Constitutional Law

1. Supreme Court Urges Wheelchair-Accessible Cabs to Improve Disability Transport

The Supreme Court has emphasized the need to enhance transport accessibility for persons with disabilities, suggesting modifications to cab services to accommodate wheelchairs and assistive devices. The observations emerged during hearings on first-mile and last-mile connectivity challenges faced by this demographic.

Why it matters: This directive establishes accessibility standards that will impact transportation services and corporate compliance for millions of disabled Indians.

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Supreme Court of India
 · 20 Mar 2026, 03:16 PM IST
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Legal News

2. Supreme Court Approves ₹20,000 Cr Versova-Bhayander Road, Dismisses Mangrove Conservation Plea

The Supreme Court upheld a Bombay High Court order permitting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to remove over 45,000 mangroves for the Versova-Bhayander road project. The three-judge bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, prioritized the infrastructure project’s congestion-reduction benefits.

Why it matters: This judgment establishes a precedent on balancing infrastructure development against environmental conservation that will influence future environmental litigation across India.

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Supreme Court of India
 · 20 Mar 2026, 03:09 PM IST
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Supreme Court

3. Supreme Court Issues Fresh Directions on Adjournment Letter Circulation Procedure

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The Supreme Court has directed the Supreme Court Bar Association and Advocates-on-Record Association to display a circular on their notice boards regarding procedures for letters seeking case adjournments. This directive aims to provide standardized guidance to all members.

Why it matters: These procedural directions regulate court practice and litigation management, affecting how advocates across Indian courts handle adjournment requests.

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Supreme Court of India
 · 20 Mar 2026, 12:00 PM IST
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Legal News

4. Interest on Fixed Deposits Alone Does Not Establish Commercial Purpose Under CPA

The Supreme Court has clarified that earning interest on a fixed deposit does not by itself establish commercial purpose under the Consumer Protection Act. The Court held that consumer complaints involving complex factual determinations beyond summary proceedings are not maintainable.

Why it matters: This ruling narrows the jurisdictional scope of consumer disputes, affecting how consumer courts assess complaints involving financial transactions and deposits.

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Supreme Court of India
 · 20 Mar 2026, 11:30 AM IST
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Criminal Law

5. Delhi HC Grants Bail in UAPA Case Citing Prolonged Four-Year Detention

The Delhi High Court granted bail to Haris Nisar Langoo and Zamin Adil Bhat, accused in an alleged terrorist conspiracy case, after observing that both had undergone prolonged incarceration exceeding four years. The Court emphasized Article 21 protections against indefinite detention.

Why it matters: This decision reinforces human rights safeguards in national security cases, establishing that procedural fairness protections apply even in UAPA proceedings.

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Delhi High Court
 · 20 Mar 2026, 02:20 PM IST
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Criminal Law

6. Madhya Pradesh HC Quashes Anticipatory Bail in Brand Counterfeiting Case

The Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled anticipatory bail granted without the Magistrate’s knowledge of additional serious offences already cognized in a brand counterfeiting matter. The judgment clarifies principles governing bail when multiple offences are involved.

Why it matters: This ruling establishes that anticipatory bail cannot stand when more serious offences have been subsequently cognized, affecting intellectual property crime bail practices.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court
 · 20 Mar 2026, 11:00 AM IST
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Corporate Law

7. Telangana HC: Supplementary Agreements Can Extend Public Tenders; Non-Bidders Cannot Challenge

The Telangana High Court ruled that supplementary agreements may lawfully extend public tender periods and that parties who did not participate in the original tender process lack standing to challenge concluded contracts. The Court noted that late intervention would unsettle executed contracts.

Why it matters: This judgment clarifies procurement law principles, protecting government contracts from litigation by non-participants and establishing contract finality doctrine.

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Telangana High Court
 · 20 Mar 2026, 12:30 PM IST
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Property Law

8. भोजशाला विवाद: एमपी हाईकोर्ट ने जैन मंदिर दावे पर जवाब मांगे, 2 अप्रैल को सुनवाई

मध्य प्रदेश हाईकोर्ट ने धार जिले की विवादित भोजशाला-कमाल मौला मस्जिद परिसर में मध्यकालीन जैन मंदिर और गुरुकुल होने के नए दावे पर राज्य सरकार और अन्य पक्षकारों से जवाब मांगे हैं। अदालत ने मामले की अगली सुनवाई 2 अप्रैल के लिए निर्धारित की है।

Why it matters: यह मामला धार्मिक संपत्ति अधिकार और अल्पसंख्यक अधिकार कानून को प्रभावित करता है।

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Madhya Pradesh High Court
 · 20 Mar 2026, 01:52 PM IST
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Regulatory

9. Rajasthan HC Stays CBSE Affiliation Withdrawal; Neerja Modi School Gets One Month Reprieve

The Rajasthan High Court stayed CBSE’s order withdrawing the Senior Secondary affiliation of Jaipur’s Neerja Modi School, which was withdrawn following violations and deficiencies flagged after a student death incident in November 2025. The school has been granted one month to remedy the identified deficiencies.

Why it matters: This stay order protects educational institutions’ rights against arbitrary administrative action and establishes procedural fairness requirements for affiliation withdrawal.

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Rajasthan High Court
 · 20 Mar 2026, 10:30 AM IST
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Criminal Law

10. Allahabad HC: Section 482 Not Maintainable Against NIA Court Discharge Refusal Orders

The Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow Bench has held that petitions under Section 482 Cr.P.C./Section 528 BNSS are not maintainable against NIA Special Court orders refusing to discharge accused persons. Justice Brij Raj Singh ruled that statutory appeal is the appropriate remedy.

