Current Affairs in Indian Law
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21st June – 28th June 2026
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Supreme Court Highlights
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Supreme Court
Right to Walk Declared a Fundamental Right: The Supreme Court declared that the right to walk on safe and well-demarcated footpaths is a fundamental right under Part III of the Constitution, in the case Maniyar Iliyaz v. P. Ayyappan (2026 SCC OnLine SC 1162).
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Arbitration Clause Cannot Oust Consumer Forum Jurisdiction: The Supreme Court held that an arbitration clause in an agreement does not oust the jurisdiction of consumer fora; consumer remedies are statutory, additional, and independent. Case: T.K.A. Padmanabhan v. Abhiyan Coop. Group Housing Society Ltd. (2026 SCC OnLine SC 1160).
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Constructive Res Judicata Cannot Bar Title Suit When Right Was Not Previously Under Threat: The Court held that a suit seeking declaration of title and possession could not be barred by constructive res judicata merely because such relief had not been claimed in earlier proceedings. Case: Makardhwaj Ram v. Jagdish Rai (2026 SCC OnLine SC 1112).
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Multi-Expert Panels Barred in Custody Disputes; 20-Point Guidelines Issued: The Supreme Court held that High Courts must not constitute multi-expert panels for psychological evaluation of child victims in custody disputes and issued comprehensive 20-point guidelines. Case: Sheetal Vasant Thakur v. Chirag Arora (2026 SCC OnLine SC 1110).
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Compassionate Appointment Cannot Be Kept in Abeyance by Invoking Rule Applicable Only to Financial Assistance: The Supreme Court examined the interplay of Rule 23(1) and Rule 5(1)(f) and (g) in the context of pending criminal proceedings arising out of the death of a government employee. Case: Atul Chauhan v. State of Haryana (2026 SCC OnLine SC 1108).
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Procedural Irregularity in Final Appointment Process Cannot Invalidate Fair Recruitment: The Court held that non-compliance with Rule 3, Service Rules, 2003 relating to the presence of specified officials in the BOD meeting is a curable procedural irregularity, not a substantive illegality. Case: Gaurav Mehla v. State of Haryana (2026 SCC OnLine SC 1107).
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Motor Accident: Falling of Tree Branch Not an Accident “Arising Out of Use of Motor Vehicle”: The Supreme Court held that falling of a tree branch during heavy rain does not constitute an accident “arising out of the use of a motor vehicle” under Sections 165 & 166 of the MV Act, but enhanced compensation to ₹25 lakhs under Article 142. Case: Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike v. K.K. Umesh Kumar (2026 SCC OnLine SC 1111).
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Administrative Delays in Workshop Renewals Cannot Prejudice Eligible Candidates: The Supreme Court upheld fresh TNPSC Motor Vehicle Inspector recruitment process, holding that directions provided a level playing field to all candidates. Case: S. Senthil Kumaran Bose v. State of T.N. (2026 SCC OnLine SC 1135).
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High Court Highlights
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High Court
Advocates' Health Insurance: Jharkhand High Court accepted the State's undertaking to provide health insurance to registered advocates with annual premium allocations of ₹6,000 as binding on the State. Case: Bidesh Kumar Dan v. Union of India (2026 SCC OnLine Jhar 644).
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No Stay on Arbitral Award Means Execution Cannot Be Obstructed: Bombay High Court directed HDIL promoter’s associate and guarantor to disclose assets on oath within 4 weeks. Case: Unity Small Finance Bank Ltd. v. Meena Kumar Rohra (Interim Application No. 2752 of 2026).
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Binding Heads of Terms Give Rise to Bona Fide Arbitral Claim: Delhi High Court held that questions relating to enforceability of HoT and entitlement to specific performance are matters for the Arbitral Tribunal. Case: Conscient Infrastructure (P) Ltd. v. Mahesh Kapoor (2026 SCC OnLine Del 4436).
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Technical Disputes Do Not Mandate a Technical Presiding Arbitrator: Kerala High Court directed the Kerala High Court Arbitration Centre to nominate a former Judge as the third arbitrator, clarifying that technical aspects can be addressed by seeking expert assistance. Case: Ambica Praveesh v. BMH Care Hospital Ltd. (2026 SCC OnLine Ker 5681).
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KERC Order Quashed on Captive Power Verification: Karnataka High Court struck down the dynamic “UQR” mechanism as contrary to the Electricity Rules and SC precedent. Case: Distributed Solar Power Association v. Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (Writ Petition No.13316 of 2025).
