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1. Excise policy case: Delhi HC to hear Kejriwal's plea seeking recusal of judge

Excise policy case: Delhi HC to hear Kejriwal's plea seeking recusal of judge

CBI opposes plea for judge’s recusal in Delhi liquor policy case The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday (April 9, 2026) informed the Delhi High Court that former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other discharged accused in the liquor policy case cannot seek the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma merely because she attended a “legal seminar” by the Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad, as it does not demonstrate any ideological association. In response to applications by the AAP leader and others seeking the judge’s recusal from hearing the CBI’s challenge to the trial court’s discharge order, the agency said, “If attending a function of Akhil Bhartiya Adhivakta Parishad shows ideological bias of any judge then large number of sitting High Court and Supreme Court judges would have to recuse from hearing any case where politically exposed persons are accused”. Published - April 09, 2026 07:31 pm IST --- Excise policy case: Delhi HC to hear Kejriwal's plea seeking recusal of judge - Litigation - 2 min read Excise policy case: Delhi HC to hear Kejriwal's plea seeking recusal of judge The AAP leader will argue his plea, which will come up for hearing at 2.30 pm, before Justice Sharma. New Delhi, The Delhi High Court will on Monday hear a plea by former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and others discharged in the liquor policy case seeking the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing a CBI petition against the trial court decision. The AAP leader will argue his plea, which will come up for hearing at 2.30 pm, before Justice Sharma. On April 6, the judge had taken the AAP chief's application for her recusal on record and listed it for hearing on April 13. Kejriwal has sought the recusal of Justice Sharma, claiming there was a grave, bona fide and reasonable apprehension that the hearing in the matter before her would not be impartial and neutral. On February 27, the trial court discharged Kejriwal, Sisodia and 21 others in the excise policy case and pulled up the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), saying its case was wholly unable to survive judicial scrutiny and stood discredited in its entirety.

2. Delhi HC flags delays in parole cases, orders SOPs for timely compliance

Delhi HC flags delays in parole cases, orders SOPs for timely compliance - Litigation - 2 min read Delhi HC flags delays in parole cases, orders SOPs for timely compliance A single-judge Bench of Jus

Delhi HC flags delays in parole cases, orders SOPs for timely compliance

Delhi HC flags delays in parole cases, orders SOPs for timely compliance - Litigation - 2 min read Delhi HC flags delays in parole cases, orders SOPs for timely compliance A single-judge Bench of Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani was hearing a petition filed by Nandu alias Ram Kishore, which raised issues regarding delays in the processing of parole. New Delhi, Expressing concern over repeated delays in complying with court orders on parole and furlough applications, the Delhi High Court has directed the government to formulate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure timely compliance in such urgent cases. A single-judge Bench of Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani was hearing a petition filed by Nandu alias Ram Kishore, which raised issues regarding delays in the processing of parole. After interacting through video-conferencing with the Principal Secretary (Home) and the Jail Superintendent of Tihar Jail, the Delhi High Court directed that officials must address the issue at the administrative level, identify bottlenecks causing delays, and put in place SOPs to ensure that court orders are promptly communicated to the concerned authorities and complied with within stipulated timelines. "The court has impressed upon the Principal Secretary (Home) the need for scrupulous and timely compliance with court orders and directions," observed Justice Bhambhani, directing that a copy of the SOPs be placed on record before the next date of hearing. In its order, the Delhi High Court noted that the Jail Superintendent attributed the delay in complying with its earlier directions to internal administrative procedures involved in processing parole and similar relief through both jail authorities and the Home Department. The order expressed "anguish" to the Principal Secretary (Home) over the repeated non-compliance with timelines in matters relating to…

3. Race Club land dispute: Delhi HC records govt assurance on due process, disposes suit

Race Club land dispute: Delhi HC records govt assurance on due process, disposes suit

Race Club land dispute: Delhi HC records govt assurance on due process, disposes suit - Litigation - 1 min read Race Club land dispute: Delhi HC records govt assurance on due process, disposes suit The Court further countermanded the injunction against dispossession from the 54-acre property in the heart of Delhi. The Delhi High Court has recorded the Centre's submission that it will not dispossess the Delhi Race Club (1940) Ltd. from the disputed land without following due process of law, and held the government bound by this statement while disposing of the suit. The Court further countermanded the injunction against dispossession from the 54-acre property in the heart of Delhi. Appearing for the Union of India, Central Government Standing Counsel Ashish K Dixit, on instructions, submitted that the government would not dispossess the plaintiff without adhering to due process of law, as also reflected in the eviction notice dated March 12, 2026. The Court further observed that if the authorities seek to resume the land, they must initiate proceedings strictly in accordance with the law. The Court had earlier granted interim protection to the Delhi Race Club on March 25, 2026, noting that a prima facie case was made out, the balance of convenience lay in its favour, and irreparable harm would be caused if protection was denied. Clarifying that it has not expressed any opinion on the merits, the Court left all rights and contentions of the parties open. With both sides agreeing, the Court disposed of the suit along with pending applications and cancelled the next date of hearing fixed for May 18, 2026.

