Law & Justice This Week: Big Wins, Court Orders & Legal Milestones [January 5- January 11, 2026]
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Key Judicial Developments of the Week In India
1. Supreme Court Denies Bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam But Grants Relief to Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider & Others In Delhi Riots Case: The Supreme Court refused to grant bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case saying they stood on a separate footing, than other accused, and that the statutory bar under the UAPA was attracted against them.
2. Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Justice Yashwant Varma’s Plea: The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on Justice Yashwant Varma’s plea challenging the legality of a parliamentary impeachment committee probing alleged cash recovery from his official residence. The matter concerns judicial accountability and legislative oversight.
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3. Supreme Court Weighs Victims’ Safety and Animal Rights, Hearing on Stray Dogs Issue Adjourned to Jan 13: The Supreme Court continued its extensive hearing in the suo motu stray dogs management case, balancing competing concerns of public safety, humane animal control and implementation of Animal Birth Control (ABC) rules. Court also pulled up States over rising dog bite incidents.
4. West Bengal Government Moves Supreme Court, Files Caveat Against ED Action In I-PAC Raid Case: West Bengal government filed a caveat in the Supreme Court seeking a hearing before any order in response to Enforcement Directorate raids on political consultancy I-PAC in a coal pilferage probe. The ED alleges key evidence was removed by CM Mamta Banerjee during searches linked to a multi-crore money laundering case.
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5. Madhya Pradesh High Court Directs Chief Secretary to Report on Action Taken in Bhagirathpura Water Contamination Case: The Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the state chief secretary to file a detailed affidavit on measures taken to address and remediate the water contamination in Bhagirathpura village, which has caused widespread health and environmental concerns. Court pressed the government on implementation status of relief and corrective steps for affected residents.
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6. Madras High Court Stops Release of Book Targeting Sitting Judge: The Madras High Court restrained the release of a book allegedly targeting Justice G.R. Swaminathan. Court observed that the contents prima facie crossed permissible limits.
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7. Court Sends 9th Accused to 11 Days’ Judicial Custody In Red Fort Blast Case: A Delhi court remanded Yasir Ahmed Dar, the ninth accused in the November 10 Red Fort blast terror case, to 11 days’ judicial custody after the expiry of his NIA remand. Dar, arrested by the National Investigation Agency, is alleged to have been closely linked with the suicide bomber and played an active role in planning the attack that killed 15 people and injured several others.
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8. Delhi Court Sends 8 Accused to Judicial Custody In Turkman Gate Violence: A Delhi court remanded eight persons to judicial custody in the Turkman Gate violence case after the expiry of their police remand, noting the severity of allegations related to public disorder and property damage. The accused are to remain in custody as investigation into the clashes, which erupted during an anti-encroachment drive, continues.
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9. Madras High Court Quashes CBFC Review, Directs It to Clear Vijay's Jana Nayagan with UA Certificate: The Madras High Court held that the Central Board of Film Certification has no authority to reopen or review a film’s certification once it has been granted under the Cinematograph Act. Setting aside the CBFC chairperson’s review order in the case of Jana Nayagan, court directed that the film be issued a UA certificate as originally approved.
10. Karnataka High Court Says Ordinary Wear and Tear of Marriage Is Not Cruelty Under Section 498A: The Karnataka High Court held that the ordinary wear and tear of a marriage, such as routine fights or disagreements, does not constitute cruelty under section 498A of the IPC. Court quashed a criminal complaint on this basis.
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