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1. Supreme Court tells Delhi SIR-deleted voters not to fear, to hear Form 6 prosecution issue on November 19

Supreme Court tells Delhi SIR-deleted voters not to fear, to hear Form 6 prosecution issue on November 19

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said Delhi voters struck off the draft electoral roll during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) should not fear while the court is hearing the issue. It agreed to hear an application concerning the Election Commission of India's assurance that deleted voters who file Form 6 with a declaration of being first-time electors will not be prosecuted. Advocate Prashant Bhushan mentioned the matter in a pending petition by RTI activists Anjali Bharadwaj and Amrita Johri, saying voters feared prosecution and that the ECI clarification went against the Supreme Court's October 28 order. The court had directed the ECI to allow voters who shifted or could not be enumerated during SIR to fill the enumeration form or Form 8 for shifted voters. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant asked how voters could feel afraid when the court was hearing the matter, allowed the application to be filed, and said the matter was already listed for November 19, refusing urgent orders. He asked Bhushan whether the ECI clarification concerned prosecution under Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, for a false declaration of being a first-time voter. The ECI had cited an October 14 Delhi High Court order, where it made the concession, and said no action would be initiated merely because an elector had been included in a previous electoral roll and submitted Form 6 during or after SIR. The Supreme Court's October 28 order allowed over 3.15 million voters deleted from the draft roll to be given the option to fill Form 8, and asked the ECI to consider about 1.17 million voters stated to be untraceable or absent and to publish lists in local languages in all districts and booths.

2. Centre seeks removal of Delhi's Qadeemi Mosque for Central Vista project land; status report filed as per court order

The Centre has sought the removal of Delhi's Qadeemi Mosque for the Central Vista project land. A status report was filed in compliance with the court's order dated September 17.

3. Bombay High Court directs BMC to enforce noise pollution norms at construction sites

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday was hearing a writ petition filed by a Mumbai citizen challenging violation of noise pollution norms during an ongoing construction part of a building redevelopment

Bombay High Court directs BMC to enforce noise pollution norms at construction sites

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday was hearing a writ petition filed by a Mumbai citizen challenging violation of noise pollution norms during an ongoing construction part of a building redevelopment project. A Bench of Chief Justice Mahesh C Tripathi and Justice Avait Sethna directed authorities to ensure that noise pollution from construction sites does not cross the higher limit, with monitoring by senior officials and police. The Court said it was not stopping the entire work. Counsel for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation assured the Court that stop-work notices have been issued in response to noise pollution complaints. The Court stressed effective implementation on the ground, saying demarcated zones should have responsible officers and that monitoring was a duty, not charity. It said it would monitor air and noise pollution every third week. The Court also said construction cannot proceed without a categorical undertaking that permitted noise levels will not be breached, and cautioned against blackmailing builders. In its interim order concerning the flagged construction, the Court directed the developer to file an undertaking and affidavit adhering to the GR; absent that, no further construction permission should be given, and further construction is to be upon satisfaction of the undertaking. The BMC had already filed a stop-work notice and the developer had filed an objection.

4. Allahabad High Court: Discharge Plea Can Be Filed Without Bail; Exemption From Appearance Under Section 355 BNSS

Allahabad High Court: Discharge Plea Can Be Filed Without Bail; Exemption From Appearance Under Section 355 BNSS

The Allahabad High Court held that an accused can file a discharge application before the trial court without first applying for or obtaining bail. It further held that an accused may seek exemption from personal appearance under Section 355 BNSS (Section 317 CrPC) along with the discharge application by showing cogent and substantial grounds. A bench of Justice Shree Prakash Singh answered two legal questions concerning the maintainability of a discharge application and a plea for exemption from personal appearance before bail. The Court relied on Sharif Ahmed and Another v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Another, (2024) 14 SCC 122, and Maneka Sanjay Gandhi v. Rani Jethmalani, (1979) 4 SCC 167, and observed that the power to grant exemption from personal appearance should not be read restrictively and should be exercised liberally where the facts and circumstances warrant it. It also referred to its inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS and held that, in exceptional cases, the High Court could exempt an accused from personal appearance while deciding a discharge application, provided cogent reasons are recorded, but such power must be exercised sparingly. The matter arose from an application by Pankaj Chauhan challenging a charge sheet and summoning order passed by the Additional District and Sessions Judge/Special Judge (POCSO), Maharajganj, in which the State opposed the discharge plea without bail.

5. Karnataka High Court refuses to quash FIR against Amazon over alleged counterfeit sale of Ravi Belagere novel

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (November 4) dismissed a petition by Amazon Seller Services Private Limited seeking to quash an FIR lodged against it over the alleged sale of pirated copies of l

1. Akanksha Devi vs. State of U.P. and Ors. (02.11.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1253/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of Akanksha Devi's disqualification from recruitment as a Constable in the U.P. Police due to alleged medical unfitness related to a squint eye. Despite

2. A. Arun vs. Varsha Sharma and Ors. (02.11.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1252/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by A. Arun, an IPS officer, seeking expunction of adverse remarks made by the Madras High Court regarding his order classifying Varsha Sharma's father a

3. Hiroo Hotchand Advani vs. Integrated Finance Company Limited and Ors. (28.10.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1251/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Hiroo Hotchand Advani and Integrated Finance Company Limited regarding the condonation of a 423-day delay in filing an application to set aside

4. Piyush vs. State of Maharashtra and Ors. (02.11.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1250/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by Piyush against the State of Maharashtra and others, focusing on whether the criminal proceedings related to dowry death and other charges should be q

5. Arjun Gopal and Ors. vs. Union of India (UOI) and Ors. (29.10.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1249/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the regulation of firecracker use during the Diwali festival, focusing on balancing religious practices with environmental concerns. The case involved Arjun Gopal

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