Law & Justice This Week: Big Wins, Court Orders & Legal Milestones [June 15- June 21, 2026]
Key Judicial Developments of the Week In India.
1. Alleged Nexus in ₹1,537 Crore Loan Write-Off Case: The Supreme Court expressed concern over an alleged "deep-rooted nexus" between banks, asset reconstruction companies and borrowers while hearing a plea involving a ₹1,537 crore debt settlement. It sought responses from the Centre, RBI and other stakeholders on the allegations.
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2. Right to Walk Is a Fundamental Right: In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court held that citizens have a fundamental right to walk on safe, demarcated footpaths and that pedestrian rights must take priority over vehicular movement. Court also stressed the need for proper pedestrian infrastructure.
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3. Challenges Faced by Women, Young Lawyers: The Supreme Court considered concerns regarding the absence of ladies' bar rooms, lack of stipends and other systemic challenges faced by women advocates and young entrants to the legal profession. The matter forms part of a broader examination of conditions within the legal ecosystem.
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4. Temporary Telegram Ban Over NEET Leak: The Delhi High Court upheld a temporary blocking order against Telegram channels linked to the NEET paper leak controversy. Court held that the action taken under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act was proportionate in the circumstances.
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5. Stay on Church Construction Near Temple: The Madras High Court stayed the construction of a church near a temple, observing that objections raised by the Hindu-majority local population could not be casually brushed aside. The court directed authorities to examine the dispute in accordance with law.
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6. Alleged Ram Mandir Donation Fund Embezzlement: The Allahabad High Court agreed to hear a PIL seeking a CBI investigation into allegations of embezzlement of donation funds linked to the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. The petition raises concerns regarding the handling and utilisation of donated money.
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7. No Rape Solely Because Relationship Fails: The Allahabad High Court quashed rape proceedings against a man, holding that a long-term consensual relationship between adults cannot be retrospectively termed rape merely because it did not culminate in marriage.
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8. TCS Harassment and Conversion Case: A Nashik sessions court reserved its order on the bail pleas of key accused in the high-profile TCS Nashik case involving allegations of workplace sexual harassment and religious conversion. The matter has attracted significant attention due to the serious allegations and the involvement of corporate employees.
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9. Working Woman Can Attend Proceedings Online: The Bombay High Court refused to transfer a matrimonial case, observing that the petitioner, a working woman, could participate in proceedings through virtual mode.
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10. Twisha Sharma Death Case: A Bhopal court extended the judicial custody of model Twisha Sharma's husband Samarth Singh and former judge Giribala Singh in the ongoing CBI probe into her death. Court extended custody till June 30 as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the case.
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11. IAF Officer's Wife Alleges Drugging, Rape and Forced Conversion: Police in Nagpur booked three persons after the wife of an Indian Air Force officer alleged that she was drugged, sexually assaulted and coerced into religious conversion. The complaint also contains allegations of blackmail and intimidation, with an investigation underway.
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