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1. Kerala HC sets aside Centre's order refusing FCRA renewal to two NGOs over alleged Vizhinjam port protest funding

Kerala HC sets aside Centre's order refusing FCRA renewal to two NGOs over alleged Vizhinjam port protest funding

Kerala HC sets aside Centre's order refusing FCRA renewal to two NGOs over alleged Vizhinjam port protest funding The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (August 11, 2026) quashed an order issued by the Centre refusing to renew the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) certificates of two NGOs on the ground that they had allegedly used the foreign donations to fund the protests against the Vizhinjam seaport project. The authorities had denied the certificates based on an intelligence report by a Central security agency, allegedly without furnishing any reasons. The court has directed the competent authorities to review and pass orders afresh according to its observations within three months for the petitioners, Save A Family Plan and Kerala Social Service Forum. It held that it was essential for the authority to specify the reason for denial in every order, as it was an “indispensable part of a sound judicial system.” Centre’s stance The Central government had argued that the right to receive foreign contributions was not fundamental and that the petitioners were bound to verify how their funds were being used. It contended that when national security was at stake and there was a possibility of foreign funds being used for undesirable purposes, the authorities were entitled to exercise their discretion to refuse renewal. ‘Too far-fetched’ Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas observed that the connection attempted to be created with funding the protesters and the NGOs was “too far-fetched.” It was also noted that the intelligence report did not refer to any forceful demonstration, use of arms or violence. The court also held that a peaceful protest by the aggrieved persons against such a project could not be viewed as an undesirable purpose, and even if some financial support was provided, it would not be violative of the FCRA regulations.

2. Supreme Court refuses to issue uniform policy against demolition of long-standing properties, asks States to consider

Supreme Court refuses to issue uniform policy against demolition of long-standing properties, asks States to consider The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to entertain a petition seeking a uniform

Supreme Court refuses to issue uniform policy against demolition of long-standing properties, asks States to consider

Supreme Court refuses to issue uniform policy against demolition of long-standing properties, asks States to consider The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to entertain a petition seeking a uniform policy across the country for regularisation and demolition of long-standing unauthorised constructions. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana said such issues essentially fall within the policy domain and thus declined the prayer for constitution a court-empowered committee to formulate uniform guidelines on the subject. The Court noted that circumstances vary from State to State and thus different policy frameworks may be needed to deal with facts of each case. "It would be difficult and may not be prudent for this Court to lay down a uniform policy framework to be applied across various States," the Court said. However, the Court said the States and Union Territories may consider the issues raised in the petition filed by Centre for Law and Good Governance for the purpose of formulating or revisiting their existing policies. "We are hopeful that due consideration shall be given to all such issues by the competent authorities," it said. The petition filed by Centre for Law and Good Governance said that settlement and regularisation policies have been introduced in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Delhi. However, it added there are cases of unauthorised colonies suddenly being demolished, with or without notice and without any welfare scheme for the rehabilitation of the affected families.

3. Calcutta HC pulls up advocate for using slang against judge, asks him to apologise

Calcutta HC pulls up advocate for using slang against judge, asks him to apologise

Calcutta HC pulls up advocate for using slang against judge, asks him to apologise The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday expressed strong displeasure over an advocate allegedly using an objectionable slang during a hearing before a single judge after a plea in which he appeared was rejected [In Re: Firdous Samim]. A Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice (ACJ) Tapabrata Chakraborty and Justice Atarup Banerjee held that such conduct by a member of the Bar could not be treated lightly. It expressed concern over the reputational damage caused to the institution by the incident. “Our High Court advocate. It is going all over India, that your High Court, you have these sort of advocates and you people keep silent and don't take any remedial measure,” the Bench observed today. The lawyer, Firdous Samim, was accused of using scandalous and unparliamentary language during a hearing on July 23. In a July 30 order, the High Court took suo motu cognisance of the incident and issued notice to Samim to show cause why criminal contempt of court proceedings should not be drawn up against him. "The language used by the said advocate during Court hearing which was being streamed live is an act of misdemeanour and reflects an audacious and contemptuous attitude of the said advocate towards this Hon’ble High Court as well as the Hon’ble Judge presiding over the Bench, in flagrant violation of the Hon’ble Court’s decorum and discipline," observed the Court. The matter was heard today, when the Court observed that Samim was an advocate and not a layperson. “An advocate consciously appears, a prayer is refused and he ends the conversation by using that slang,” added the Court.

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Introducing Agentic AI in Law You receive a 150-page agreement with a request from the client: “Can you review this and tell me what we should push back on before tomorrow’s call?” The work that follo

5. SAT questions SEBI’s 2-month securities market ban on Zee Entertainment

SAT questions SEBI’s 2-month securities market ban on Zee Entertainment The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on Wednesday questioned the rationale behind the Securities and Exchange Board of India’

1. Ashok Kumar Tiwari vs. Vivek Kumar Chaturvedi and Ors. (07.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0833/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed a contempt petition filed by Ashok Kumar Tiwari, the maternal grandfather of a minor child, against Vivek Kumar Chaturvedi and others, concerning the custody of th

2. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Home Department vs. Ponthati Siva Rami Reddy and Ors. (10.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0832/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by the State of Andhra Pradesh against the High Court's decision to modify the conviction of Ponthati Siva Rami Reddy and others from Section 302 to Sec

3. Harpreet Sawhney vs. Puneet Sharma (10.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0831/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Harpreet Sawhney and Puneet Sharma regarding the adequacy of child maintenance and the Respondent-husband's compliance with maintenance orders.

4. Goodluck India Limited and Ors. vs. Union of India (UOI) and Ors. (06.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0830/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the omission of Rule 96(10) of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Rules, 2017, should apply to pending proceedings involving claims for refunds of i

5. M. Ganeshan vs. Union of India (UOI) and Ors. (04.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0829/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by M. Ganeshan against the Union of India and others, challenging a High Court order that allowed a review application by the respondents. The core issu

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