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1. Thermal power plants must undergo annual fly ash audits, CPCB tells NGT

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has submitted before the principal bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that thermal power plants must undergo annual audits to verify compliance with

Thermal power plants must undergo annual fly ash audits, CPCB tells NGT

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has submitted before the principal bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that thermal power plants must undergo annual audits to verify compliance with fly ash utilisation and disposal norms. The CPCB said the Union Environment Ministry's 2021 Ash Utilisation Notification, along with subsequent amendments, mandates thermal power plants to achieve 100% utilisation of fly ash over the prescribed compliance cycle, subject to a minimum annual target of 80%. The submission followed an NGT order on a petition filed by the Tamil Nadu Fly Ash Brick and Blocks Manufacturers Association, which had sought clarity on the CPCB's role in conducting regular audits of fly ash generated by thermal power plants. Under the notification, coal and lignite-based thermal power plants are responsible for ensuring environmentally sound utilisation of the ash they generate, with permitted uses including the manufacture of bricks and blocks, cement, and other approved applications. Thermal power plants that fail to meet the prescribed utilisation targets are liable to pay environmental compensation of ₹1,000 for every tonne of unutilised ash. The notification requires compliance audits of fly ash management by thermal power plants and user agencies to be conducted by auditors authorised by the CPCB, with audit reports to be submitted to the CPCB and the respective State Pollution Control Boards by November 30 every year. The CPCB informed the NGT that it has authorised 124 auditors to carry out the exercise, and that it issued directions to non-compliant thermal power plants under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, on June 12 and July 3 this year. Plants that failed to comply during the first three years of the compliance cycle were directed to meet the prescribed requirements within the stipulated period.

2. Delhi High Court imposes ₹1 cost on Niva Bupa, returns ₹5 crore suit against influencer

Delhi High Court imposes ₹1 cost on Niva Bupa, returns ₹5 crore suit against influencer

The Delhi High Court has imposed a token cost of ₹1 on Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited for invoking its Intellectual Property Division to pursue a ₹5 crore suit against social media influencer Vishal Rattewal over allegedly disparaging posts, holding that the dispute did not involve trademark infringement. Justice Anup J. Bhambhani, in an order passed on September 21, observed that merely using an insurance company's name or trademark to identify it in social media posts did not, in the circumstances of the case, amount to trademark infringement. Niva Bupa had approached the court seeking removal of allegedly disparaging posts published in late August this year by Mr. Rattewal on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and X. It submitted that Mr. Rattewal, a social media influencer and content creator with a substantial following, had deliberately used its distinctive name, trademarks, logo and other brand identifiers, including 'NIVA BUPA', prominently in the titles, thumbnails, captions, visual presentation and content of his publications. The company alleged that he had simultaneously associated the brand with allegations of fraud, dishonesty, deception and unfair trade practices. It sought an apology, ₹5 crore in damages and litigation costs, alleging that the content had harmed its reputation and infringed its registered trademark. The dispute stemmed from a consumer complaint filed by Mr. Neeraj Kumar against the insurer before the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Charkhi Dadri, Haryana. In an order passed on October 9, 2024, the commission ruled in Mr. Kumar's favour and made certain observations concerning medical insurance companies. Niva Bupa alleged that Mr. Rattewal subsequently published offensive and disparaging content about the company in connection with the consumer proceedings. On this backdrop, Niva Bupa contended that, by publishing allegedly offensive content on his social media accounts, Mr. Rattewal had infringed its registered trade mark by harming its reputation in India. The court, however, held that Mr. Rattewal was neither engaged in the insurance business nor connected with it. Using Niva Bupa's name or trademark to identify the company in the alleged posts did not amount to use in the course of trade or constitute infringement under the Trade Marks Act, it said. "In the opinion of this court, this suit is not maintainable before the Intellectual Property Division of this court, since it is not a matter relating to infringement of any intellectual property right of either of the plaintiffs," the court held. After the court dictated its order returning the plaint, Niva Bupa sought permission to withdraw the suit and pursue its claims through an ordinary civil action. The court allowed the request, granting them liberty to file a fresh suit on the same cause of action, subject to payment of ₹1 as costs to Mr. Rattewal.

3. CBI team reaches Mansa to probe murder of anti-drug activist Parwinder Singh Jhotta

CBI team reaches Mansa to probe murder of anti-drug activist Parwinder Singh Jhotta

A Central Bureau of Investigation team has reached Mansa in Punjab to investigate the murder of anti-drug activist Parwinder Singh Jhotta, following an assurance by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to the family that the case would be thoroughly probed. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that his government would hand the case over to the central agency, accepting the family's demand for a CBI investigation. Jhotta, known for speaking out against the illegal sale of addictive substances at chemist shops, was shot inside a medical store in a busy market in Mansa on October 13; the store owner, Ashwani Kumar, allegedly opened fire after Jhotta questioned him about selling drugs to an elderly man. Kumar was later taken into custody from Salasar in Rajasthan. On reaching Mansa, the CBI team contacted local police officials, who handed over files related to the murder to the agency. The CBI is expected to investigate the circumstances of the killing, including who allegedly plotted the murder and who else was involved, examine the alleged drug trade links of prime accused Ashwani Kumar and identify people connected to his network, and look into whether any police officer or personnel allegedly assisted in the case. The CBI team declined to comment on the investigation. Mann expressed solidarity with Jhotta's family, which had demanded a CBI probe, and Shah met the family and assured them that the murder would be investigated thoroughly and that the CBI team would reach Mansa soon. Jhotta's father, Bhim Singh, said the Home Minister shared the family's grief and assured them that justice would be delivered soon. The killing triggered widespread outrage in Punjab, with a statewide bandh called to protest the murder and demand justice.