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Witness Statements Recorded Before Summoning Cannot Be Used Against Accused: Allahabad High Court set aside the judgment and acquitted the accused, holding that such evidence could not be read against the accused when the witness did not support the prosecution after summoning. Case: Pramod Kumar Singh v. State of U.P. (2026 SCC OnLine All 10411).
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Custody Dispute Concerning Minor Child Requires Adjudication by Competent Family Court: Delhi High Court declined to exercise jurisdiction under Article 226, holding that detailed inquiry into disputed facts should be undertaken by the family court. Case: Somya Goel v. State (NCT of Delhi) (2026 SCC OnLine Del 4629).
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Marital Discord Cannot Penalise a Sister-in-Law Who Opened Her Home in Good Faith: Delhi High Court rejected wife’s shared household claim, holding that a wife who enters a property solely by virtue of her husband’s permissive occupation cannot claim a better right after his licence stands terminated. Case: X v. Y (2026 SCC OnLine Del 4611).
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Landowners Entitled to Compensation Even for Land Acquired for Service Road: Bombay High Court directed authorities to pay compensation within 2 months for land acquired for a service road in a National Highway widening project. Case: Youvraj v. NHAI (2026 SCC OnLine Bom 3802).
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MP Cough Syrup Deaths Case — Bail Denied to Paediatric Doctor: Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed bail, holding that the accused prescribed a banned fixed-dose compound to children below 4 years, causing multiple deaths. Case: S.S. Thakur v. State of M.P. (2026 SCC OnLine MP 14540).
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Rejecting Medical Reimbursement Solely Due to Non-Empanelment Places Procedure Above Human Survival: Punjab & Haryana High Court directed the Competent Committee to reconsider claims independently and pass reasoned decisions within 4 weeks, with 6% interest. Case: Swati Yadav v. State of Haryana (2026 SCC OnLine P&H 13335).
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NDPS Conviction Reduced from Commercial to Intermediate Quantity: Gauhati High Court held that the prosecution failed to prove joint possession beyond reasonable doubt; conviction altered from Section 20(b)(ii)(C) to Section 20(b)(ii)(B), NDPS Act. Case: Bipin Kumar v. State of Assam (2026 SCC OnLine Gau 3774).
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Imprisonment in Default of Fine is Coercive, Not Punitive: Karnataka High Court moderated the aggregate default sentence to the period already undergone and directed release. Case: Dinesh Malpani v. State of Karnataka (2026 SCC OnLine Kar 4401).
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Madrassa Teacher’s Conviction Upheld for Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault on Nine-Year-Old Boy: Kerala High Court upheld conviction under Sections 377 IPC, 5(f) & (m) read with Section 6, 9(m) & (o) read with Section 10 POCSO Act, and Section 75 JJ Act. Case: Rasheed v. State of Kerala (2026 SCC OnLine Ker 5660).
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Bhojshala Declared a “Protected Monument” and Temple of Goddess Vagdevi (Saraswati): Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed the 2003 ASI order restricting Hindu worship and permitting namaz, holding the disputed site to be Bhojshala Temple. Case: Hindu Front for Justice v. Union of India (2026 SCC OnLine MP 11410).
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Tribunals & Commissions
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Tribunal
₹10 Overcharge on Beer Bottle Costs KSBC ₹25,000: DCDRC, Pathanamthitta held that charging beyond printed MRP amounts to unfair trade practice and deficiency in service under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. Case: Akash A.T. v. Kerala State Beverage Corpn. (CC No. 96 of 2025).
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Investigation Wing Report Alone Insufficient to Sustain Section 147 Proceedings: ITAT, Mumbai upheld deletion of ₹5 lakh addition under Section 68 and quashed reassessment beyond four years. Case: CIT v. Sneha Marketing (2026 SCC OnLine ITAT 9003).
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Tribunal
Forensic Audit of Project Accounts Permissible During CIRP: Rajasthan RERA held that Section 14 IBC is no bar to regulatory inquiry; directed limited forensic audit of project accounts to safeguard allottees’ interests. Case: Suo Moto v. GRJ Distributors and Developers (P) Ltd. (F.3(151)RJ/RERA/C/2017).
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Legislation & Policy Updates
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Legislation
Immigration and Foreigners (Amendment) Order, 2026: MHA notified key changes in OCI status, permit rules, and protected areas on 18 June 2026 — impacting foreign nationals, OCI cardholders, and the tourism sector.
