Law & Justice This Week: Big Wins, Court Orders & Legal Milestones [September 29- October 5, 2025]

1. Ladakh Violence: Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, has approached the Supreme Court by way of a habeas corpus petition seeking Wangchuk's immediate release from Jodhpur jail, where he has been lodged under the National Security Act (NSA) since September 26.

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2. Zubeen Garg's Death: Following the untimely demise of renowned singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore on September 19, the event organizer of the festival scheduled from September 19–21 has approached the Supreme Court seeking urgent intervention to protect his life, liberty, and legal rights. He claims that he has been subjected to a large-scale “witch-hunt” by the media, creating a false narrative implicating him in the singer’s death.

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3. Out-of-State Lawyers as District Judges in Telangana: The Supreme Court has allowed several law practitioners who were earlier barred from recruitment as district judges in Telangana to be appointed within two months. In April 2023, the Telangana Government started recruitment for 11 posts of District Judge (Entry Level). Upon their applications being rejected, several out-of-state lawyers moved the High Court, contending that the rules of practice in Telangana were arbitrary, discriminatory, and contrary to Article 233 of the Constitution, which governs judicial appointments.

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4. Trafficked and Missing Children: The Supreme Court has recommended that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) establish a common dedicated portal to trace kidnapped or trafficked children across the country.

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5. ‘Godman’ Chaitanyananda Sexual Harassment Case: A Delhi court on October 3 remanded self-styled godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati, accused of sexually harassing 17 women students, to 14 days’ judicial custody. The case against Chaitanyananda stems from an FIR lodged on September 23 at Vasant Kunj North Police Station, where multiple women students of the PGDM programme under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) scholarship accused him of sexual harassment and misconduct.

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6. Orissa HC Aligns BNSS With POCSO: The Orissa High Court has ruled that in cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act), charges cannot be framed on the same day that police papers are supplied to the accused. Court held that Special Courts must provide the accused the statutory right to seek discharge under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), before proceeding to frame charges.

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7. Pro-Pakistan Social Media Posts: The Allahabad High Court recently granted bail to a Meerut resident, Sajid Chaudhary, accused of endorsing pro-Pakistan sentiments on social media, stating that his actions did not amount to offences under the stringent Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

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8. Sabrimala Missing Gold: The Kerala High Court has ordered a comprehensive inventory and appraisal of valuables at the Sabarimala Sreekovil after uncovering serious irregularities in the handling of gold-plated idols and Peedams.

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9. 2012 Jama Masjid Riot: Delhi’s Tis Hazari Court, on September 24, acquitted 16 men in a 13-year-old case linked to rioting, arson, theft, and obstruction of public servants, holding that the prosecution failed to prove charges beyond reasonable doubt.

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10. Shaadi.com Not Liable for User Actions: The Allahabad High Court has quashed criminal proceedings in a fraud and extortion case against Anupam Mittal, founder and CEO of the popular matrimonial platform Shaadi.com, holding that as an internet intermediary, the company cannot be held liable for the independent actions of its users.

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11. Judiciary Not India’s Roadblock, Govt Inaction Is: Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President and Senior Advocate Vikas Singh strongly rebutted comments made by economist and PM’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM) member Sanjeev Sanyal, who had described the judiciary as the “biggest hurdle” in India’s path to becoming a Viksit Bharat.

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