Law & Justice This Week: Big Wins, Court Orders & Legal Milestones [September 21- September 27, 2026]
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Key Judicial Developments of the Week In India.
1. Ram Mandir Donation Row
The Supreme Court was informed that an SIT probing alleged irregularities in Ram Mandir donations identified 105 instances of theft through CCTV footage. The Uttar Pradesh government also told the court that the chargesheet in the case would be filed by September 25.
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2. Nationwide ICU Upgrades
The Supreme Court approved a nationwide timeline for hospitals to meet prescribed ICU infrastructure and staffing standards, reducing the proposed 12-month deadline to nine months. States, Union Territories and private hospitals have also been directed to begin recruitment immediately and complete it within six months.
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3. Front-of-Pack Labelling
The FSSAI informed the Supreme Court that front-of-pack nutrition labelling for packaged foods will be introduced in a single phase, replacing its earlier two-phase approach. It sought four months to finalise the regulations, followed by a 365-day voluntary implementation period for food businesses.
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4. Ravi Nair Arrest In Adani Defamation Case
Journalist Ravi Nair was jailed after failing to appear personally in the Adani defamation case, prompting proceedings before the Gujarat High Court and Supreme Court. The Gujarat High Court later reserved its order on the legality of his arrest, while a Gandhinagar court subsequently granted him bail.
5. Deepfake Image Involving PM Modi
The Delhi High Court directed Meta to remove objectionable content featuring an alleged morphed image of a woman alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi and issued notices to four CJP leaders. The court also directed Delhi Police to provide protection to the woman, who alleged that she had received threats.
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6. Delhi SIR
The Supreme Court sought clarity from the Election Commission on notices issued to more than 33 lakh Delhi voters during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The Bench questioned the basis for the “logical discrepancy” category and noted that the notices appeared to have been issued “almost mechanically”.
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7. Split Verdict On Law Governing Appointment Of CEC, Election Commissioners
A two-judge Supreme Court Bench differed on whether challenges to the 2023 law governing appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners should go before a larger Constitution Bench. The matter has been placed before the CJI for deciding the appropriate bench.
8. Patna HC Verdict On Attempt To Rape
The Supreme Court registered a suo motu case after a Patna High Court judgment held that pressing a woman’s chest and attempting to remove her salwar did not amount to attempted rape. The apex court has taken note of the judgment and its observations concerning the offence.
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9. Noida Sleeper Bus Fire
The Allahabad High Court took suo motu cognisance of the death of nine passengers in a sleeper bus fire on the Yamuna Expressway and sought details on permits, safety standards and inspections. The court has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to disclose whether prescribed safety standards were verified before permits were issued.
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10. ‘House Husbands’ Can Be The New Normal
The Madras High Court said the term “homemaker” is gender-neutral and observed that husbands can also take up domestic responsibilities as women increasingly pursue careers. The remarks came while granting mutual-consent divorce to a doctor couple, with the husband agreeing to pay Rs 2.5 crore towards the wife and their two children.
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11. Sonia Gandhi Voter Roll Case
A Delhi court set aside a magistrate’s order refusing a probe into allegations that Sonia Gandhi’s name appeared in the electoral roll before she acquired Indian citizenship. The matter has been remanded for fresh consideration after the court found the earlier order “non-speaking” and legally flawed for not examining whether the complaint disclosed a cognizable offence.
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