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SHe-Box 2.0 Launched: Ministry of Women and Child Development announced SHe-Box 2.0 on 17 June 2026 to enhance PoSH Act implementation and create safer workplaces for women.
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Health Ministry Ends Over-the-Counter Sale of Cough Syrups: On 15 June 2026, the Ministry notified the Drugs (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2026, making doctor’s prescription mandatory for all medicinal syrups to prevent misuse.
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FEMA (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026: Ministry of Finance notified rules on 12 June 2026 to reshape investor definitions, tighten investment limits, and strengthen approval frameworks for sensitive areas, particularly land-bordering countries.
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Advisory for Indian Seafarers Amid Gulf Security Risks: Directorate General of Shipping issued a security advisory on 13 June 2026 directing Indian seafarers to maintain highest vigilance in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman.
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Legislation
SEBI Defers Key SBU and Financial Norm Deadlines for Merchant Bankers: On 11 June 2026, SEBI granted additional time to Merchant Bankers for complying with regulatory requirements under the SEBI (Merchant Bankers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025.
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Consumer Law
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Consumer
Share Trading for Additional Income Is Commercial Activity: Uttarakhand State Commission held that an investor availing share broker services for commercial purpose is not a “consumer” under the Consumer Protection Act.
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Consumer
CCPA Fines Storia ₹1 Lakh: Central Consumer Protection Authority held that Storia’s “100% Tender Coconut Water” claim misled consumers.
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Restaurant Cannot Force Service Charge: Chandigarh Consumer Commission held Caper Rooftop Bistro liable for forcing customers to pay service charge.
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CCPA Penalizes Mrs. Bector’s for Misleading Bread Claims: ₹1 lakh penalty imposed for misleading “100% Atta Bread” and “100% Whole Wheat Bread” advertisements.
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Amazon and Seller Liable for Wrong Product Delivery: Darjeeling Consumer Commission held Amazon and the seller liable for delivering the wrong product and refusing refund.
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CCPA Imposes ₹8 Lakh Penalty on Narayana Educational Institutions: Penalty imposed for misleading JEE Advanced advertisements.
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Constitutional & Human Rights
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Constitutional
Right to Walk Declared Fundamental Right: Following a 5-year-old’s tragic death, the Supreme Court declared the right to walk on safe footpaths a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(d) — the “primary right of movement is the Fundamental Right to Walk.”
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Constitutional
Telegram Ban Upheld as Proportionate: Delhi High Court affirmed the temporary blocking of Telegram under Section 69-A IT Act, holding it proportionate amid NEET-UG 2026 paper leak risks and fabricated leak claims. Case: Telegram FZ LLC v. Union of India (2026 SCC OnLine Del 4750).
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Constitutional
Medical Reimbursement Policies Must Be Interpreted Humanely: Punjab & Haryana High Court held that rejecting reimbursement solely due to non-empanelment places procedure above human survival, violating the right to health under Article 21.
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Corporate & Commercial Law
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Corporate
“Irreversible Stage” Test Revisited for Transfer of Winding-Up Proceedings to NCLT: Supreme Court issued notice in an appeal concerning transfer of winding-up proceedings of Martina Bio Genics Pvt. Ltd. from High Court to NCLT under Section 434 Companies Act. Case: Shiva Shakti Security Services v. Official Liquidator (2026 SCC OnLine SC 1159).
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Corporate
SEBI Defers Key SBU and Financial Norm Deadlines for Merchant Bankers: SEBI circular dated 11 June 2026 granted additional compliance time under the SEBI (Merchant Bankers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025.
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Criminal Law
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Criminal
Long Lapse of Time Without Similar Criminal Conduct Relevant While Moulding Sentence: Supreme Court held that absence of similar criminal conduct over a long period is a relevant factor in determining sentence proportionality.
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Criminal
Registered Sale Deed Presumed Valid: Supreme Court held that minor discrepancy in attestation witness details will not invalidate execution of a registered sale deed.
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Criminal
MP Cough Syrup Deaths — Bail Denied: Madhya Pradesh High Court denied bail to a paediatric doctor who prescribed a banned fixed-dose compound to children below 4 years, causing multiple deaths.
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Criminal
NDPS Conviction Reduced from Commercial to Intermediate Quantity: Gauhati High Court altered conviction under Section 20(b)(ii)(C) to Section 20(b)(ii)(B) NDPS Act due to lack of proof of joint possession.
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Compiled for Barristery.in | Current Affairs in Indian Law | 21st June – 28th June 2026
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