India - Supreme Court

Age Restrictions under Section 4(iii)(c)(I) Surrogacy Act Not Retrospective for Pre-2022 Couples: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Shields Pre-2022 Surrogacy Dreams: Age Caps Don't Retroactively Block ParenthoodIn a landmark ruling blending constitutional rights with medical realities, theSupreme Court of Indiahas ruled that age restrictions under theSurrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, do not apply retrospect...

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay HC Denies PCC to 26/11 Acquitted Accused

Bombay HC Denies PCC to 26/11 Acquitted Accused, Prioritizing Security Over Livelihood RightsIn a stark reminder of the enduring shadow cast by terrorism allegations, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition by Fahim Ansari, the only accused acquitted in the infa...

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Google Opposes Sri Lankan Judge's Content Takedown Plea

Google Declares "Right to Be ForgottenItself Has Been Forgotten" in High Court Clash Over Content TakedownIn a sharp rebuttal that underscores the limits of digital rights in India, Google LLC has told theKarnataka High Courtthat the"right to be forgottenitself has been forgotten"while opposi...

16 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Karnataka HC Orders Menstrual Leave Across All Sectors

Karnataka HC Orders Menstrual Leave Across All SectorsIn a progressive and constitutionally grounded judgment, theKarnataka High Court, Dharwad Bench, has mandated the state government to ensure thestrict and faithful implementationof its menstrual leave policy acrossall sectors, including th...

16 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Issues Notice on DPDP RTI Exemption Challenge

Supreme Court Issues Notice on PIL Challenging DPDP Act's Overhaul of RTI ExemptionsIn a significant development for the intersection of data privacy and transparency rights, theSupreme Court of Indiahas issued notice to theUnion of Indiaon a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) contestingSection...

14 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Seeks Response on Biometric Voter Verification

Supreme Court Seeks Response on Biometric Voter VerificationIn a pivotal development for India's electoral democracy, theSupreme Court of IndiaonApril 13, 2026, issued notices to theElection Commission of India (ECI), the Union government, and several states on apublic interest litigationseek...

13 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala HC Permits HRT Continuation for Trans Petitioners vs 2026 Act

Kerala HC Permits HRT Continuation for Trans Petitioners Challenging 2026 AmendmentIn a significant interim ruling on Friday, April 10, the Kerala High Court directed the continuance of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for two transgender petitioners challenging the constitutionality of the ...

11 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Karnataka High Court Slams Media Trials in Darshan Case

Karnataka High Court Slams Media Trials in Darshan CaseIn a pointed critique of sensationalized reporting, the Karnataka High Court has lambasted media outlets and social media platforms for conducting "parallel trials" in the high-profile Renukaswamy murder case...

10 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Ex-Parte Injunction Under Order XXXIX R 1&2 CPC Granted Against Google, Meta for Defamatory Sterling Biotech Fraud Content: Tis Hazari Court

Delhi Court Silences Echoes of 'Fugitive' Labels: Google, Meta Ordered to Erase Sterling Biotech Fraud LinksIn a swift ex-parte ruling, Delhi's Tis Hazari Court has restrained Google LLC, Meta Platforms (operating YouTube and Facebook), and unnamed enti...

09 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Seeks Response on Transgender Amendment Pleas

Delhi High Court Seeks Response on Transgender Amendment PleasIn a pivotal move for the evolving landscape of transgender rights in India, the Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Central Government, directing it to file responses within six weeks to two pu...

08 Apr 2026