Here is the daily roundup of important judgments and orders from the Supreme Court and the High Courts for August 8, 2026.
Supreme Court Orders Rajasthan to Set Up River Commission, Intensify Pollution Probe Over Jojari-Bandi-Luni River Crisis
The Supreme Court has directed Rajasthan to establish an Integrated Coordination Group and River Commission to address pollution and ecological degradation affecting the Jojari-Bandi-Luni river system. It also ordered deeper SIT investigations, scientific flood-line mapping, stronger pollution monitoring and a comprehensive time-bound environmental restoration plan.
Zero Marks in Biodiversity Law Exam: Allahabad High Court Finds No Ground to Interfere With Academic Evaluation
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a B.A. LL.B. student’s plea seeking re-evaluation after receiving zero marks in Biodiversity Protection Law. Justice Vinod Diwakar examined the original answer book and found no legal understanding in the answers. The Court also directed the Bar Council of India and Law Commission to consider broader legal education standards.
Five-Month Gap Without Contact Weakens Abetment Case: Allahabad HC Acquits Husband in Wife Suicide Case
The Allahabad High Court allowed Ankur Tandon’s criminal appeal and set aside his conviction under Sections 498-A and 306 IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act. Justice Subhash Vidyarthi found serious inconsistencies in the prosecution evidence and held that dowry harassment and abetment of suicide were not proved beyond reasonable doubt.
2009-10 Onwards Law Graduates Must Clear Exam Within Two Years To Practise, Allahabad HC Clarifies AIBE Rules
The Allahabad High Court clarified that law graduates from the 2009-10 academic session onwards can practise for two years under provisional enrolment but must clear the AIBE to continue. It also held that non-verification of a five-year-old Certificate of Practice does not immediately end the right to practise until the non-practising list is published.
Same Land Acquisition Notification, Same Compensation: Supreme Court Grants ₹6.5 Lakh Per Acre, Denies Interest for 4,427-Day of Delay
The Supreme Court extended ₹6.50 lakh per acre compensation to agriculturists whose land was acquired under the same notification as landowners who had received the higher rate. However, the Court denied interest for 4,427 days of delay in pursuing the claim.
Death Before Regularisation Cannot Defeat Accrued Service Rights, Rules Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court held that a deceased work-charge employee’s accrued right to consideration for regularisation could survive his death. It ordered notional regularisation with consequential benefits, directed consideration of his son’s compassionate appointment claim, and imposed ₹50,000 costs after repeated rejection by authorities.
Meghalaya HC Directs Bar Council of India Impleaded in Lawyer Safety Case After Advocate Assaulted by HNYF Members
Meghalaya High Court directed impleadment of the Bar Council of India in a case on advocate safety, following an assault by HNYF members on a lawyer. Police confirmed arrests and an ongoing probe. Next hearing on August 19, 2026.
Punjab & Haryana HC Grants Bail to Three Accused in Palwal Arms Recovery Case Linked to Alleged Organised Crime Syndicate
The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted regular bail to Kuldeep Tyagi, Aman Bhati and Akash Bhati in a Palwal firearms case. Justice Sanjay Vashisth noted that investigation was complete, the final report had been filed and alleged recoveries were already effected, while clarifying that the order did not decide the case on merits.
Once Mediation Settlement Is Signed and Acted Upon, Party Cannot Unilaterally Retract: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court directed an estranged couple to comply with their court-annexed mediation settlement after the husband paid ₹35 lakh under the agreement. The Bench held that unilateral withdrawal was impermissible after the settlement was signed, filed before the Court and partially acted upon by the parties.
Charges Cannot Be Framed Without Grave Suspicion: Delhi High Court Upholds Discharge of Accused in Matrimonial Case
The Delhi High Court dismissed a challenge against the discharge of accused persons in a matrimonial dispute. Justice Madhu Jain held that the material did not raise grave suspicion sufficient for framing charges and that the Court could not reappraise evidence while exercising jurisdiction under Section 528 BNSS.
Delhi HC Quashes Criminal Case Against Election Officer in IOA Online Polling Matter, Says Procedural Dispute Cannot Become Cheating Case
The Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against Dr. Ramesh Sen over the 2020 Indian Orthopaedic Association elections. Justice Madhu Jain held that the chargesheet did not establish deception, dishonest inducement, conspiracy, common intention or any specific computer-related act attributable to him.
Wife’s Convenience, Minor Child’s Schooling Relevant But Cannot Alone Justify Transfer Of Matrimonial Case: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a request to transfer a matrimonial proceeding from Aligarh to Gautam Budh Nagar. Justice Dr. Yogendra Kumar Srivastava held that the wife’s residence, minor daughter’s schooling and a pending maintenance case did not establish sufficient hardship or failure of justice to warrant transfer.
Acid Attack Victims Cannot Be Left Dependent On Fine: Kerala High Court Directs DLSA To Assess Compensation
The Kerala High Court directed Kasaragod DLSA to determine compensation for four acid attack victims under Section 357A CrPC. Justice Jobin Sebastian held that the trial court had failed to adequately consider victim compensation and noted that the ₹40,000 fine was inadequate considering the injuries and lasting consequences suffered by the victims.
Hotels Must Obtain Copyright Licence To Communicate Literary And Musical Works To Guests Through Cable TV: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court held that a hotel’s use of cable television content for guests can constitute communication to the public and commercial exploitation. The Division Bench found a strong prima facie case in favour of IPRS, set aside the trial court’s refusal of interim protection, and allowed the requested injunction.
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