4. Rampur police file FIR against Kanhaiya Gulati, nine others in Rs 47.75 lakh investment fraud

Rampur police file FIR against Kanhaiya Gulati, nine others in Rs 47.75 lakh investment fraud

Kanhaiya Gulati of Bareilly, who is wanted in an alleged Rs 800 crore fraud and has been declared a historysheeter, has been accused of duping property dealer Gulfam in Rampur of Rs 47.75 lakh. According to the complaint, Gulfam met officials of Canvij Group of Company in November 2023, who introduced him to Gulati. Gulati allegedly showed fabricated figures about the company's sound financial position and promised a five per cent monthly dividend for an investment of 20 months, along with return of the principal in the 22nd month if the amount was held for one month. Gulfam allegedly deposited Rs 47,75,000 in 11 installments between January 2024 and May 2025, but received only a nominal dividend. When he questioned the company officials, they allegedly delayed him with various excuses; when he went to the company's Bareilly office to demand the principal, he found it locked. He lodged a complaint at Rampur Kotwali on 3 September, and after no FIR was registered, he approached the Superintendent of Police. On the SP's orders, police registered an FIR on 20 October against Kanhaiya Gulati and nine accused, and an investigation has begun. About 100 cases are already registered against Gulati, who carries a reward of Rs 75,000, and the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) is also investigating several cases against him. A lookout circular has been issued against him and his family.

5. Haryana power employees call three-day strike over HERC licence to Eleven Power

Haryana power employees call three-day strike over HERC licence to Eleven Power

The Haryana Electricity Employees and Engineers Joint Front has called a three-day statewide strike from Thursday to protest the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission's decision to grant Eleven Power Private Limited a 25-year parallel electricity distribution licence for Gurugram and Nuh. The order dated October 19 was issued under Section 14 of the Electricity Act, 2003, allowing over 8.3 lakh consumers to choose between two discoms. Power Minister Anil Vij said the autonomous body's decision was contrary to the State government's opposition to privatisation and would be challenged before the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity. The Joint Front alleged the move would undermine the State-owned Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam by handing high-revenue areas to a private player, and said the next phase of agitation would be announced on October 24. The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), Haryana, demanded withdrawal of the licence; its State president Rattan Mann said farmers and poor households in Nuh benefiting from subsidised electricity could be hit as no written assurance on continuing subsidies was given, and alleged higher tariffs could raise industrial and business costs in Gurugram and Manesar; BKU announced a mahapanchayat in Nuh within 15 days. Indian National Lok Dal patron Sampat Singh condemned the decision as a grave assault on the public power sector and said it was the first time two discoms were permitted in the same territory. Eleven Power, in its petition, committed to non-discriminatory supply under Section 43 of the Act and to release new connections within timelines in the commission's Electricity Supply Code, with network build-out in phases over five years across five divisions and Nuh from the first phase. Projections based on commission-approved growth rates show annual sales rising from about 12,220 million units in FY 2024-25 to about 18,224 million units by FY 2030-31, and nearly 1.3 lakh applications for new connections and load enhancement involving over 2,400 MW were pending across Haryana as of October 2025.

1. Yes Bank Limited and Ors. vs. Axis Trustee Services Limited and Ors. (15.10.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1182/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the legality of the Administrator of Yes Bank Limited writing down Additional Tier 1 (AT-1) Bonds without explicit authorization in the Yes Bank Limited Reconstruc

2. Deepak Raheja and Ors. vs. Omkara Assets Reconstruction Private Ltd. and Ors. (15.10.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1181/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeals by Deepak Raheja and others against Omkara Assets Reconstruction Pvt. Ltd. and others, focusing on whether a default under Sections 3(12) and 7 of the

3. Vayu Kishore vs. State of Karnataka and Ors. (08.10.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1180/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by Vayu Kishore against the State of Karnataka and others, focusing on the custody of his minor daughter, who was taken to India by her mother, Responde

4. The Secretary to Government vs. Sameer Ahamed N. and Ors. (15.10.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1179/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether a person from a backward class who converts from Hinduism to Islam can claim the status and benefits of a Backward Class Muslim. The case involved The Secr

5. Chavan Dharmendar and Ors. vs. The State of Telangana and Ors. (12.10.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1178/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of whether criminal proceedings under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, should continue against Chavan Dharm

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