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1. Meghalaya High Court issues contempt notices to bar associations over strike seeking Advocate General's removal

Meghalaya High Court issues contempt notices to bar associations over strike seeking Advocate General's removal

The Meghalaya High Court on Thursday, October 8, issued contempt notices to office-bearers and executive members of the Meghalaya High Court Bar Association and the Shillong Bar Association over their call for abstention from judicial work in all courts across the State until the Government of Meghalaya removes the Advocate General. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice H.S. Thangkhiew registered a suo motu petition after the two Bar Associations, through a resolution dated September 30, called for abstention from judicial work from October 1 until the Advocate General was removed from office. The Registry placed before the Court data showing that the abstention had affected judicial work and, consequently, the administration of justice across the State, except in Baghmara district. The Court noted that the Baghmara Bar Association had refused to support the call, as doing so would be contrary to the Supreme Court's judgment in Ex-Capt. Harish Uppal v. Union of India, and it applauded the Association's decision to abide by the law. Relying on Ex-Capt. Harish Uppal, the Court noted that lawyers have no right to go on strike, including a token strike, or to give a call for a strike. It further observed that an advocate is an officer of the Court and has a duty to ensure its smooth functioning, while strikes interfere with the administration of justice and jeopardise the interests of litigants. The Court also relied on Krishnakant Tamrakar v. State of Madhya Pradesh, observing that uncalled-for lawyers' strikes are among the causes of delay in the administration of justice and that such strikes, being contrary to the law laid down by the Supreme Court, amount to contempt. It further noted that office-bearers who call for such strikes cannot disown liability for contempt. Referring to Common Cause v. Union of India & Ors., the Court noted that abstention from work, even if described as a boycott, protest or token strike, is a strike in effect and is illegal. Against this backdrop, the Court observed that the reason cited for the abstention, remaining away from judicial work until the State Government removed the Advocate General, was 'completely unacceptable'. It held that courts cannot be used by lawyers to achieve the objective of securing the Advocate General's removal and that such abstention was 'uncalled for' and could not be countenanced. The Court accordingly issued notices under Section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 read with Article 215 of the Constitution to the office-bearers and executive members of both Bar Associations, asking them to show cause why criminal contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them for calling the abstention and obstructing the administration of justice. The matter has been made returnable on October 13, with all the contemnors directed to remain personally present before the Court. The Court further warned that if lawyers in other districts did not resume judicial work forthwith, it would consider issuing contempt notices against the Presidents, Secretaries and office-bearers of the respective District Bar Associations, excluding the Baghmara Bar Association. The Court also impleaded the Bar Council of India as a respondent and issued notices to the Meghalaya State Bar Council and the Bar Council of India. It directed the Chairman of the Meghalaya State Bar Council to remain personally present on October 13 and inform the Court about the action taken against the lawyers who called for the abstention.

2. Karnataka to approach Supreme Court against CWMA order to release 12,000 cusecs to Tamil Nadu

Karnataka to approach Supreme Court against CWMA order to release 12,000 cusecs to Tamil Nadu

Karnataka Water Resources Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy said in New Delhi on Wednesday that the state has decided to approach the Supreme Court against the Cauvery Water Management Authority's decision on Tuesday to uphold the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's direction asking Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu at 12,000 cusecs a day for 15 days. He said Karnataka is fully prepared to approach the Supreme Court and may file the plea on Thursday. Cheluvarayaswamy, who was given the Water Resources portfolio on Wednesday, said Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Ramalinga Reddy, who held the portfolio earlier, were in constant touch with the legal and technical teams, and they had decided to approach the Supreme Court in consultation with those teams. He said that although the earlier CWRC and CWMA order asking Karnataka to release water at 3,500 cusecs a day for 15 days was difficult, Karnataka managed to abide by it, but the present order to ensure flows at 12,000 cusecs is too difficult to implement as Karnataka would end up releasing roughly 15 tmcft of water. He maintained that priority must be given to drinking water requirements in such a distress situation and that water storage data shows Tamil Nadu has more storage than Karnataka when drinking water requirements are concerned. He said Karnataka needed to conserve drinking water until the beginning of the next water year in June 2027 because the weather forecast had indicated that Karnataka was unlikely to get good rains in the remaining part of the monsoon in August and September.

3. ED files PMLA complaint against former SBI officer Preeti Singh in Rs 7.96 crore Manpur branch fraud

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a prosecution complaint in the special PMLA court in Patna against Preeti Singh, a former field officer of the State Bank of India, in connection with a fraud of

ED files PMLA complaint against former SBI officer Preeti Singh in Rs 7.96 crore Manpur branch fraud

