CJI Surya Kant to inaugurate the permanent Jalpaiguri Circuit Bench of Calcutta High Court on January 17. The new facility will serve North Bengal districts, reducing case pendency and improving access to justice.
Chief Justice of India lays foundation for new Gauhati High Court complex. The event was boycotted by lawyers protesting the location, with one advocate on hunger strike.
CJI Justice Surya Kant will lay the foundation stone for the new Guwahati judicial complex in North Guwahati. The event proceeds despite protests from lawyers opposing the relocation from the city's heart.
Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court. Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd) administered the oath in Dehradun. Read about the ceremony and his legal journey.
Allahabad HC calls UP DGP's circular limiting CCTV storage to 2.5 months a contempt of SC's 18-month order. Court seeks Chief Secretary's affidavit in Unnao custodial assault case.
Madras High Court warns of framing charges against officials for failing to light Karthigai Deepam at Thiruparankundram hill. Next hearing on February 6. Read the full details.
Telangana High Court suspends govt memo hiking Prabhas' 'Raja Saab' ticket rates, calling it a blatant contempt of court. Read the full details of the legal clash.
Bombay High Court receives compliance report on mangrove land transfer. Over 955 hectares handed to forest department across coastal districts since Oct 2025. Full story on the conservation drive.
Madras HC warns contempt charges against officials for failing to light Karthigai deepam at Thiruparankundram. Next hearing on Feb 6. Read the full story.
The Kerala High Court held a full court reference to honour retiring Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar. Justice Jamdar praised the court's progressive legacy in gender justice and civil liberties. Read more about his distinguished career.
Madras High Court warns officials of contempt charges for non-compliance in Thiruparankundram Deepam case. Next hearing on February 2, 2026. Read the full details.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court disposed of nearly 90 cases in 2025's first quarter despite a significant shortage of judges. Read about the court's efficiency and ongoing challenges.
Punjab & Haryana High Court dismisses a contempt petition, imposes Rs 30,000 costs, citing abuse of process. Justice Sharma warns against frivolous litigation clogging courts. Read the full order details.
Himachal Pradesh High Court demands action on basic facilities at Atal Institute, Shimla. Officials face personal summons. Read about the court's directives on roads, parking & more.
Lawyers of Gauhati High Court Bar Association begin a 3-day hunger strike against shifting court to North Guwahati. 86% members oppose the move in referendum. Read details.
Court proceedings in Cuttack and Sambalpur were halted for hours after bomb threat emails. Evacuation protocols were activated, but no suspicious objects were found. Read the full story.
Azamgarh court sentences state-level mafia Akhand Pratap Singh to 3 years rigorous imprisonment and Rs 7,000 fine for contempt of court. Read the full details of the case and his criminal history.
The Gauhati High Court Bar Association announces boycott of foundation stone-laying ceremony for new complex in North Guwahati, citing accessibility concerns. Read details on the ongoing dispute.
Justice Jai Krishna Upadhyay, former Additional Govt Advocate, sworn in as Allahabad High Court judge by CJ Arun Bhansali. The court's strength now stands at 110. Read the full story.
Madras High Court prohibits a Tamil book with abusive content against a sitting judge. Suo motu contempt initiated against the publisher. Get the full story.
Justice M S Sonak, in his Bombay HC farewell, urged the bar to be guardians of the bench. He takes charge as Jharkhand HC Chief Justice. Read his powerful message.
Madras High Court orders police to seize copies of a book deemed derogatory to Justice GR Swaminathan, initiating suo motu contempt against the publisher. Hearing on Jan 28.
Tripura High Court orders a woman to stand until court adjourns for contempt over breach of divorce terms and public allegations against judges. Details of the case and the court's ruling inside.
A bomb threat email caused panic and evacuation at Karnataka's Dharwad High Court and district courts in Mysuru, Gadag & Bagalkot. Security was heightened, proceedings halted. Read details.
Bomb threat emails triggered panic and a full evacuation at the Karnataka High Court bench in Dharwad and district courts in Gadag and Bagalkot on January 6, 2026, suspending all proceedings.
Bomb threat emails triggered panic and a full evacuation at Dharwad High Court and district courts in Gadag & Bagalkot on Jan 6, 2026, suspending all proceedings. Read for details.
JNU administration writes to Delhi Police, alleging students raised inflammatory slogans in contempt of Supreme Court. Get the full details on the developing campus controversy.
Nagpur's Bombay High Court bench enforces a total vehicle parking ban and ramps up security following a 'highly sensitive' terror threat classification. Read about the new measures and reactions.
Andhra Pradesh High Court initiates suo motu contempt against SSA Project Director for failing to implement court orders regarding PGT teachers' job security and pay. Details inside.
Uttarakhand High Court questions forest officials for not halting recovery of Rs 10-12 lakh from 1500+ employees. Justice Maithani hears contempt petitions. Read the full story.