Here is the Daily Roundup of Important Judgments and Orders from the Supreme Court and the High Courts for September 19, 2026.
Governor’s 5-Year Term Expires, But Can He Continue? MP High Court Explains Article 156
The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed a petition seeking appointment of a new Governor after the incumbent’s five-year term. The Bench held that Article 156(3) permits the Governor to continue until the successor enters office, preventing a constitutional vacuum in the gubernatorial post. Read more...
Delhi HC Bars DUSU Victory Processions, Issues Notices To Student Bodies Over Electoral Violations And Proposed Damages
The Delhi High Court has barred victory processions following DUSU election results and issued notices to student organisations and 140 candidates over alleged violations of election norms. The Court directed police action to continue and warned that prohibited processions could attract criminal, administrative and contempt proceedings. Read more...
₹100 Bribe Case: Jharkhand High Court Upholds Former Railway Clerk’s Conviction, Reduces Jail Term
The Jharkhand High Court upheld Kali Shankar Dhobi’s conviction in a 1995 ₹100 bribery case involving motorcycle booking at Hatia Railway Station. Justice Pradeep Kumar Srivastava reduced his imprisonment from one year and one-and-a-half years to six months and one year respectively, with sentences running concurrently. Read more...
30-Day Custody Bail for Farhan Ansar Suse to Undergo Surgery, Delhi High Court Permits Private Hospital Treatment
The Delhi High Court granted Farhan Ansar Suse 30 days of custody bail to undergo surgery at a private hospital in Delhi/NCR. The Court permitted treatment at his own expense but declined his request to undergo treatment in Bombay, imposing restrictions on communication and requiring his return to jail after the custody bail period. Read more...
Uttarakhand HC Upholds Divorce for Mental Cruelty, Awards ₹70 Lakh for Daughter and ₹40 Lakh Permanent Alimony
The Uttarakhand High Court upheld a divorce decree after finding that the cumulative conduct established on evidence crossed ordinary matrimonial differences and amounted to mental cruelty. The Court granted custody of the minor daughter to the appellant-wife, preserved visitation rights, ordered ₹70 lakh for the child’s welfare and education, and awarded ₹40 lakh permanent alimony. Read more...
J&K High Court Stays Probe Into FIR Alleging Woman Terminated Pregnancy Without Husband’s Consent
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has stayed investigation into an FIR against a woman and her sister concerning alleged pregnancy termination. Justice Rahul Bharti questioned the circumstances surrounding registration of the FIR and found a prima facie case while issuing notice to the respondents. Read more...
Jharkhand High Court Refuses to Stay PMLA Proceedings Against Hemant Soren in 8.86-Acre Bargain Land Case
The Jharkhand High Court has refused Hemant Soren’s request to halt proceedings before the Special PMLA Court in Ranchi. Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad held that the alleged acts concerning the 8.86-acre Bargain land were prima facie not connected with official duties. The court allowed proceedings to continue in accordance with law. Read more...
Delhi HC Directs Delhi Government to Update Bill Status, Issue Pending BTFs and Expedite Counsel Payments
The Delhi High Court directed GNCTD to address difficulties faced by counsels in submitting and clearing bills, update portal statuses, issue pending BTFs, establish a mechanism for bill uploads and expedite payment. Read more...
Absence of Spermatozoa Does Not Negate Sexual Assault: Uttarakhand High Court Rejects Bail Plea
The Uttarakhand High Court dismissed Tanveer’s bail application after considering forensic evidence, including DNA material, in a case involving a minor. Justice Rakesh Thapliyal held that absence of spermatozoa did not negate sexual assault and that a plea of consensual relationship had no relevance once minority was established under POCSO. Read more...
Adoption Procedure Not Followed, Yet Child Was Neither Orphan Nor Abandoned: Calcutta High Court Orders CWC to Restore Custody
The Calcutta High Court directed the Child Welfare Committee to return a minor child to the petitioners who had cared for him since infancy. The Court held that the child was neither orphan nor abandoned and did not fall within the statutory category of children in need of care and protection. Read more...
