Here is the Daily Roundup of Important Judgments and Orders from the Supreme Court and the High Courts for September 13, 2026.
Delhi HC Decrees Rajat Sharma Deepfake Suit, Grants Permanent Injunction Against Defendants
The Delhi High Court decreed Rajat Sharma’s suit against several defendants concerning alleged misuse of his persona, deepfake videos and intellectual property. Justice Jyoti Singh also permitted further action against subsequently discovered online content and granted liberty regarding INDIA TV’s well-known trademark status. Read more...
Karnataka HC Dismisses Writ Appeal Challenging VTU Vice-Chancellor Dr. S. Vidyashankar’s Continuance
The Karnataka High Court dismissed Yogesh B’s writ appeal challenging Dr. S. Vidyashankar’s continuance as VTU Vice-Chancellor. The Bench found repeated challenges concerning the same appointment, substantial delay and no demonstrated statutory disqualification or patent illegality warranting issuance of a writ of quo warranto. Read more...
S. 164 Electricity Act Allows Power Lines Without Landowner Consent, Compensation Remedy Available: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed two petitions challenging a 132 KV transmission line project in Mandideep. It held that Section 164 powers removed the ordinary consent requirement, upheld the technical alignment, left compensation remedies open, and imposed ₹1 lakh costs on each petitioner. Read more...
Kerala HC Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Six Relatives in Matrimonial Cruelty Case, Allows Case Against Husband to Continue
The Kerala High Court quashed proceedings against six relatives in a matrimonial cruelty and gold misappropriation case, finding the allegations against them vague and unsupported by specific acts. However, the Court held that allegations against the husband were specific enough to warrant continuation of proceedings before the trial court. Read more...
Rajasthan HC Rejects Doctor’s Challenge to Compulsory Retirement Over Medical Certificates
The Rajasthan High Court dismissed Makhan Lal Mishra’s challenge to his compulsory retirement following disciplinary proceedings concerning 24 sickness and fitness certificates. Justice Anand Sharma held that the enquiry followed prescribed procedure, principles of natural justice were complied with, and the punishment did not warrant judicial interference. Read more...
Calcutta HC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Humayun Kabir, Says Custodial Interrogation Not Needed
The Calcutta High Court granted anticipatory bail to MLA Humayun Kabir in a case involving several BNS provisions. Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta found no prima facie ingredients of Section 152 BNS and held that custodial interrogation was unnecessary after considering his cooperation and the available electronic evidence. Read more...
Refusing to return child’s volleyball and asking him to bring father does not amount to abetment of suicide: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court dismissed an appeal against the acquittal of two accused in a child suicide case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove abetment under Sections 305 and 107 of the IPC. The Bench found no evidence of a positive act, proximate incitement or continuous physical or mental harassment connecting the accused to the suicide. Read more...
‘Advocate Not Above Law’: J&K High Court Directs Police to Follow Due Process in Investigation
The J&K High Court disposed of an advocate’s petition concerning police calls during an investigation, holding that his profession did not exempt him from lawful inquiry. The Court also directed the investigating agency to strictly follow the procedure prescribed by law whenever his assistance or presence is required. Read more...
Bombay HC Declines to Transfer Custody of 11-Year-Old Girl to Biological Parents, Citing Stability and Her Expressed Preference
The Bombay High Court dismissed the biological parents’ plea for interim custody of their 11-year-old daughter, finding that transferring her after nearly a decade with the respondent could disrupt her stability and psychological well-being. The Court directed expeditious disposal of the permanent custody proceedings and ordered regular parental access. Read more...
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