Allahabad HC Bans Hookah in UP Restaurants: Clean Air Under Article 21 Overrides Trade Rights

SC Revises Interim Stay, Preserves Allahabad HC Quashing of NSA Detention Under Article 21

The Supreme Court revised its September 23 interim order, restricting the stay to only certain strictures and costs against the Noida DM, thereby preserving the Allahabad High Court's landmark quashing of a DU student's NSA detention. The case also raises serious questions about the SC's roster system and 'out-of-turn' listing, making it a critical study point for judicial review, preventive detention safeguards, and constitutional procedures.

Allahabad HC: Public Employment is Public Trust; Unlawful Appointments Under Articles 14 & 16 Cannot Be Protected

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that public employment is a public trust, and appointments secured through deceit, misrepresentation, or abuse of judicial process cannot be protected. The court upheld the termination of a teacher whose appointment was found unlawful, and ordered recovery of salary and benefits received under interim court protection, reinforcing the constitutional mandate of equality under Articles 14 and 16.

SC Directs Disconnection of Power/Water for Non-Compliant Bulk Waste Generators Under SWM Rules 2026

The Supreme Court has empowered District Collectors to order temporary disconnection of power and water supply for Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs) that fail to comply with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026. This landmark directive also mandates integrating waste management education into school and college curricula, making students 'household-level supervisors' for rule implementation.

Allahabad HC Quashes NSA Detention for Procedural Lapses under BNSS Section 126, Awards ₹5,000 Compensation

The Allahabad High Court quashed the NSA detention of Aakriti Chaudhary, a DU graduate, holding that the state concocted the story and violated procedural safeguards under BNSS Section 126. This reinforces judicial scrutiny of preventive detention laws and the importance of habeas corpus petitions.

Allahabad HC Rules CCTV Footage Exempt Under RTI Section 8(1)(g), Cannot Be Provided Directly

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that CCTV footage cannot be directly provided to an applicant under the RTI Act as it is exempt under Section 8(1)(g). However, a court or commission can direct preservation and production of such footage after a complaint is filed. This clarifies the scope of RTI exemptions and the procedure for accessing sensitive information.

Supreme Court Quashes NSA Detention in Sambhal Violence Case, ₹10 Lakh Cost on U.P.

The Supreme Court has held that the NSA detention of Sambhal violence accused Mulla Afroz was an 'illegal exercise' of power, imposing ₹10 lakh costs on the U.P. government. The ruling underscores that preventive detention under NSA cannot be based solely on custodial confessions and that detaining authorities must consider all relevant material — a core judicial review theme for Polity.

SC Directs TN on Fishing Vessel Transit Rules Under Marine Fishing Regulation Rules, 2020

The Supreme Court has directed Tamil Nadu to create a 'specified channel' for fishing vessels transiting to the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) under the Marine Fishing Regulation Rules, 2020. This judgment upholds both State and Central laws governing purse seine fishing, emphasizing co-operative federalism and addressing the conflict between territorial waters regulation and EEZ access.

MoTA States Forest Rights Act 2006 Has No Provision for Gram Sabha Consent for Forest Clearance

The Forest Rights Act 2006 is being systematically weakened as the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) now states that the Act has no provision for gram sabha consent for forest clearance, directly contradicting its constitutional duty and the 2013 Supreme Court Niyamgiri judgment. A parliamentary committee has proposed allowing 70-75% gram sabha consent for large hydropower projects, further eroding tribal rights in favor of infrastructure development.