Here is the Daily Roundup of Important Judgments and Orders from the Supreme Court and the High Courts for September 10, 2026.
Defamation Case | Reporter Cannot Be Held Criminally Liable for Merely Publishing Report Based On Police Officer's Statement: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court dismissed an appeal against acquittal in a defamation case involving a college principal and newspaper personnel. The Court held that the principal’s statement concerned official responsibilities, while the reporter merely published the police officer’s statement and could not be held criminally liable. Read more...
Six Ukrainian Nationals’ UAPA Detention Extended Up To 180 Days; Delhi High Court Upholds Special Court Order
The Delhi High Court dismissed a challenge by six Ukrainian nationals against the extension of their investigation and consequential detention up to 180 days under the UAPA. Justice Madhu Jain found that the Special Court had considered the Public Prosecutor’s report, case diaries and objections before granting the extension. Read more...
Delhi HC Questions Changing Paragraph Numbers in Legal Databases, Says It Could Distort Court’s Meaning
The Delhi High Court questioned the practice of legal databases changing paragraph numbers and formatting in judgments. The Bench also examined Indian Kanoon’s challenge to restrictions on name-based searches, balancing easier access to judicial records against privacy concerns raised by individuals involved in concluded proceedings. Read more...
‘Judicial Time Wasted Due to IT Glitches’: MP High Court Seeks Probe Into Website Glitches
The Madhya Pradesh High Court took serious note of continuing website and e-hearing problems, ordered an enquiry and independent IT audit, and directed that a report be submitted within specified timelines. Read more...
‘Scores Of Citizens Cannot Be Made To Wait’: Delhi High Court Gives Final Opportunity On Freehold Conversion
The Delhi High Court has given DDA, MoHUA and L&DO a final opportunity to submit a clear policy on leasehold-to-freehold conversion. The Court noted that 1,373 applications involving Rs.155.06 crore were pending and ordered authorities to place their final policy before the next hearing. Read more...
Delhi High Court Asks NIA If Engineer Rashid Can Be Granted Bail With Condition To Stay In Delhi
The Delhi High Court has asked the NIA to obtain instructions on whether Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid can be granted bail under strict conditions, including staying in Delhi. The Court was hearing his challenge against the rejection of bail in the UAPA-related terror funding case. Read more...
Allahabad High Court Stays FIR Against Journalist Who Reported School Problems
The Allahabad High Court stayed an FIR against journalist Amit Yadav concerning his report on a government school's condition in Lucknow. The Bench found prima facie legal issues concerning Sections 223, 353 and 356 BNS and directed authorities to submit an affidavit on the school's present condition. Read more...
J&K High Court Sets Aside GST Penalty Proceedings Over One-Day Delay in Statutory Notice
The J&K High Court set aside GST penalty proceedings against Danish Hassan after finding that the required notice under Section 129(3) was issued beyond seven days. The Court held the statutory timeline mandatory and ordered release of the deposited penalty amount after verification. Read more...
Supreme Court Dismisses Abu Salem’s Plea for Release
The Supreme Court dismissed Abu Salem’s plea seeking release on the basis that he had completed 25 years in custody. Salem relied on undertrial detention and earned remission, but the Court declined to grant relief on that basis. Read more...
Delhi HC Seeks Reply From ‘Kala Hiran’ Maker on Salman Khan’s Plea to Stop Film Release
The Delhi High Court has sought a response from Kala Hiran producer Amit Jani in Salman Khan’s suit seeking restraint on the film’s release. The producer stated that the movie is not currently releasable as its contents are yet to receive CBFC certification. Read more...
Gratuity Can Be Withheld Till Criminal Appeal Is Decided: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court held that gratuity need not be released while judicial proceedings remain pending against a retired government employee. The Bench relied on Rule 69(1)(c) and the Supreme Court’s ruling in Bikram Chand Rana, quashing the Tribunal’s contrary decision. Read more...
Bombay HC Pulls Up BMC Over 18-Year Delay in Providing Ownership Housing to Sanitation Workers
The Bombay High Court expressed concern over the BMC’s failure to implement a 2008 housing policy for sanitation workers. Finding the Municipal Commissioner’s latest affidavit inadequate, the Court ordered a fresh affidavit detailing municipal lands and their present occupancy before further hearing the connected petitions. Read more...
Delhi HC Records Undertaking by CJP Leaders to Remove AI-Generated Posts Against Gaurav Bhatia
The Delhi High Court recorded undertakings by CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka to remove disputed AI-generated social media posts concerning Gaurav Bhatia within 24 hours. The Court declined a dynamic injunction at this stage, issued summons to the defendants and permitted Bhatia to approach X and Meta over similar posts. Read more...