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a prosecution complaint in the special PMLA court in Patna against Preeti Singh, a former field officer of the State Bank of India, in connection with a fraud of Rs 7.96 crore at the bank's Manpur branch in Gaya. The complaint seeks her trial and conviction. According to the ED investigation, Singh misused her position, manipulated records, created fake accounts, removed the bank's charge over fixed deposits and repeatedly used the same deposit as security to obtain overdraft facilities, approving and operating 68 accounts in her own and relatives' names. The alleged fraud generated proceeds of crime of Rs 7.96 crore, which she used for personal and family expenses and to create new fixed deposits for another loan. The bank later recovered the outstanding overdraft from pledged fixed deposits, and Singh returned the remaining amount with financial help from family and relatives; the ED alleges she had already enjoyed the benefit of the proceeds before repayment. The money laundering investigation was based on a CBI FIR and a chargesheet filed on 30 December 2022, and the prosecution complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act was filed in the special court on 30 September 2026. In a separate case, the ED filed a prosecution complaint in the special PMLA court in Patna on 29 September against six accused for defrauding Punjab National Bank account holders in Muzaffarpur of Rs 1.29 crore. The accused are Mohd Zafar Iqbal, Nitesh Kumar Singh, Santosh Anand, Rajesh Kumar, Manjhay Kumar Singh and Kundan Kumar. The ED sought their conviction. The investigation started on the basis of two FIRs registered by Bihar Police. It is alleged that Zafar Iqbal and his associates, with help from PNB officer Nitesh Kumar Singh, withdrew money from account holders' accounts and swapped mobile SIMs so the account holders did not receive transaction messages. On 11 December 2025, the ED searched four locations linked to the accused and found and froze Rs 83 lakh of proceeds of crime in four bank accounts. The investigation found that the defrauded money was sent to bank accounts in different cities, then cash was deposited through hawala and ATMs into Zafar Iqbal's personal accounts and his firm, and distributed among the accused. Further investigation is ongoing.

4. Bihar woman, 19, allegedly killed over dowry in Araria; body exhumed in presence of magistrate

A 19-year-old woman, identified as Rajmani Kumari, was allegedly murdered in a suspected case of dowry death in Bihar's Araria district, and her body was buried in the ground. Her remains were exhumed

5. Supreme Court forms standing committee on judicial well-being, chaired by Justice K V Viswanathan, on World Mental Health Day

Supreme Court forms standing committee on judicial well-being, chaired by Justice K V Viswanathan, on World Mental Health Day

The Supreme Court on Saturday constituted a standing committee on judicial well-being to create a structured institutional mechanism for identifying and addressing issues affecting the professional and personal well-being of judicial officers. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant constituted the committee, which will be chaired by sitting Supreme Court judge Justice K V Viswanathan. In a statement, the top court said the move was made under the aegis of the Supreme Court of India and coincided with World Mental Health Day. Besides Justice Viswanathan, the committee will include Dr Savita Malhotra, former dean, PGIMER Chandigarh, and Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry; Rajat Mitra, psychologist, Director and Co-founder, Swanchetan Society for Mental Health; Mrinal Kanwar, advocate-on-record in the apex court; and Aarti Singh, Registrar (J), Centre for Research and Planning of the top court. The court said the initiative marked an important step towards recognising judicial well-being as an essential part of an effective, independent and sustainable justice delivery system. It said judicial officers work under demanding conditions, often dealing with heavy caseloads, long working hours, complex decision-making, administrative pressures, and emotionally challenging and sensitive cases. Recognising these occupational demands, the Supreme Court established the committee to provide a structured institutional mechanism for identifying and addressing issues affecting the professional and personal well-being of judicial officers. The statement said judges' well-being was not merely a matter of individual welfare, but was closely linked to the efficiency, quality and sustainability of the administration of justice. It said the committee would function as a continuing institutional platform to review existing and emerging challenges related to judicial well-being. Its responsibilities will include identifying areas requiring institutional intervention, facilitating coordination on welfare measures, developing appropriate guidance and periodically reviewing initiatives undertaken to support judicial officers. The objective is to move beyond isolated interventions and establish a sustained framework for promoting judicial well-being across the judicial system. With the new committee, the Supreme Court has set up a continuing framework to examine the pressures faced by judicial officers and to coordinate measures aimed at supporting their well-being across the judicial system.

1. Rajnikant Dudhabhai Parmar vs. The State of Gujarat and Ors. (05.10.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1144/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by Rajnikant Dudhabhai Parmar against the State of Gujarat, challenging the High Court's decision to quash his discharge in a criminal case involving ar

2. Ramkrushna Prahllad Dongardive vs. The State of Maharashtra (08.10.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1143/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the reversal of Ramkrushna Prahllad Dongardive's acquittal by the Bombay High Court for the offence under Section 409 of the Indian Penal Code, concerning alleged

3. Federation of Medical and Sales Representatives Association of India and Ors. vs. Union of India (UOI) and Ors. (08.10.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1142/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of unethical marketing practices by pharmaceutical companies, which allegedly influence medical prescriptions and impact public health. The petitioners,

4. Shubham Equipment Private Limited and Ors. vs. Rothwell Water Company Limited and Ors. (08.10.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1141/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the arbitration petitions filed by Shubham Equipment Private Limited (SEPL) and others against Rothwell Water Company Limited (RWCL) and others, concerning dispute

5. Modern Asset vs. KNK Construction Private Limited (08.10.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1140/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether an Operational Creditor (Modern Asset) who suffered a significant reduction in claims during the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) can be purs

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