Supreme Court

1. SC upholds ECI’s constitutional power for special intensive revision of electoral rolls

The Supreme Court confirmed that the Election Commission of India possesses constitutional authority under Article 324 to conduct limited citizenship enquiries during electoral roll revisions. The judgment establishes that such scrutiny is a valid exercise of ECI’s constitutional mandate to ensure eligibility verification for electoral participation.

Why it matters: Clarifies constitutional boundaries of electoral administration and citizenship verification processes, impacting legal challenges to electoral roll revision procedures across India.

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Supreme Court of India
 · 28 May 2026, 01:00 PM IST
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Property Law

2. SC regularises 17-year-old mall construction, imposes Rs 318 Cr penalty citing proportionality

The Supreme Court overturned a Bombay High Court demolition order for a Navi Mumbai shopping mall and hotel, finding that demolition after 17 years would be disproportionate to the public interest. Instead, the court ordered regularisation of the structure with a substantial financial penalty, balancing rule of law with economic realities.

Why it matters: Establishes proportionality doctrine precedent in property law, enabling courts to balance strict regulatory compliance against practical economic consequences in long-standing construction disputes.

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Supreme Court of India
 · 28 May 2026, 01:05 PM IST
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3. Supreme Court demands responses on alleged Rs 14,000-crore Noida real estate siphoning

The Supreme Court intervened in a major real estate scandal involving alleged systematic misappropriation of homebuyer funds in Noida and Yamuna Expressway projects. The court issued notices to the Centre, ED, RBI, and multiple developers demanding immediate responses regarding the alleged fund diversion.

Why it matters: Demonstrates judicial intervention in consumer protection and fraud prevention in real estate, influencing oversight mechanisms for homebuyer fund security and developer accountability.

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Supreme Court of India
 · 28 May 2026, 12:35 PM IST
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4. SC permits Manipur DGP appointment from outside cadre citing unprecedented civil unrest

The Supreme Court authorised Manipur to appoint a new DGP from outside the state cadre, recognizing the unprecedented ethnic and civil unrest requiring exceptional administrative measures. The order creates an exception to standard UPSC cadre regulations based on exigent state circumstances.

Why it matters: Establishes judicial precedent allowing deviation from civil service appointment norms during state emergencies, affecting administrative law and internal security governance.

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Supreme Court of India
 · 28 May 2026, 11:30 AM IST
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High Court

5. Allahabad HC directs UP to extend 1% quota to NCC ‘B’ certificate holders in NEET

The Allahabad High Court ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to grant 1 percent reservation in undergraduate medical admissions to National Cadet Corps ‘B’ certificate holders. The landmark judgment is expected to benefit thousands of medical aspirants across the state.

Why it matters: Expands quota entitlements for NCC participation in medical education, influencing state-level admission policies and creating precedent for merit-based reservations under educational regulations.

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Allahabad High Court
 · 28 May 2026, 07:51 AM IST
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Criminal Law

6. MP HC quashes anticipatory bail in Twisha Sharma case citing multiple ante-mortem injuries

The Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled the anticipatory bail granted to the mother-in-law in the Twisha Sharma death case, based on forensic findings of six ante-mortem injuries and forced abortion allegations. The court found the injuries inconsistent with death by hanging alone, strengthening the criminal case.

Why it matters: Advances bail cancellation jurisprudence in dowry death cases by emphasizing forensic evidence and multiple injury patterns as grounds for revoking protective orders.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court
 · 28 May 2026, 12:00 PM IST
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7. SC grants Delhi Golf Club temporary stay on monument sealing; criticises ASI approach

The Supreme Court provided extraordinary temporary relief to Delhi Golf Club by staying its earlier monument sealing order and sharply criticized the Archaeological Survey of India’s approach as ‘callous’. The decision balances heritage protection obligations with administrative procedure requirements.

Why it matters: Emphasizes procedural fairness and reasoned administrative action in heritage protection, enabling legal challenges to heritage enforcement on due process grounds.

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Supreme Court of India
 · 28 May 2026, 12:42 PM IST
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8. SC refuses to interfere in Punjab municipal elections on ballot papers; upholds HC order

The Supreme Court declined to intervene in Punjab municipal elections conducted using ballot papers rather than EVMs, upholding the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s refusal to adjudicate the dispute between Punjab Election Commission and Election Commission of India. The court left the remedy open through election petitions.

Why it matters: Establishes judicial restraint in electoral administration disputes, deferring substantive issues to post-election petition remedies rather than pre-election intervention.

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Supreme Court of India
 · 28 May 2026, 12:30 PM IST
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Criminal Law

9. Delhi HC: subsequent marriage breakdown cannot revive quashed rape FIR

The Delhi High Court ruled that matrimonial disputes arising after an FIR quashing cannot be grounds to revive the quashed case under Section 528 BNSS. The court emphasized that permitting such collateral challenges would undermine the finality and purpose of quashing orders.

Why it matters: Protects finality of quashing orders in sexual assault cases and prevents weaponization of criminal law in matrimonial disputes, shaping protections for accused in consensual relationship cases.

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Delhi High Court
 · 28 May 2026, 08:30 AM IST
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Civil Law

10. Karnataka HC dismisses delay condonation for written statement after 4745 days

The Karnataka High Court dismissed a petition seeking to file a written statement 4745 days late in a 2006 civil suit, applying strict delay condonation standards. The court held that exceptional circumstances are required for such extensions, not routine indulgence.