MP High Court Strikes Down 70%-80%-90% Probation Pay Rule, Orders Full Salary for Employees
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has struck down rules providing 70%, 80% and 90% of minimum pay during three years of probation, holding that employees performing full duties should receive full salary for that period. Read more...
Supreme Court Seeks UP Government’s Response on Challenge to Pension, Benefits for Former MLAs, MLCs
The Supreme Court issued notice to Uttar Pradesh on Lok Prahari's challenge to pension and other benefits for former MLAs and MLCs. The plea contests the constitutional validity of provisions under the 1980 Act, after the Allahabad High Court upheld them on May 13, 2026. Read more...
Delhi HC Orders Biometric Aadhaar Authentication for All GST Registrations Amid Fake Registration Concerns
The Delhi High Court has directed authorities nationwide not to permit GST registrations without biometric Aadhaar authentication. The order came amid concerns over fraudulent registrations using innocent citizens’ PAN and Aadhaar details. The Court also asked authorities to examine additional safeguards proposed to prevent identity misuse. Read more...
J&K High Court Directs Passport Authority to Reconsider Minor’s DOB Correction After Wrong Date Was Retained
The J&K High Court allowed a minor’s writ petition concerning correction of his date of birth in a passport. The Court held that the passport authority had failed to properly consider the exception available to minors under the applicable Ministry of External Affairs circular and directed reconsideration within two weeks. Read more...
Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Plea Against Child Trafficking, Illegal Adoption Rackets
The Supreme Court issued notice to the Centre on a PIL seeking stronger measures against child kidnapping and trafficking for illegal adoption and exploitation. Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay referred to trafficking concerns and existing missing-person FIR directions before the Court sought the government’s response. Read more...
Delhi High Court Restrains Kwick Living’s ‘War on What’s Hidden’ Ads Against HUL Products
The Delhi High Court directed Kwick Living to remove advertisements from its “War on What’s Hidden” campaign targeting HUL products. Justice A. J. Bhambhani found a prima facie case, held that the campaign crossed permissible comparative advertising limits, and ordered removal within one week. Read more...
Supreme Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail Plea of Abhishek Banerjee’s PA Sumit Roy in Salboni Land Case
The Supreme Court dismissed Sumit Roy’s anticipatory bail plea in the Salboni land case. The bench heard arguments over his interrogation, alleged cash deposits and the State’s request for custodial questioning before rejecting the plea. Read more...
Talaq-E-Hassan Is Not Prohibited in India: Registration Required Under Assam Muslim Marriages & Divorces Act: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court held that Talaq-E-Hassan is not prohibited and directed the petitioner to approach the jurisdictional Marriage and Divorce Registrar under Assam’s 2024 law. The Court declined to order registration by an authority whose post had been abolished following repeal of the earlier 1935 legislation. Read more...
‘Publication of True Facts Not Defamatory’: Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Case Against Newspaper Editor
The Himachal Pradesh High Court quashed criminal proceedings against newspaper editor Anil Soni over disputed reports concerning a Panchayat Pradhan serving as a Home Guard. The Court found the reports were based on factually correct information and included the complainant’s clarification before setting aside the charges. Read more...
Kerala High Court Directs Meta To Temporarily Block Video Over Remarks Against Sabarimala Deities
The Kerala High Court directed Meta Platforms to temporarily disable public access to a specified social media video containing alleged indecent remarks concerning Sabarimala deities. Justice G Girish passed the interim order on Rahul K Easwar’s petition, limiting the direction to the identified URL. Read more...
Karnataka HC Sets Aside ₹482 Crore Penalty Against ACC, Holds Lease Deemed Extended Till 2030
The Karnataka High Court allowed ACC’s petitions, holding that its captive mining lease was deemed extended up to March 31, 2030. It set aside the ₹482 crore penalty, rejected the State’s challenge to the royalty ruling, ordered ILMS access and directed execution of the Supplementary Lease Deed without insisting on a No Dues Certificate. Read more...
Deputation Is Not a Vested Right, But Timely Decision Is: Supreme Court Directs J&K to Relieve Bilquis Mir for Asian Games
The Supreme Court allowed the Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association’s appeal and directed J&K authorities to issue Bilquis Mir the required NOC and relieving order for India’s Asian Games assignment, while holding that administrative requests must receive timely and fair consideration. Read more...
Delay in Police Revision Petition Can Be Condoned Under Limitation Act: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court held that the three-month limitation under Rule 23 of the 1991 Police Rules is not absolute. In the absence of an express bar on condoning delay, Section 5 of the Limitation Act applies. The Court consequently restored Vijay Kumar’s revision for decision on merits. Read more...
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