4. SC to hear plea seeking immediate implementation of Women Reservation Bill

SC to hear plea seeking immediate implementation of Women Reservation Bill

SC to hear plea seeking immediate implementation of Women Reservation Bill - Litigation - 2 min read SC to hear plea seeking immediate implementation of Women Reservation Bill Ahead of the upcoming special session of Parliament, the Supreme Court is slated to hear, on Monday, a plea seeking immediate implementation of 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state Legislative Assemblies. New Delhi, Ahead of the upcoming special session of Parliament, the Supreme Court is slated to hear, on Monday, a plea seeking immediate implementation of 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state Legislative Assemblies. As per the causelist uploaded on the website of the apex court, a bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan is scheduled to hear the petition filed by Congress leader Jaya Thakur on April 13. Contending that the benefit of one-third quota for women should not be deferred, the plea has sought immediate enforcement of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which provides for one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies. In November 2023, the top court had observed that it would be "very difficult" to strike down the provision in the law which stipulates that the quota for women will come into force only after the completion of the next decennial Census and the subsequent delimitation exercise. The plea had argued that such preconditions are not necessary as the number of seats is already determined, and that women, who constitute nearly half of the country's population, remain underrepresented in elected bodies. The hearing assumes significance as the Parliament is expected to take up the Women's Reservation (Amendment) Bill during a special session beginning April 16.

5. Irish prime minister announces fuel tax cuts to stop protests over soaring pump prices

Irish prime minister announces fuel tax cuts to stop protests over soaring pump prices

Irish prime minister announces fuel tax cuts to stop protests over soaring pump prices - International - 3 min read Irish prime minister announces fuel tax cuts to stop protests over soaring pump prices It was not immediately clear if the proposal will quell the uprisings, though protests diminished Sunday amid a police crackdown. Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin said Sunday that his government will offer new fuel tax cuts to try to end crippling protests over soaring gas costs, though he slammed the tactics of farmers and truckers who had blocked access to the nation's only oil refinery and several depots. Martin said the package amounting to 505 million euros ($592 million) will ease some of the cost of living pressures that have grown since the U.S.-Israel war on Iran led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital channel for the world's oil. The relief measure, which needs parliamentary approval, would come on top of a 250 million euro tax break approved nearly three weeks ago. It was not immediately clear if the proposal will quell the uprisings, though protests diminished Sunday amid a police crackdown. Over six days the actions caused chaos as blockades at Ireland's refinery, a major port and several vital depots prevented tanker trucks from delivering fuel to service stations and many gas pumps ran dry. Slow-moving convoys of vehicles also caused traffic jams on major highways. Martin said Ireland had been on the brink of having oil tankers redirected to other countries and its refinery shut down.

1. Channappa (D) thr. L.Rs. vs. Parvatewwa (D) thr. L.Rs. (09.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0338/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether Suit - II, filed by Parvatewwa (represented by Prema), was barred by res judicata or Order II Rule 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, given prior proceeding

2. Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited and Ors. vs. R.Z. Malpani (09.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0337/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether a valid arbitration agreement existed between Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) and R.Z. Malpani, following a letter of i

3. Nirmal Ujjwal Credit Co-operative Society Ltd. vs. Ravi Sethia and Ors. (09.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0336/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the eligibility of Nirmal Ujjwal Credit Co-operative Society Ltd. to submit a resolution plan for Morarji Textiles Ltd. under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2

4. Roma Ahuja vs. The State and Ors. (09.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0335/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the limitation period for taking cognizance of an offence should be computed from the date of filing the complaint or the date of cognizance by the magistr

5. Russi Fisheries P. Ltd. and Ors. vs. Bhavna Seth and Ors. (09.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0334/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by Russi Fisheries P. Ltd. and others against Bhavna Seth and others concerning the specific performance of a land sale agreement. The core issue was wh

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