Delhi HC Denies Anticipatory Bail in ₹26.18 Cr PMLA Case: Predicate Offence Protection Not Automatic

Copyright Office Rejects AI Authorship, Rules AI-Generated Work Can Be Copyrighted as Original

India's Copyright Office has ruled that AI systems cannot be legally recognized as authors, but the works they generate autonomously can still be protected under copyright law. This decision in the DABUS case clarifies the legal position on AI-generated content, with implications for creative industries. The ruling distinguishes between the computational mechanism and the human author, aligning with India's existing copyright framework.

SC Upholds NCLAT Order Setting Aside CCI's ₹301.6 Cr Penalty on Grasim

The Supreme Court upheld the NCLAT order setting aside CCI's ₹301.6 crore penalty on Grasim Industries for alleged abuse of dominance in the viscose staple fibre market. The Court affirmed that CCI violated natural justice by not providing a hearing after differing from the Director General's findings.

Delhi HC Rules Medical Boards Can't Reduce UDID Disability % for NEET-UG PwBD Admission

Delhi High Court ruled that medical assessment boards cannot reduce the disability percentage recorded in a candidate's UDID card when evaluating NEET-UG eligibility under the PwBD category. The court emphasized that UDID cards have primacy and boards can only assess functional competency, not re-quantify disability. This protects the rights of persons with benchmark disabilities and prevents unfair exclusion from reservation benefits.

Delhi HC Holds Doctor Must Verify Minor's Age, Report Termination Under POCSO

Delhi HC rules that a medical practitioner cannot rely solely on a patient's oral age claim for abortion; must verify age through documentary evidence and report minor's pregnancy under POCSO. This reinforces medico-legal responsibilities and is crucial for exam questions on MTP Act, POCSO Act, and judicial interpretation.

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.

Delhi HC Overturns Acquittal in 2013 Harassment Case, Upholds IPC Section 354A, POCSO Charge Dropped

Delhi High Court overturned a 2014 acquittal in a 2013 sexual harassment case, convicting the accused under IPC Section 354A while dismissing POCSO charges due to age proof deficiencies. The court delivered strong observations against victim-blaming based on clothing and character, and cautioned judicial officers against humiliating cross-examination.

Delhi HC Releases 2 Life Convicts Citing Chekhov; SRB Rejection 'Arbitrary' Under Article 21

The Delhi High Court ordered the release of two life-term convicts, holding that prolonged imprisonment 'kills slowly' and that Sentence Review Boards cannot reject early release pleas based on stereotyped reasoning. The judgment reinforces Article 21 rights and sets important guidelines for evaluating post-conviction conduct.

Rajya Sabha Passes NCDC (Amendment) Bill 2026 Expanding Direct Loans to Cooperatives

Rajya Sabha passed the NCDC (Amendment) Bill 2026, empowering the National Cooperative Development Corporation to give loans and grants directly to cooperative societies. The bill also expands the definition of foodstuffs to include processed food, marking a structural shift in cooperative sector financing. For exam aspirants, this is significant for both Polity (bill passage process, federalism debate) and Economy (cooperative credit, role of NCDC).