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1. Supreme Court lifts firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR for 48 hours on November 7 and 8 with set time windows

The Supreme Court of India, in an order delivered on October 29, lifted the perpetual ban on firecrackers across Delhi and the National Capital Region for 48 hours on November 7 and 8. The court permi

Supreme Court lifts firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR for 48 hours on November 7 and 8 with set time windows

The Supreme Court of India, in an order delivered on October 29, lifted the perpetual ban on firecrackers across Delhi and the National Capital Region for 48 hours on November 7 and 8. The court permitted the sale and use of approved green crackers only during specific windows: 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This decision followed a review of the decade-long Arjun Gopal litigation, where the court noted that previous regulatory attempts lacked necessary enforcement audits or health impact data. To balance environmental degradation with public celebration, the bench temporarily restored suspended trading licenses and directed authorities to strictly police the market and monitor air quality. The court's ruling addressed the lack of scriptural foundation for bursting explosives but granted a limited legal window for the commercial practice.

2. Sikkim High Court Condones 223-Day Delay By National Insurance Company, Imposes ₹50,000 Cost

The Sikkim High Court has condoned a 223-day delay by National Insurance Company Limited in filing a revision petition. Justice Bhaskar Raj Pradhan observed that a justice-oriented approach should be

Sikkim High Court Condones 223-Day Delay By National Insurance Company, Imposes ₹50,000 Cost

The Sikkim High Court has condoned a 223-day delay by National Insurance Company Limited in filing a revision petition. Justice Bhaskar Raj Pradhan observed that a justice-oriented approach should be adopted while considering applications for condonation of delay. The Court imposed costs of ₹50,000 on the company for incorrectly attributing the delay to the ill-health of its previous counsel without proper verification. The company had filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963, citing the previous counsel's alleged ill-health, time taken by present counsel to examine records, and deputation of its officers for Special Intensive Revision duties in West Bengal. It later withdrew the allegation against the previous counsel, admitting it was made due to a communication gap. The Court found the explanation unsatisfactory and noted that the claim regarding SIR duties lacked supporting documents, but condoned the delay to allow the revision petition to be heard on merits. The application was allowed subject to payment of ₹50,000 as costs to the Sikkim State Legal Services Authority for rehabilitation of POCSO victims of sexual assault. Date of decision: 08.10.2026.

3. Meghalaya High Court quashes POCSO case after survivor living with accused consents

The Meghalaya High Court quashed the FIR and consequential proceedings under the POCSO Act against a 24-year-old man after the survivor, now aged 19, and her mother, the original complainant, expresse

Meghalaya High Court quashes POCSO case after survivor living with accused consents

The Meghalaya High Court quashed the FIR and consequential proceedings under the POCSO Act against a 24-year-old man after the survivor, now aged 19, and her mother, the original complainant, expressed no objection. The Court examined the survivor's informed and voluntary consent through the report of the Secretary, High Court Legal Services Committee. Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere observed that the parties were living together as husband and wife with their two children and found no impediment to allowing the petition. The case arose from an FIR registered at Nongstoin Police Station in 2021 under Sections 5(j)(ii)(l) and 6 of the POCSO Act. The Court held that POCSO proceedings may be quashed in exceptional circumstances where consent is genuine, informed and free from coercion, and the parties are living together as a family with children, while balancing justice, deterrence and rehabilitation with social realities. It directed the authorities to ensure that the survivor and her two children receive applicable government welfare benefits and vocational training assistance. Date of Decision: 03.11.2026.

4. Delhi High Court exempts lawyers and court staff from BS-VI vehicle entry restrictions on court working days

Justice Amit Mahajan of the Delhi High Court passed an order on a petition by the Delhi High Court Bar Association exempting lawyers and court staff from restrictions on the entry of non-Delhi-registe

Delhi High Court exempts lawyers and court staff from BS-VI vehicle entry restrictions on court working days

Justice Amit Mahajan of the Delhi High Court passed an order on a petition by the Delhi High Court Bar Association exempting lawyers and court staff from restrictions on the entry of non-Delhi-registered vehicles that do not meet BS-VI emission standards; the exemption applies on court working days. The Delhi government had decided on June 23 to prohibit the entry of outside motor vehicles not meeting BS-VI standards into Delhi from November 1 to January 31, citing pollution. The association sought exemption for vehicles lawfully used by advocates residing in the National Capital Region and travelling to Delhi for professional duties, saying many advocates come from Gurugram, Faridabad, Noida and Ghaziabad. DHCBA president and senior advocate N Hariharan questioned the blanket nature of the ban, arguing that courts could not function if advocates could not attend. The petition acknowledged clean air concerns and the state's authority to regulate vehicular emissions but sought exemption in the interest of the administration of justice, citing the Supreme Court judgment in Anita Kushwaha v. Pushap Sudan recognising access to justice as a facet of Articles 14 and 21 and arguing that timely attendance of advocates serves litigants and the administration of justice. Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra and CJP's Saurav Das criticised the exemption, questioning its legality and raising concerns about judicial accountability and equality before the law.

5. CBI arrests Plant Quarantine Station Visakhapatnam Assistant Director and private individual in ₹1 lakh bribery case

The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested T.M. Sudhakara, Assistant Director and In-charge of the Plant Quarantine Station, Visakhapatnam, and S. Satyanarayana in an alleged bribery matter. Accordi

CBI arrests Plant Quarantine Station Visakhapatnam Assistant Director and private individual in ₹1 lakh bribery case

The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested T.M. Sudhakara, Assistant Director and In-charge of the Plant Quarantine Station, Visakhapatnam, and S. Satyanarayana in an alleged bribery matter. According to a CBI release, the Assistant Director allegedly demanded ₹1 lakh for clearance of containers belonging to a private firm. The CBI laid a trap and caught the accused accepting ₹1 lakh from a private individual. Searches were conducted at premises in Visakhapatnam, Faridabad, and Thimanapalli Village, Kolar District, Karnataka. The arrested accused were produced before a competent court on Saturday, and investigation is ongoing.

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