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1. Defragmenting the “Work” : A Critique of Ivy Entertainment’s “Hook” Injunction

Defragmenting the “Work”: A Critique of Ivy Entertainment’s “Hook” Injunction On 15 May 2026, a Single Judge of the Delhi High Court passed an ex parte ad-interim order in Ivy Entertainment v. Rahul S

2. Jaipur man thrashes TV, beats wife over dowry; she dies by suicide days later

Jaipur man thrashes TV, beats wife over dowry; she dies by suicide days later Jaipur man thrashes TV, beats wife over dowry; she dies by suicide days later A CCTV footage has surfaced in the Anu Meena

3. Assam Rifles apprehend key accused in 2023 abduction-murder of two Meitei students

Assam Rifles apprehend key accused in 2023 abduction-murder of two Meitei students The Assam Rifles have apprehended a key member of the United Kuki National Army (UKNA), an insurgent group active in

Assam Rifles apprehend key accused in 2023 abduction-murder of two Meitei students

Assam Rifles apprehend key accused in 2023 abduction-murder of two Meitei students The Assam Rifles have apprehended a key member of the United Kuki National Army (UKNA), an insurgent group active in Manipur’s Churachandpur, who is wanted for the alleged abduction and murder of two Meitei students in July 2023, a senior government official said. Photos of the bodies of the two students surfaced on social media two months after their deaths in September 2023, leading to massive protests leaving scores of people, mostly students, injured. Also read: CBI arrests key accused in Manipur students’ murder case The accused, identified as Nokjaging Baite Kuki, alias Tiger (38), was apprehended on May 22 from Ngathal village in Churachandpur and has been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the agency probing the killing of the two students. A CBI court in Guwahati issued a non-bailable warrant against the accused on June 26, 2024, subsequently declaring him a proclaimed offender. While the CBI arrested four Kuki-Zo people for the alleged crime on October 1, 2023, the agency accused Nokjaging Baite Kuki of criminal conspiracy, destruction of evidence, causing disappearance of evidence, harbouring offenders, and abduction. The accused is wanted for other major crimes in the ethnic-violence-hit State, and has managed to evade arrest for the past three years, the official said. “An AK rifle, pistols and grenades were found in his possession. He was under the influence of alcohol when apprehended and could barely move. While others with him managed to flee, he was caught.

4. CBI probe sought in SC over ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ campaign, fake advocates

CBI probe sought in SC over ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ campaign, fake advocates

CBI probe sought in SC over ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ campaign, fake advocates A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a CBI investigation into the alleged activities of the so-called “Cockroach Janta Party” and the operation of fake advocates purportedly linked to the group. The plea comes amid a growing political controversy surrounding the viral digital campaign “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP). The campaign, which emerged last week, rapidly gained traction online through memes and commentary centred on issues such as unemployment, education policy and alleged examination paper leaks. The trend surfaced following a controversy over remarks allegedly made by CJI Surya Kant during the hearing of a plea seeking senior designation for a lawyer. Meanwhile, the CJP website was taken down on Saturday, prompting founder Abhijeet Dipke to accuse the government of “dictatorial behaviour” through a post on X. Dipke claimed that nearly 10 lakh people had signed up as members of the platform, which has rapidly gained traction among millennials and Gen Z users. The organisation had recently launched an online campaign demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged systemic failures in the education sector and the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy. Dipke also claimed he had received death threats following the campaign and alleged that, instead of taking action against those responsible for examination irregularities, authorities were targeting the satirical movement itself.

5. Supreme Court Collegium recommends Justice Meenakshi M Rai as Patna High Court Chief Justice

Supreme Court Collegium recommends Justice Meenakshi M Rai as Patna High Court Chief Justice

Supreme Court Collegium recommends Justice Meenakshi M Rai as Patna High Court Chief Justice The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Sikkim High Court Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai as the next Chief Justice of the Patna High Court. The recommendation was made in the Collegium meeting held on May 22, 2026. Chief Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo is currently serving as the Chief Justice of Patna High Court and Justice Rai's appointment will take effect following his retirement on June 4, 2026. Born on July 12, 1964, Justice Rai completed her schooling in Gangtok and Kurseong before pursuing Political Science (Honours) from Lady Shriram College, Delhi University. She later obtained her LLB degree from campus Law Centre, Delhi University in 1989. She enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi in 1990 and practiced before the Delhi High Court and Supreme Court before joining the Sikkim Judicial Service in December 1990 as Judicial Magistrate First Class-cum-Civil Judge, becoming the first woman from Sikkim to be appointed to the post. During her judicial career, she served in several positions including Chief Judicial Magistrate, District and Sessions Judge, Registrar General of the Sikkim High Court and Principal District and Sessions Judge. She also handled matters under special laws including the NDPS Act, 1985, Sikkim Anti-drugs Act, 2006, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, MACT, Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

1. Parvathi Nairthi (Dead) and Ors. vs. Laxmi Nairthy (Dead) through L.Rs. and Ors. (21.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0510/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute over the validity of a Will executed by B. Sheena Nairi, which bequeathed properties to his sister, Laxmi Nairthy, excluding his wife, Parvathi Nairthi

2. Sukhendu Bhattacharjee and Ors. vs. The State of Assam and Ors. (21.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0509/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of regularization of Muster Roll and Work Charged workers in Assam, focusing on whether the appellants, who were excluded from a 2005 Cabinet decision re

3. Vice Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University vs. Jitendra Singh and Ors. (21.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0508/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Vice Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University, and Jitendra Singh regarding the termination of Singh's services as the First Regis

4. Chetan Dashrath Gade vs. The State of Maharashtra (21.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0507/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by Chetan Dashrath Gade against the State of Maharashtra, focusing on whether his conviction for murder under Section 302 IPC was justified based on cir

5. Sri vs. State Rep. by the Inspector of Police, Q Branch, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu (20.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0503/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of mistaken identity in the case involving Sri Lankan national Ranjan, who was accused of being involved in activities to revive the banned LTTE organiza

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