Here is the Daily Roundup of Important Judgments and Orders from the Supreme Court and the High Courts for August 23, 2026.
Supreme Court Sets Aside NGT Order Holding Art of Living Responsible for Yamuna Floodplain Damage, Orders Refund of ₹5 Crore
The Supreme Court has set aside the NGT’s judgment holding Vyakti Vikas Kendra responsible for Yamuna floodplain damage linked to the 2016 World Culture Festival. The Court found that causation was not established and ordered refund of ₹5 crore deposited as environmental compensation, while leaving DDA’s rehabilitation responsibilities unchanged. Read more...
Para-Legal Volunteer Selection: Delhi HC Directs Committee To Act Within One Month, Consider 3rd Year Law Students
The Delhi High Court directed the concerned committee to conclude the selection process for Para-Legal Volunteers within one month. Justice Jasmeet Singh said the applicable rules permit law students to be considered as PLVs and asked the committee to keep third-year students in mind while completing the selection process. Read more...
Supreme Court Holds Distance Education Degree Valid For Promotion, Restores Eligibility For Assistant Director Post
The Supreme Court restored R.J. Gajendra Kumar’s eligibility for consideration for promotion as Assistant Director of Tourism, holding that his distance education degree could not be rejected where applicable rules did not require regular physical education. Read more...
Future Prospects Must Be Added to Accident Compensation, Says Gauhati High Court; Award Raised to Rs 8.81 Lakh
The Gauhati High Court enhanced compensation for the family of a road accident victim from Rs 5.89 lakh to Rs 8.81 lakh. Justice Kaushik Goswami applied the principles governing future prospects and consortium, granting additional compensation to the widow and two sons and directing payment of the enhanced amount within six weeks. Read more...
Supreme Court Sets Aside Demolition Order Against Indira Arcade Construction, Directs Parties To Maintain Status Quo
The Supreme Court has set aside a Madras High Court direction requiring removal of alleged unauthorised construction at Indira Arcade. The Court held that the earlier High Court order restraining coercive action while regularisation issues remained pending had to be respected. It directed the parties to maintain status quo until those proceedings are decided. Read more...
Calcutta HC Judge Recuses From Sujit Bose's Bail Plea, Advocate Denies Trying To Access Case File
Calcutta High Court judge Justice Suvra Ghosh recused from hearing Sujit Bose's bail plea following allegations that an advocate tried to access case records from her chambers. The advocate, Mousumi Bhowal, has denied the claims in an affidavit and sought a formal enquiry to clear her name. Read more...
Delhi HC Flags 20 Absences of Investigating Officer, Grants Bail to Two Accused After Six Years in Custody
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to Vikas and Aarush @ Bunty after about six years in custody, citing slow trial progress and changed circumstances. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav also directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to sensitise investigating officers to cooperate promptly in pending cases. Read more...
