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1. Spotlight: Justice Neena Bansal Krishna

Spotlight: Justice Neena Bansal Krishna

Spotlight: Justice Neena Bansal Krishna Spotlight is a series where we shine the, well, spotlight on members of the legal fraternity who made the news over the past week. This past week, the spotlight was on Delhi High Court Justice Neena Bansal Krishna for more than a couple of reasons. In a judgment passed on May 29 but made available last week, Justice Krishna quashed an Enforcement Directorate (ED) case against NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha in connection with a foreign direct investment (FDI) case. The judgment was particularly critical of the ED's prolonged investigation which had left Purkayastha behind bars for around 7 months. Justice Krishna termed the ED's actions as a fishing exercise and an attack on the freedom of press. "Not only are the present proceedings only mala fide, but also an arbitrary attack and abuse of powers on the free and impartial journalism of the petitioners," the Court stated. Apart from this clear indictment of the central agency, while presiding over a vacation bench last week, Justice Krishna made headlines by cracking down on targeted online campaigns against members of the judiciary. While hearing a criminal contempt petition filed by the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) against a social media user who allegedly posted scandalous videos blaming a sitting judge for the tragic Saket building collapse, the Bench of Justices Krishna and Madhu Jain observed, “Any endeavour to use them [social media tools], to cause harm to the society or to interfere the independence of Judiciary and to malign the institutions and individuals, cannot be accepted in this country, where Rule of Law and principles enshrined in the Constitution of India, prevail." However, in a different case that came up later in the week, Justice Krishna also made it clear that initiation of…

2. The Copyright Reversion Right India Refused

The Copyright Reversion Right India Refused While reading the historical debates leading to the passing of the first post-independence Copyright Act in India, I came across some interesting passages t

3. Congress Ministers hit back at DMK after facing persistent criticism for joining TVK-led govt.

Congress Ministers hit back at DMK after facing persistent criticism for joining TVK-led govt.

Congress Ministers hit back at DMK after facing persistent criticism for joining TVK-led govt. After facing a barrage of criticism from the DMK for its decision to switch alliance and join the TVK-led coalition government in Tamil Nadu after the Assembly election, Congress Ministers S. Viswanathan (Higher Education) on Tuesday hit back strongly against the Dravidian party. Urging the DMK to do its job as the Opposition party, the Ministers in a sharp joint statement, reiterated that the “claim that Congress won only because of the DMK is true only to the same extent that the DMK has won only because of Congress”. The Ministers said “victory and defeat” was natural in electoral politics and parties that lose “should identify the reasons for the defeat, correct them, and work towards winning the next election.” The Ministers said TVK leader and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s determination to form the government without the support of the AIADMK and with the support of Congress, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, Communist Party of India (Marxist), Communist Party of India and Indian Union Muslim League demonstrates the party’s firm commitment to “principles of democracy, social justice, secularism, and state rights”. “Wherever Congress and the Communists are present, the BJP will not be present either directly or indirectly. Joseph Vijay has understood this,” the statement said. “It is the duty of the Congress Party to stand by TVK, which remains firmly committed to secular principles.” They argued the DMK has always depended on the Congress’ support to come to power in the State, underlining the events from the past where the party had allied with Rajaji’s Swatantra Party after his departure from Congress…

4. TGCSB flags ₹30 crore cyber fraud losses among doctors; awareness meeting held in Hyderabad

TGCSB flags ₹30 crore cyber fraud losses among doctors; awareness meeting held in Hyderabad

TGCSB flags ₹30 crore cyber fraud losses among doctors; awareness meeting held in Hyderabad The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) on Tuesday held a high-level interaction with representatives of the medical fraternity to address the growing number of cyber fraud cases targeting doctors across the State. The meeting was led by TGCSB Director Shikha Goel along with senior officers Harshavardhan and B. Officials said the objective was to strengthen collaboration with healthcare professionals and enhance preventive cyber awareness measures. According to the bureau, 735 doctors in Telangana have fallen victim to cyber fraud since September 2024, resulting in losses of ₹29.88 crore. Officials said business and investment scams accounted for the highest share of losses, with 127 victims losing ₹22.39 crore, followed by ‘digital arrest’ frauds in which 22 victims lost ₹2.26 crore, identity theft (144 victims lost ₹2.05 crore), impersonation cases (181 victims lost ₹1.32 crore) and advertisement-related frauds (188 victims lost ₹1.17 crore). Other categories included job scams, sextortion, loan frauds, insurance frauds, UPI frauds, matrimonial frauds and cryptocurrency-related offences. The interaction was attended by 72 representatives from leading medical associations across Telangana, including the Indian Medical Association, Telangana Speciality Hospital Association, Telangana Doctors Federation, Telangana Hospitals and Nursing Homes Association, and several other specialty bodies representing paediatrics, cardiology, obstetrics, gynaecology, orthopaedics and dentistry. Officials said the TGCSB and medical associations have resolved to work jointly under a shared initiative focused on cyber awareness, prevention and protection, aimed at safeguarding healthcare professionals from increasingly sophisticated online frauds.

5. Jagan warns of State-wide stir if aqua feed prices are not reduced

Jagan warns of State-wide stir if aqua feed prices are not reduced YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded that the State government take immediate steps to reduce aqua feed prices and pro

1. Special Police Establishment vs. Kamta Prasad Mishra and Ors. (15.06.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0638/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the Special Police Establishment (SPE) of Madhya Pradesh could be exempted from the Right to Information Act, 2005, under a notification claiming it as an

2. Meenakshi Natarajan vs. Election Commission of India and Ors. (12.06.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0637/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination for a Rajya Sabha seat by the Returning Officer due to non-disclosure of a pending criminal case. Natarajan argue

3. S. Senthil Kumaran Bose and Ors. vs. The State of Tamil Nadu and Ors. (15.06.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0636/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute over the recruitment process for 113 Motor Vehicle Inspector-Grade II posts by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC), involving appellants S

4. Jayakrishna Menon vs. Krishnankutty and Ors. (09.06.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0635/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed a contempt petition filed by Jayakrishna Menon against Krishnankutty and others, concerning the alleged misuse of a captive elephant, Raman, despite court orders.

5. Meenakshi Natarajan vs. Election Commission of India and Ors. (12.06.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0634/2026)

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