictions for kidnapping and related offenses under Sections 364A and 368 of the Indian Penal Code,

4. Salil Dhawan vs. Priyanshi Ghai (27.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0575/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by Salil Dhawan against Priyanshi Ghai, focusing on the dissolution of their marriage. The core issue was whether the marriage, which had irretrievably

5. Sanjay Dave vs. Andhra Bank Ltd. and Ors. (27.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0574/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Sanjay Dave and Andhra Bank Ltd. regarding the conditionality of Letters of Intent (LoIs) in the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP)

View More Gist.. View More News..

Law Students Hub

Notes : Flashcards : Landmark Cases & more…

Learn More

New

Legal Glossary

Complex terms decoded : Easy explanations

Learn More

On-demand Courses

Recorded classes : Comprehensive reading material :Quiz

Learn More

Self-Paced Certification

Courses to upskill or reskill

Learn More

Webinars

Recordings of experts views :Diverse topics

Learn More

Law Teachers Hub

Readings : Resources for legal educators

Learn More

Legal Posts

Explainers : Blogs : Articles : Case Analysis

Learn More

Survey Reports

AI Adoption : Technology in law

Learn More

Illustrated Cases

Legal Design : Supreme Court Cases : Multilingual Exploration

Learn More

Our Partners

Why Join Manupatra Academy

Brought to you by Manupatra the leaders in legal tech domain.

Curated Resources: A vast repository of meticulously compiled resources tailored for educators and learners.
Diverse Courses: An array of courses designed to cater to various levels of expertise, from beginners to advanced.
User-Friendly Interface: Accessible on any device, our intuitive interface ensures seamless navigation.

What Our Learners Say

User-Friendly Interface: Accessible on any device, our intuitive interface ensures seamless navigation.

Certification Courses 3-Day Civil Drafting Workshop

It was extremely beneficial and practical… really helped me understand the nuances of civil drafting and boosted my confidence in preparing real pleadings.

Certification Courses 3-Day Civil Drafting Workshop

The sessions were so insightful and well-structured… the faculty explained every concept with patience and clarity, which made learning much easier.

Certification Courses 3-Day Civil Drafting Workshop

Honestly, it was a great learning experience… the course covered everything from plaints to petitions in such a smooth and engaging way.

Certification Courses 3-Day Civil Drafting Workshop

The workshop was very hands-on and practical… I really liked the live feedback and the real examples shared during drafting exercises.

Certification Courses 3-Day Civil Drafting Workshop

Very well conducted and informative… I just wish it could’ve been a bit longer because the sessions were that helpful.

Certification Courses Mastering Microsoft Word for Legal Work

The session was honestly eye-opening! I never realized how much time I was wasting on formatting until now.

Certification Courses Mastering Microsoft Word for Legal Work

Really practical and focused on what lawyers actually need… I can already see how it’ll save hours in my daily work.

Certification Courses Mastering Microsoft Word for Legal Work

The trainer made even the technical tools so easy to understand… and I loved how they used real pleading examples.

Certification Courses Mastering Microsoft Word for Legal Work

Very relevant for lawyers and interns alike… it bridges the tech gap we all face while working on documents.

Certification Courses Mastering Microsoft Word for Legal Work

A concise and super useful masterclass… I now feel confident managing citations, templates, and formatting with ease.