Judicial Oversight – Lawcutor

Andhra Pradesh High Court Sets Aside Preventive Detention Order, Orders Immediate Release of Detenu

Introduction The Andhra Pradesh High Court has allowed a habeas corpus petition and set aside a preventive detention order, directing the immediate release of the detenu, G. Siddabattula Surya Rao…

Rajasthan High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance: Judges’ Bungalows, Geeta Bhawan, Schools and Temples Found Entered as Waqf Property in Jodhpur

4 Aug 20264 Aug 2026

Introduction Acting on a newspaper investigative report, the Rajasthan High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of what it has described as "grave and shocking irregularities" in the recording of…

Court Rejects Police “C-Summary,” Takes Cognizance Against Police Personnel for Murder in Custodial Firing Case

Introduction In a significant order, the Court of the Judicial Magistrate First Class at Padadhri has rejected a police "C-Summary" report — filed by the investigating agency to close a…

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Bombay High Court Orders De Novo Probe by State CID After “Shocking” Lapses in POCSO Investigation

28 Jul 202628 Jul 2026

Introduction In a strongly worded order, the Bombay High Court's Kolhapur Bench has transferred the investigation into a POCSO case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), directing a fresh,…

Calcutta High Court Allows Partial Operation of Frozen AITC Bank Accounts – Appoints Special Officer Amid Factional Dispute

the Calcutta High Court permitted limited operation of three frozen HDFC Bank accounts of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) while directing preservation of evidence in a cyber crime case…

Rajasthan High Court Orders Removal of Encroachments on Nalas & Catchment Areas to Restore Water Flow to Nevta Dam

The Rajasthan High Court (Jaipur Bench) has directed immediate removal of encroachments on nalas and catchment areas in village Khatwada, Tehsil Sanganer, and extended the directions statewide for protection of…

Supreme Court Declines to Entertain Contempt Plea Over ‘Dharam Sansad’

On Thursday, December 19, the Supreme Court refused to entertain a contempt petition against the Uttar Pradesh administration and police for allegedly failing to prevent the ongoing 'Dharam Sansad' event…

Supreme Court Permits Downgrade of GRAP-IV Restrictions in Delhi, Calls for Vigilance

On December 5, the Supreme Court allowed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to reduce restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from Stage IV to Stage II,…