Why it matters: This judgment restricts judicial review of NIA proceedings, limiting high court intervention in national security cases and establishing clear remedial hierarchy.

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Allahabad High Court
 · 20 Mar 2026, 01:35 PM IST
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Family Law

11. Rajasthan HC: Child Custody Matters Must Be Filed Where Minor Ordinarily Resides

The Rajasthan High Court clarified that child custody petitions under the Guardians and Wards Act must be filed in the jurisdiction where the minor ordinarily resides. The Court cited Section 9 of the Act in establishing this territorial jurisdiction principle.

Why it matters: This ruling clarifies venue requirements for family law practitioners and protects children’s interests by establishing jurisdiction at their place of residence.

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Rajasthan High Court
 · 20 Mar 2026, 09:30 AM IST
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Constitutional Law

12. Delhi HC Restores Plea on Missing Section 377 Equivalent in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

The Delhi High Court has restored a petition challenging the absence of a Section 377-equivalent provision in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which replaced the IPC from July 1, 2024. The original Section 377 continues to address non-consensual acts, offences involving minors, and bestiality.

Why it matters: This restoration advances LGBTQ+ rights jurisprudence by ensuring legislative compliance with decriminalization principles following the Supreme Court’s 2018 judgment.

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Delhi High Court
 · 20 Mar 2026, 08:54 PM IST
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Criminal Law

13. Punjab-Haryana HC Denies Bail to YouTuber for Transmitting Sensitive Data to Pakistan

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has denied bail to a YouTuber accused of sharing sensitive information with Pakistani intelligence operatives. The Court noted evidence of the accused attempting to delete communications and transmission records.

Why it matters: This judgment establishes precedent on national security threats in the digital age, holding that online transmission of sensitive information warrants detention.

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Punjab and Haryana High Court
 · 20 Mar 2026, 08:00 AM IST
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Legislation

14. CAPF Bill Seeks to Override SC Judgment on IPS Deputation Reduction in Forces

The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Bill attempts to negate a May 2025 Supreme Court judgment directing the Home Ministry to progressively reduce IPS deputation in CAPFs to Inspector-General rank over two years. The Bill asserts that IPS officers are necessary for Union-State coordination.

Why it matters: This legislative attempt to override a Supreme Court judgment creates constitutional tension between judicial and legislative branches on police administration.

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The Hindu – National
 · 20 Mar 2026, 07:51 PM IST
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Legislation

15. Chhattisgarh Assembly Passes Bill Prescribing 10-Year Prison for Exam Malpractices

The Chhattisgarh Assembly has enacted legislation imposing imprisonment up to 10 years and fines up to ₹1 crore for specified violations in public examinations. This stringent criminal penalty aims to curb examination malpractices.

Why it matters: This legislation establishes severe criminal consequences for examination irregularities, impacting educational integrity and setting precedent for other states.

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The Hindu – National
 · 20 Mar 2026, 08:54 PM IST
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Property Law

16. MP High Court Seeks Replies on PIL Asserting Jain Temple at Bhojshala; April 2 Hearing

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the state government and other parties to file responses to a public interest litigation claiming a medieval Jain temple and gurukul existed at the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Masjid complex in Dhar district. The matter is scheduled for April 2.

Why it matters: This PIL proceeding impacts religious property law and minority rights by raising claims over a historically disputed heritage site.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court
 · 20 Mar 2026, 01:51 PM IST
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Criminal Law

17. यूएपीए मामले में दिल्ली हाईकोर्ट ने चार साल की लंबी कैद के बाद दो आरोपियों को जमानत दी

दिल्ली हाईकोर्ट ने आतंकवादी गतिविधियों की साजिश के आरोपी हारिस निसार लंगू और ज़मीन आदिल भट को जमानत प्रदान की है, यह मानते हुए कि दोनों चार साल से अधिक समय तक कैद में रहे हैं। अदालत ने अनुच्छेद 21 के तहत मानवाधिकार सुरक्षा पर जोर दिया।

Why it matters: यह निर्णय यूएपीए कार्यवाहियों में भी प्रक्रियात्मक न्याय की गारंटी को मजबूत करता है।

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Delhi High Court
 · 20 Mar 2026, 02:22 PM IST
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Constitutional Law

18. BJD MLAs Challenge Show-Cause Notices for Cross-Voting in Rajya Sabha Election

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) members have contested show-cause notices issued for cross-voting in a Rajya Sabha election, asserting that political parties cannot issue directives controlling their members’ voting in such elections. The MLAs argue such directives violate constitutional voting freedom.

Why it matters: This challenge raises important constitutional issues regarding party discipline, members’ autonomy, and the applicability of whip rules to Rajya Sabha elections.

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The Hindu – National
 · 20 Mar 2026, 09:04 PM IST
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Property Law

19. Fresh PIL at MP HC Claims Medieval Jain Temple, Gurukul at Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Site

A new public interest litigation has been filed at the Madhya Pradesh High Court asserting the existence of a medieval Jain temple and gurukul at the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar district. The government has been granted two weeks to file objections regarding the PIL’s maintainability.

Why it matters: This PIL raises significant issues in religious heritage law and archaeological site property rights affecting minority communities across India.

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The Hindu – National
 · 20 Mar 2026, 09:34 PM IST
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Legal News

20. Senior Advocate Rajshekhar Rao on Legal Education Beyond Classrooms

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An article features insights from Senior Advocate Rajshekhar Rao on the importance of learning law beyond formal classroom education, discussing practical legal development. The piece coincides with the book release ‘EBC In Chambers’ by TA Rahman.

Why it matters: This article provides professional development guidance for Indian law practitioners on continuing legal education and practical skill acquisition.

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SCC Online Blog
 · 20 Mar 2026, 01:00 PM IST
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