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1. Govt. employee quitting to fight polls can’t seek reinstatement: Rajasthan High Court

Govt. employee quitting to fight polls can’t seek reinstatement: Rajasthan High Court

Govt. employee quitting to fight polls can’t seek reinstatement: Rajasthan High Court A government employee who voluntarily resigns from service to contest the State Assembly election cannot claim reinstatement or withdrawal of resignation under the Central Civil Services Rules, irrespective of winning or losing the polls, the Rajasthan High Court has held. A Division Bench of the High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by a former senior auditor with North Western Railway challenging the rejection of his application to withdraw his accepted resignation. The court upheld a February 27 order of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Jaipur Bench, denying relief to the petitioner. The Bench, comprising Justice Inderjeet Singh and Justice Sandeep Taneja, ruled that losing an election does not constitute a “material change in circumstances” or a “compelling reason” under Rule 26(5) of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021. Rejecting the petition moved by Neeraj Bishnoi, a resident of Ajmer, the court also held that the participation in active politics breaches mandatory political neutrality under the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964. Bishnoi had contested the 2023 Assembly election from Ratangarh on the Bahujan Samaj Party ticket after tendering resignation, but lost. He sought withdrawal of his resignation and reinstatement in service on January 1, 2024, but the North Western Railway rejected his request as well as a subsequent representation. He argued that he had sought withdrawal within 90 days and claimed that he became aware only after losing the election that he would not be entitled to pensionary benefits.

2. ‘Savukku’ Shankar presents falsehoods as facts for financial gain, IPS officer Arun alleges before Madras High Court

‘Savukku’ Shankar presents falsehoods as facts for financial gain, IPS officer Arun alleges before Madras High Court YouTuber A. Shankar alias ‘Savukku’ Shankar has repeatedly demonstrated a propensit

3. Madhuri returns home: Elephant gets grand welcome in Kolhapur after 13 months at Vantara

Madhuri returns home: Elephant gets grand welcome in Kolhapur after 13 months at Vantara Madhuri, also known as Mahadevi, returned to the Nandani Math in Kolhapur more than a year after she had been r

4. Indian-origin man sentenced to 5 years in US for running $27m-tax fraud scheme, helped clients dodge taxes

Indian-origin man sentenced to 5 years in US for running $27m-tax fraud scheme, helped clients dodge taxes A Texas man of Indian origin has been sentenced to five years in prison for running a scheme

5. Caste identity alone not ground to invoke SC/ST Act: Allahabad High Court

Caste identity alone not ground to invoke SC/ST Act: Allahabad High Court

Caste identity alone not ground to invoke SC/ST Act: Allahabad High Court Caste identity alone not ground to invoke SC/ST Act: Allahabad High Court The Allahabad High Court quashed SC/ST Act proceedings in a Ghaziabad property dispute, saying there was no material in the FIR or case diary to show that the accused had used caste-based slurs or abused, insulted or humiliated the complainant because of his caste. The Allahabad High Court has held that the SC/ST Act cannot be invoked merely because the complainant belongs to a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe, observing that the specific ingredients of an offence under the law must be established. Justice Santosh Rai made the observation while partly allowing a criminal appeal filed by Raju Kuraishi and four others and quashing proceedings against them under the SC/ST Act. The court noted that the dispute between the parties was essentially related to the sale of a property, while the complainant’s SC status alone was cited for invoking the special law. The court said there was no material in the FIR or case diary to show that the accused had used caste-based slurs or abused, insulted or humiliated the complainant because of his caste. “So far as the offence under the SC/ST Act is concerned, there is no material in the FIR or case diary to indicate that the accused-applicant used any caste-based words or abused, insulted or humiliated the victim on the ground of his belonging to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe,” Justice Rai said. The court also noted that the dispute “essentially arised from a transaction concerning sale of disputed property”. In its September 8 judgment, the High Court directed that the accused be discharged from the case under the SC/ST Act, setting aside the corresponding proceedings before the special SC/ST court in Ghaziabad.

1. 3S and Our Health Society vs. Union of India (UOI) and Ors. (10.09.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1019/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of implementing Front-of-Package Labelling (FoPL) on packaged foods to inform consumers about high levels of fat, sugar, and salt, particularly to protec

2. Kunal Rameshbhai Kalyani vs. The State of Gujarat and Ors. (07.09.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1018/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of whether Kunal Rameshbhai Kalyani's promise to marry the complainant, which led to a physical relationship, constituted deceitful conduct under Section

3. Pynchemalangaki Bareh vs. State of Meghalaya (10.09.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1017/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by Pynchemalangaki Bareh against the State of Meghalaya, focusing on the conviction under the POCSO Act and IPC Section 506. The core issue was whether

4. Bhag Singh (D) thr. Mahant Kashmir Singh vs. Basant Kaur (D) thr. L.Rs. and Ors. (10.09.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1016/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed a dispute over the title and possession of agricultural land between Bhag Singh (D) through Mahant Kashmir Singh and Basant Kaur (D) through L.Rs. and others. The

5. Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association vs. Union Territory of J and K and Ors. (10.09.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1021/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of whether the Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association could compel the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir to release Ms. Bilquis Mir, a government empl

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