Manupatra Academy

Explore. Learn. Upskill. All Things Law

Courses, Cases, Research, and Resources in One Place

New

Internships

Opportunities : Playbook : Videos

Learn More

Law Notes (1^st - 5^th Year)

Structured notes with flashcards to help law students grasp core subjects quickly.

Know More

Manupatra Certified Legal Research Program

Module-based learning : Legal research skills : Certification test

Learn More

Courses

Structured learning : Practice-oriented modules : Different stages of legal practice

Learn More

News and Recent Judgment Gist

News
Gist

1. CBI raids Mansa medical store in Parvinder Jota murder case over drug trafficking angle

The CBI raided a medical store in Mansa on Saturday morning as part of its investigation into the Parvinder Jota murder case, examining a possible drug trafficking angle. The raid was carried out at M

2. Bombay High Court Orders Action Against Police Officials And Magistrate Over Illegal Arrest

The Bombay High Court has ordered action against police officials and a magistrate in connection with an illegal arrest. The court said that the police created documents containing false details in or

3. Delhi court orders framing of PMLA charges against Yasin Malik, Engineer Rashid and five others

Delhi court orders framing of PMLA charges against Yasin Malik, Engineer Rashid and five others

Special Judge Prashant Sharma in New Delhi ordered the framing of charges against seven accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after finding sufficient material to raise a strong suspicion of their involvement in a money laundering case linked to alleged Pakistan funding through hawala channels for secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir. The accused are Yasin Malik, chief of the banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front; separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah; Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, alias Engineer Rashid; Masarat Alam; Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali; Naval Kishore Kapoor; and M/s Trison Farms and Constructions Pvt Ltd. The Enforcement Directorate alleged that proceeds of crime amounting to ₹8.94 crore were generated, received, routed, transferred, concealed, possessed, acquired and used by the accused through various channels. The ED case stems from a 2017 National Investigation Agency case in which charges under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act were invoked. The prosecution alleged that the accused received funds from the Pakistani establishment through hawala channels and other means to propagate secessionist activities and carry out acts prejudicial to the law of the land. According to the ED, money was routed through a complex network involving cash couriers and conduits who allegedly collected funds from the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi and delivered them to separatist leaders, including Malik, for subversive activities. The agency alleged that Malik received foreign funds worth more than ₹3 crore and laundered the proceeds of crime. It also accused Shah and Rashid of receiving funds through intermediaries and maintaining links with separatist organisations. The allegations are yet to be established through trial.

4. Supreme Court directs Rajasthan to seal illegal discharge points into Jojari-Luni-Bandi rivers, recover environmental compensation

Supreme Court directs Rajasthan to seal illegal discharge points into Jojari-Luni-Bandi rivers, recover environmental compensation

The Supreme Court has directed the Rajasthan government to seal and dismantle all illegal and unauthorised discharge points into the Jojari-Luni-Bandi river system and to recover environmental compensation from polluters for the entire period of violations. The directions were issued in suo motu proceedings initiated by the court last year after a news report highlighted alarming pollution levels in the Jojari river, described as a lifeline for a population of 2 million in the state. In an order issued on September 29 and uploaded recently, a bench of justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta directed the state to seal and dismantle illegal and unauthorised discharge points, including bypass arrangements, manholes, chambers, pipelines and conduits. The court also directed the concerned state authorities to initiate appropriate proceedings against the landowners or occupiers and state officials responsible for the lapses. The Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board was directed to initiate proceedings for assessment, imposition and actual recovery of Environmental Compensation for the entire period of the violations from industrial units, persons or entities that benefited from them. The court said environmental issues did not merit an incident-based response in which state bureaucracy reacts only after a violation is reported, and called for a fundamental shift requiring state machinery to anticipate potential environmental risks and act proactively. The bench said there is a dire need for a fundamental change in the manner in which the bureaucracy approaches these issues, and that the state machinery must shed its traditional reactive posture, move away from responding only after violations are brought to its notice, and bring about internal reorientation to anticipate environmental risks, act proactively and ensure continuous coordination among concerned authorities. The latest order is part of a series of directions issued over the past few months to halt industrial activities along the three rivers, strengthen common effluent treatment plants and prevent industrial waste from being discharged directly into the river system. To maintain natural flow, the court directed the Rajasthan government and authorities to undertake a comprehensive technical survey of all bridges and road crossings across the Luni, Jojari and Bandi river systems and their tributaries. The survey will identify structures that impede or could impede the rivers' natural flow, and the state was directed to remove such obstructions and put safeguards in place to prevent future construction that could disrupt the flow. The court also focused on river sand mining. A nine-member committee headed by former Rajasthan High Court judge Justice (retd) Sangeet Lodha, assisting the court on the Jojari-Luni-Bandi river ecosystems, said it had sought information from state authorities on existing sand mining leases, quantity of sand mined and restoration obligations, but the information had not been provided so far. The bench directed the state and concerned authorities to take immediate and effective enforcement action against all illegal and unauthorised Bajari/sand mining activities that have an adverse impact on the river system.