Why it matters: Reinforces procedural discipline in civil litigation by limiting delay condonation, encouraging timely case management and preventing indefinite litigation delays.

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Karnataka High Court
 · 28 May 2026, 10:00 AM IST
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Regulatory

11. CESTAT quashes service tax on HAL technology transfer from Russian entity

The Customs and Excise Statistics Administration Tribunal quashed service tax imposed on HAL for technology transfer from a Russian government organization, determining that government entities cannot qualify as ‘scientific and technical’ service providers under applicable regulations. The ruling clarifies service tax classification boundaries.

Why it matters: Defines service tax applicability to defence technology transfers and government-to-government arrangements, affecting tax compliance in strategic defence procurement.

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CESTAT
 · 28 May 2026, 11:00 AM IST
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Regulatory

12. Rajasthan RERA: promoter cannot escape delayed possession liability for payment defaults

Rajasthan RERA clarified that promoters cannot escape delayed possession liability solely on grounds of homebuyer payment defaults, instead directing a set-off mechanism between compensation owed and outstanding dues. The authority imposed delayed interest at 10.80% per annum from the possession date.

Why it matters: Protects homebuyers from liability escapes in delayed possession disputes, establishing that financial obligations operate independently and require compensatory adjustment mechanisms.

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Rajasthan RERA
 · 28 May 2026, 09:00 AM IST
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Criminal Law

13. Pune Court frames charges in Nasrapur child murder case within 28 days

A Pune court expeditiously framed charges against the accused in the Nasrapur child murder case within 28 days of proceedings, overcoming defence opposition during the first production. The rapid charge-framing reflects judicial prioritization of heinous crimes against minors.

Why it matters: Demonstrates expedited criminal procedure implementation in child protection cases, setting standards for timely investigation and charge-framing in serious offences.

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Pune District Court
 · 29 May 2026, 12:11 AM IST
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14. Delhi High Court notification of judges appointed to Supreme Court of India

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Official notification from Delhi High Court documenting judicial appointments to the Supreme Court of India. The record establishes formal announcement of judicial elevation and career progression within the Indian judiciary.

Why it matters: Provides official record of judicial elevation and succession planning within the Indian judiciary, informing legal community of Supreme Court composition changes.

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Delhi High Court

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Regulatory

15. Delhi High Court notification on Senior Advocate designations

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Official Delhi High Court notification documenting Senior Advocate designations. The record establishes bar recognition and counsel elevation processes within the High Court.

Why it matters: Documents official senior counsel recognition procedures, informing legal practitioners of bar elevation criteria and judicial recognition mechanisms.

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Delhi High Court

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Regulatory

16. Calcutta HC corrigendum on judicial officer car purchase norms relaxation

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Calcutta High Court issued a corrigendum modifying a prior circular relaxing norms for judicial officers’ vehicle purchase permissions. The administrative correction reflects court management’s responsive approach to judicial officer facility regulations.

Why it matters: Demonstrates administrative procedure transparency and accessibility of court management rules affecting judicial officer benefits and working conditions.

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Calcutta High Court

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Regulatory

17. Allahabad HC seniority list for advocates’ chambers allotment published

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Allahabad High Court published tentative inter se seniority list for High Court Bar Association and Advocates’ Association members for allotment of newly constructed chambers and parking facilities. The list establishes transparent seniority-based allocation criteria.

Why it matters: Establishes transparent inter se seniority determination procedures for bar chamber allocation, affecting advocate professional facilities and bar association governance.

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Allahabad High Court

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Regulatory

18. Calcutta HC workshop on sexual harassment prevention and gender sensitization

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Calcutta High Court organised a workshop on sexual harassment prevention, transgender person protection at workplaces, and gender sensitization scheduled for 12 June 2026. The institutional initiative reflects commitment to POSH Act compliance and workplace equity.

Why it matters: Demonstrates high court institutional commitment to sexual harassment prevention and gender sensitization, influencing workplace compliance across judicial system.

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Calcutta High Court

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19. Allahabad HC directs UP to grant 1% NCC ‘B’ certificate reservation in NEET UG

उत्तर प्रदेश के सैकड़ों मेडिकल छात्रों को राहत देते हुए इलाहाबाद हाई कोर्ट ने यूपी सरकार को आदेश दिया कि वह स्नातक चिकित्सा पाठ्यक्रमों में एनसीसी ‘बी’ प्रमाणपत्र धारकों को 1 प्रतिशत आरक्षण दे। यह ऐतिहासिक निर्णय हजारों चिकित्सा आकांक्षियों को शिक्षा में समान अवसर प्रदान करेगा।

Why it matters: राष्ट्रीय कैडेट कोर भागीदारी को चिकित्सा शिक्षा में मान्यता देता है और राज्य-स्तरीय प्रवेश नीतियों को प्रभावित करता है।

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Allahabad High Court
 · 28 May 2026, 07:53 AM IST
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20. Supreme Court Justice Vipul M. Pancholi’s judicial profile and notable decisions

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A profile documenting Supreme Court Justice Vipul M. Pancholi’s judicial career trajectory and expertise in legal jurisprudence. The article traces his professional journey to the Supreme Court and commitment to justice principles.

Why it matters: Informs the legal community on a Supreme Court judge’s judicial philosophy and precedent-setting decisions, aiding understanding of judicial perspectives on key issues.

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Supreme Court of India
 · 28 May 2026, 09:45 AM IST
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