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1. Delhi HC grants injunction in favour of Allu Arjun in personality rights case

Delhi HC grants injunction in favour of Allu Arjun in personality rights case

Actor Allu Arjun moves Delhi HC for protection of personality rights - Litigation - 1 min read Actor Allu Arjun moves Delhi HC for protection of personality rights Seeking the protection of Arjun's personality rights, senior counsel Swathi Sukumar, representing the actor, submitted that his personality traits were being misappropriated for the sale of merchandise bearing his image and signature, operating voice-cloning platforms, AI chatbots and generation of obscene content. New Delhi, Telugu actor Allu Arjun on Friday urged the Delhi High Court to stop the unauthorised use of his name, voice and likeness by several entities for commercial use and impersonation. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela heard the lawsuit by the "Pushpa" star and indicated that the court would pass an interim order in his favour. Seeking the protection of Arjun's personality rights, senior counsel Swathi Sukumar, representing the actor, submitted that his personality traits were being misappropriated for the sale of merchandise bearing his image and signature, operating voice-cloning platforms, AI chatbots and generation of obscene content. What is frightening is that there is an app where you can speak to the AI likeness of this person. This is fertile ground for any kind of scam that involves the plaintiff. It's his face video calling...," submitted Sukumar. The senior lawyer also informed that Arjun has several registered trademarks for his name.

2. CJI Surya Kant hails district courts as lifeline of legal system

CJI Surya Kant hails district courts as lifeline of legal system

CJI Surya Kant hails district courts as lifeline of legal system Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant has said the district judiciary serves as a backbone and life line for the legal system while inaugurating Additional Court Buildings at the Madurai District Court Campus at the Madras High Court. The CJI said he was also of the view that a good infrastructure provides the foundation towards a more accessible and respectful legal process. He said the district judiciary are both ‘hand in glove’ for the litigants. He also said that while the Supreme Court might be the “brain” of the legal system, the district courts are the “hands” since they actually touch the lives of people. CJI Surya Kant said the district judiciary serves as an anchor for the justice delivery system and was of the view that for most citizens, the district court will be the first they will ever know and also probably the last one too. While bifurcating the judicial focus of the courts, the CJI clarified that the prestige of the higher courts does not diminish the utility of the lower courts. While the Supreme Court and High Courts act as the architects of legal theory, it is the District Judiciary that serves as the workforce, transforming justice into a responsive and dignified system for the common man. The CJI also stated this fact that while the higher courts may provide the ‘mind’ and logic of the law, it is the local courts that ensure justice actually reaches the vital organs of society.

3. Even the sharpest minds are being manipulated: CJI Surya Kant

Even the sharpest minds are being manipulated: CJI Surya Kant

Even the sharpest minds are being manipulated: CJI Surya Kant Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant on Monday expressed his concern over new age “digital arrest” scams where educated citizens are being lured into digital arrests, where scammers often use Whatsapp video calling feature and impersonate themselves as high officials like police officers, judges, and other bureaucrats to extort money. The said observation was made by him highlighting an incident where a woman, a public official known to him lost her entire post-retirement savings to these digital scams. This incident was pointed out by the CJI when the Attorney General for India R Venkataramani sought adjournment in a suo-motu case on this issue stating that various departments are still coordinating their response. The Ministry of Home Affairs have proposed a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to deal with such cyber-crimes after constituting a high level Inter Departmental Committee. This step was taken last year when the court took the issue in a suo-motu case and transferred the investigation to the CBI across all states. The Court also expressed that the banks should develop a real-time alert system for its customers when a large sum of money is being transacted. Such system will safeguard the victim on a system which operates on logic and data. Amicus curiae Senior Advocate NS Nappinai suggested a technical remedy in the form of “kill switch” which could help prevent irreversible financial losses.

4. Supreme Court warns petitioner of entry ban over repeated Netaji PIL

Supreme Court warns petitioner of entry ban over repeated Netaji PIL

Supreme Court warns petitioner of entry ban over repeated Netaji PIL The Supreme Court of India on Monday dismissed a public interest litigation that sought to recognise Subhas Chandra Bose as the “National Son” and to officially credit the Indian National Army with securing India’s independence, while warning the petitioner against repeatedly filing similar pleas. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi expressed concern over the recurrence of identical petitions, noting that the issue had already been considered and rejected earlier. The Court made it clear that it would not entertain such repetitive litigation. During the hearing, the Bench cautioned the petitioner that continuing to file similar pleas could invite stricter action, including possible restrictions on approaching the Court. It also indicated that the Registry may be directed not to accept further petitions from him on the same subject. The plea had sought several declarations, including official recognition of Bose as the “National Son,” acknowledgment of the INA’s role in India’s independence, and the observance of specific dates linked to Bose and the INA as national occasions. The Court, however, held that such demands fall outside the scope of judicial intervention and are matters for the executive or legislature to consider. With this order, the Court reaffirmed its stance against misuse of the public interest litigation mechanism, stressing that repeated filings on settled issues undermine the purpose of PIL jurisdiction.

5. Justice Oka says scientific temper a must to protect environment

Justice Oka says scientific temper a must to protect environment Justice Abhay S. Oka has recently said that there is an urgent need to develop scientific temper to protect the environment. Speaking a

1. In Re: Phalodi Accident vs. National Highways Authority of India and Ors. (13.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0375/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the systemic negligence and infrastructure failures leading to fatal road accidents in Phalodi, Rajasthan, and Rangareddy, Telangana, involving the National Highwa

2. Juvenile Delinquent vs. State of U.P. and Ors. (06.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0374/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of a juvenile, declared by the Juvenile Justice Board, being wrongfully detained in a regular jail for over two years despite being eligible for bail. Th

3. Agriculture Produce Market Committee, Deesa vs. National Horticulture Board and Ors. (17.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0373/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the Agriculture Produce Market Committee, Deesa (APMCD) was entitled to a subsidy from the National Horticulture Board (NHB) and NABARD for constructing a

4. Madan Singh and Ors. vs. State of Haryana and Ors. (16.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0372/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the validity of Haryana's policy decisions to regularize contractual/ad hoc/daily wage employees in Groups "B", "C", and "D". The appellants, Madan Singh and other

5. Nagreeka Indcon Products Pvt. Ltd. vs. Cargocare Logistics (India) Pvt. Ltd. (17.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0371/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the arbitration clause in a contract using the word "can" mandates arbitration or allows for other dispute resolution methods, including civil court procee

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