Karnataka High Court Suspects Motor Accident Claim Was Engineered To Defraud Insurer, Orders SIT Probe
The Karnataka High Court dismissed a claimant's appeal for accident compensation after finding major contradictions in his evidence, imposed ₹10,000 costs, and ordered a Special Investigation Team to probe the case afresh. Read more...
Advocates Act | BCI Disciplinary Order Cannot Be Challenged Through Criminal Proceedings, Delhi High Court Holds
The Delhi High Court dismissed P Balasubramaniyan’s revision petition challenging disciplinary proceedings upheld by the Bar Council of India. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav held that the BCI’s appellate order under Section 37 of the Advocates Act could be challenged through the remedy provided under Section 38 before the Supreme Court. Read more...
A&C Act | Supreme Court Cancels Arbitration Proceedings After Appellants Objected To Tribunal Appointment And Alleged Bias
The Supreme Court set aside arbitration proceedings between Arth Micro Finance Private Ltd. and Shivalik Small Finance Bank Ltd., finding no material showing consent to the tribunal’s appointment. It also cancelled interim orders affecting bank accounts and properties and appointed Advocate Mayuri Raghuwanshi as the new Arbitrator. Read more...
UP Home Guard Physical Test: Attempt-To-Murder Accused Gets Short-Term Bail From Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court granted Anuj Kumar Tiwari alias Golu short-term bail to participate in the Uttar Pradesh Home Guard physical test scheduled for September 16, 2026. The Court ordered his temporary release under police custody, with two constables escorting him and ensuring his return to District Jail, Raebareli, by 6:00 PM. Read more...
Custody Cannot Be Decided Solely on Parental Rights; Child Welfare Is Paramount: Madras HC Denies Mother Custody of Two Children
The Madras High Court dismissed a mother's appeal against refusal of custody of her two minor children. Justice P.T. Asha and Justice N. Mala held that custody decisions must primarily serve the children's overall welfare, including their physical, educational, moral and ethical well-being. Read more...
Appeal Against Special Court Order Confirming UAPA Property Attachment Maintainable Before High Court Under NIA Act: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court held that an appeal against a Special Court order confirming property attachment under Section 25(6) of the UAPA is maintainable under Section 21 of the NIA Act. The Court distinguished attachment from later forfeiture proceedings under Sections 26 and 28 of the UAPA. Read more...
SBI Debited Widow’s ₹19.90 Lakh FD For Husband’s Loan; Allahabad High Court Orders Refund With Interest & Compensation
The Allahabad High Court directed SBI to refund ₹19.90 lakh debited from Neha Mishra’s fixed deposit towards her deceased husband’s loan. The Bench found no contractual relationship between Mishra and the Bank and held that recovery had to follow due process. SBI was also ordered to pay ₹1 lakh compensation. Read more...
Cognizance Order Cannot Be Passed Mechanically: Patna High Court Quashes Order Issued on Printed Proforma
The Patna High Court quashed a 2018 cognizance order after finding that it was passed mechanically using a printed proforma without reasons. Justice Chandra Shekhar Jha held that judicial orders taking cognizance must reflect application of judicial mind and directed the trial court to pass a fresh order if proceedings remained pending. Read more...
Prescriptive Right Over Pathway Cannot Be Established Without Clear Pleadings And Evidence: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court dismissed Tara Chand’s second appeal concerning a claimed pathway through the respondents’ land. Justice Rakesh Kainthla held that the alleged route was not sufficiently identified or supported by evidence, while its absence from revenue records also weakened the claim. The First Appellate Court’s decision was upheld. Read more...
Delhi High Court Refuses To Quash Summoning Of Two Men Over Supreme Court Premises Incident, Video Circulation
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging a trial court’s summoning order arising from allegations linked to an incident at the Supreme Court premises and an Instagram video. Justice Madhu Jain held that disputed evidence could not be conclusively assessed at the summoning stage. Read more...
Delhi HC Rejects 16-Year-Old Equestrian Rider's Plea Against Youth Olympics Selection Criteria Change
Delhi High Court dismissed a 16-year-old show-jumper's petition challenging EFI's selection process for Youth Olympic Games 2026, ruling no retrospective rule change occurred, though it suggested EFI improve clarity in future selections. Read more...
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