5. MP High Court declines to halt Indore metro tree felling, orders phased cutting under ornithologists

MP High Court declines to halt Indore metro tree felling, orders phased cutting under ornithologists

The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Indore refused to stop the felling of trees at Rani Sarai, the S.P. Office premises, for an underground metro station, holding that an earlier ruling on the metro alignment binds it. A Division Bench of Justice Subodh Abhyankar and Justice Jai Kumar Pillai passed the order on October 22 while disposing of a public interest litigation filed by Priyanshu Jain under Article 226 of the Constitution. The petitioner contended that the station would require felling more than 150 trees that hold the nests of about 1,000 birds, which he described as their only remaining habitat in Indore, and sought a bar on cutting the trees as well as enforcement of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The Nature Volunteers' Society, through its president Padma Shri Bhalchandra Mondhe, joined as an intervenor. Advocates Lavesh Saraswat and Shivendra Singh Parihar appeared for the petitioner and Advocate Abhinav Dhanodkar for the intervenor; they submitted that parakeets, protected under the 1972 Act, roost on these trees and that land around Regal Talkies, Gandhi Hall and Pritamlal Dua Sabhagrah could be used instead. Opposing the plea, Advocate Amol Shrivastava, appearing for M.P. Metro Rail Corporation Limited, said the alignment had already been sanctioned and all Forest Department permissions obtained, that the station had already been shortened from the standard 180 metres to 150 metres, that it could not be moved as no other free land was available, and that 2,500 trees would be planted against the 182 to be cut. Government Advocate Pradyumna Kibe appeared for the State and Advocate Kamakshi Singh for the Indore Municipal Corporation, which argued that the petition was not maintainable because the alignment had been upheld in Raj Lakshmi Foundation vs State of Madhya Pradesh by a coordinate bench on May 3, 2024; the petitioner claimed he was unaware of that case. The bench sided with the corporation, holding that shifting the station would alter the alignment and observing that "what cannot be done directly can also not be done indirectly", and that the earlier order "cannot be deviated in any manner, for whatsoever be the reasons". The court criticised the respondents for not disclosing the earlier decision sooner, saying it would have spared the parties "a false hope" since the petitioners "had already lost this petition even before it was filed". During a September 29 site visit, the bench saw thousands of birds, mostly parrots, though most came only to roost in the evening and only a few had nested, and it said there was no denying that if the trees were cut the birds would lose their place to rest, but that it was unable to interfere on the principle of stare decisis. To cause the least inconvenience to the birds, the court directed that trees must not be cut all at once or randomly but in a phased manner under the supervision of at least two ornithologists, since felling them together would cause extreme distress and shock from which the birds may never recover. Experts must account for nests, eggs and chicks while pruning, with a wildlife rescue team carrying nets and medical kits on site. The same type of trees must be planted nearby, space permitting, so they are available for roosting when the project is completed. The respondents must honour their undertaking to plant 2,500 trees, file a report within one year and submit yearly reports with Google images every April, and each bird expert is to be paid Rs 10,000.

