Muthanga Verdict: 42 Acquitted, 4 Convicted, 5-Year Jail for Geethanandan in 2003 Agitation Case

SC Directs Guidelines for Timely Emergency Care After Ghaziabad Hospital Negligence in Rape Case

Two Ghaziabad hospitals agreed to pay Rs 12 lakh compensation to the family of a 4-year-old rape-murder victim after the Supreme Court, led by CJI Surya Kant, intervened. The court will issue guidelines to ensure timely medical care in such cases, highlighting systemic negligence and the need for accountability in emergency healthcare for sexual assault victims.

Delhi HC Rules Minor's Consent Invalid Under MTP Act; Doctor Must Face Trial for POCSO Violations

Delhi HC has ruled that a minor cannot independently consent to abortion under the MTP Act; guardian consent is mandatory. The doctor failed to obtain it and did not complete Form I, leading to criminal proceedings. This clarifies legal responsibilities of doctors and procedural safeguards for minors.

Allahabad HC: Wearing Headscarf Not Essential Religious Practice; Reiterates Judicial Doctrine

The Allahabad High Court has reaffirmed the 'essential religious practices' test, ruling that wearing a headscarf is not essential to Islam. This judgment clarifies the scope of religious freedom in educational institutions and is crucial for understanding the judiciary's role in defining religious practices.

Allahabad HC Quashes NSA Detention of Activist, Terms it 'Despotic', Orders ₹5 Lakh Compensation from Officers' Salaries

The Allahabad High Court quashed the NSA detention of DU law student and activist Akriti Chaudhary, calling it an 'abuse of draconian preventive detention law' and a 'despotic' act by the Noida administration. The court ordered ₹5 lakh compensation to be deducted from the salaries of the officers responsible. This judgment is a crucial check on executive arbitrariness and misuse of preventive detention laws, a key topic for UPSC Polity (Article 22, NSA).

Assam Cabinet Approves Compulsory Muslim Marriage Registration Rules 2026; Replaces 1935 Act

The Assam Cabinet has approved the Assam Muslim Marriage Registration (Compulsory) Rules, 2026, operationalising the 2024 Act that makes registration of Muslim marriages mandatory. The rules set conditions like minimum age (18 for bride, 21 for groom), free consent, and a 30-day objection period, while clarifying that Muslim personal law is not overridden. This reform replaces the British-era 1935 Act and has sparked debates on religious freedom under Article 25.

SC Proposes Special Courts for CBI & NIA Cases on Manipur Ethnic Violence; 891 Witnesses Yet to Testify

The Supreme Court has proposed setting up exclusive Special Courts to hear cases related to the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence investigated by the CBI and NIA, highlighting the slow pace of trials. With 891 out of 904 witnesses yet to be examined and serious charges including sexual violence, this move aims to expedite justice. For exam aspirants, this links to judicial administration, Article 14 (speedy trial), and the role of special courts under the NIA Act.

Bihar Govt Invokes DSPE Act Section 6; Makes CBI Prior Consent Mandatory for State Employee Probes

Bihar has issued a notification under Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, making prior state consent mandatory for CBI to probe state government employees. This move reinforces federal principles and is a critical topic for understanding state-federal relations and CBI jurisdiction.

Jhiram Ghati Attack Verdict: 10 Maoists Convicted for 2013 Massacre of Mahendra Karma

A special court convicted all 10 Maoists accused in the 2013 Jhiram Ghati attack that killed 28 people, including prominent anti-Naxal leader Mahendra Karma. The verdict revives debates around the controversial Salwa Judum civilian militia, which was struck down by the Supreme Court in 2011, and its legacy in Chhattisgarh's ongoing Maoist conflict.