1. Gir Vanvaso Resort vs. Pancard Clubs Limited (22.07.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1207/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Gir Vanvaso Resort and Pancard Clubs Limited, focusing on the ownership and possession of a resort under Corporate Insolvency Resolution Proces

2. Anumandala Rajesh Reddy vs. State of Karnataka and Ors. (24.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1206/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeals by Anumandala Rajesh Reddy against the State of Karnataka and others, focusing on whether the High Court erred in quashing proceedings initiated by Red

3. Indroneel Goho vs. Razouvonuo Thong and Ors. (29.09.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1203/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by Indroneel Goho against Razouvonuo Thong and others, focusing on whether the criminal proceedings for cheating under Sections 417 and 420 of the IPC s

4. Zaki Ullah Khan vs. State of U.P. and Ors. (15.07.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1202/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the deed granting fishing rights to Zaki Ullah Khan constituted a lease of immovable property, thus requiring registration and stamp duty. The Collector of

5. Rasilaben and Ors. vs. Dinesh Deumal Harani and Ors. (21.07.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/1201/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether Rasilaben and others should be impleaded as necessary parties in a suit filed by Dinesh Deumal Harani, who sought a declaration of his status as a tenant o

View More Gist.. View More News..

Law Students Hub

Notes : Flashcards : Landmark Cases & more…

Learn More

New

Legal Glossary

Complex terms decoded : Easy explanations

Learn More

On-demand Courses

Recorded classes : Comprehensive reading material :Quiz

Learn More

Self-Paced Certification

Courses to upskill or reskill

Learn More

Webinars

Recordings of experts views :Diverse topics

Learn More

Law Teachers Hub

Readings : Resources for legal educators

Learn More

Legal Posts

Explainers : Blogs : Articles : Case Analysis

Learn More

Survey Reports

AI Adoption : Technology in law

Learn More

Illustrated Cases

Legal Design : Supreme Court Cases : Multilingual Exploration

Learn More

New

Case Infographics

Quickly understand key facts, court decisions, and legal principles through easy-to-follow infographics.

Know More

Our Partners

Why Join Manupatra Academy

Brought to you by Manupatra the leaders in legal tech domain.

Curated Resources: A vast repository of meticulously compiled resources tailored for educators and learners.
Diverse Courses: An array of courses designed to cater to various levels of expertise, from beginners to advanced.
User-Friendly Interface: Accessible on any device, our intuitive interface ensures seamless navigation.

What Our Learners Say

User-Friendly Interface: Accessible on any device, our intuitive interface ensures seamless navigation.

Certification Courses 3-Day Civil Drafting Workshop

It was extremely beneficial and practical… really helped me understand the nuances of civil drafting and boosted my confidence in preparing real pleadings.

Certification Courses 3-Day Civil Drafting Workshop

The sessions were so insightful and well-structured… the faculty explained every concept with patience and clarity, which made learning much easier.

Certification Courses 3-Day Civil Drafting Workshop

Honestly, it was a great learning experience… the course covered everything from plaints to petitions in such a smooth and engaging way.

Certification Courses 3-Day Civil Drafting Workshop

The workshop was very hands-on and practical… I really liked the live feedback and the real examples shared during drafting exercises.

Certification Courses 3-Day Civil Drafting Workshop

Very well conducted and informative… I just wish it could’ve been a bit longer because the sessions were that helpful.

Certification Courses Mastering Microsoft Word for Legal Work

The session was honestly eye-opening! I never realized how much time I was wasting on formatting until now.

Certification Courses Mastering Microsoft Word for Legal Work

Really practical and focused on what lawyers actually need… I can already see how it’ll save hours in my daily work.

Certification Courses Mastering Microsoft Word for Legal Work

The trainer made even the technical tools so easy to understand… and I loved how they used real pleading examples.

Certification Courses Mastering Microsoft Word for Legal Work

Very relevant for lawyers and interns alike… it bridges the tech gap we all face while working on documents.

Certification Courses Mastering Microsoft Word for Legal Work

A concise and super useful masterclass… I now feel confident managing citations, templates, and formatting with ease.