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1. Karnataka High Court asks State’s response to plea complaining about impact of tunnel road project to Hebbal lake

Karnataka High Court asks State’s response to plea complaining about impact of tunnel road project to Hebbal lake

Karnataka High Court asks State’s response to plea complaining about impact of tunnel road project to Hebbal lake The High Court of Karnataka on Thursday ordered issue of notice to State government on a PIL petition questioning the project that envisages constructing a 2.2 km long three-lane, short transitory twin tunnel from Hebbal junction to the Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries University (KVAFSU) at an estimated cost of ₹1,130 crore. Also, the Court orally warned of staying the project if the Government and its authorities failed to file its response to the issues raised in the petition in writing before the next date of hearing on August 24. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice K.S. Hemalekha passed the order on the petition filed by Guruprasad R.K, a technocrat, Rishvanjas Raghavan, founder of Bengaluru Nava Nirmana Party’s youth wing, and Elizabeth Soumya, founder of Hebbal Nature Society. Apart from responding to the issues raised in the petitions, the Bench directed the Government to file affidavit specifying if any study has been conducted on the impact of the project on Hebbal lake, and stating that whether studies have covered the question whether tunnel would cause any obstruction to lake’s inflow or outflow of water. The Bench also ordered issue of notice to M/s Rithwik Projects Pvt. Contending that the project poses a severe threat to the ecologically sensitive Hebbal lake and has been approved by violating various provisions of the law, it has been pointed out in the petition that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) itself acknowledges the hydrological sensitivity of the area, noting groundwater movement and the need for a watertight structure near the lake. Stating that the DPR admits that the tunnel will be just 8-12 metres from the lake boundary, the…

2. SC allows interim bail to cyber-security researcher in case relating to unauthorised accessing of computer networks

SC allows interim bail to cyber-security researcher in case relating to unauthorised accessing of computer networks

SC allows interim bail to cyber-security researcher in case relating to unauthorised accessing of computer networks The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed interim bail to a cyber-security researcher accused by the Chennai Police of unauthorisedly accessing computer networks and extracting insurance-related data. A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant issued notice to the State of Tamil Nadu, returnable on September 18. The petitioner-cyber researcher, Himanshu Pathak, had moved the Supreme Court after the Madras High Court, on July 3, rejected his plea to quash the chargesheet filed against him by the CCB Cyber Crime Police Station for offences under Sections 66 (punishment for accessing computer systems or networks without permission) read with 43(b) (extraction of data from a computer) under the Information Technology Act. Pathak, besides the State of Tamil Nadu, has arraigned Star Health and Allied Insurance Co. Pathak was represented by advocates Prashant Bhushan and Cheryl Dsouza. Karunakaran accepted notice on behalf of the State. Advocate Shloka Narayanan, who appeared on caveat on behalf of the respondent insurance company, accepted notice on behalf of her client. The court asked the State to also “furnish details of similar cases/criminal antecedents, if any, pending/registered against the petitioner”.

3. Iltija booked for ‘assaulting’ cop; PDP says she was manhandled

Iltija booked for ‘assaulting’ cop; PDP says she was manhandled

Iltija booked for ‘assaulting’ cop; PDP says she was manhandled Cop alleged that itija bit his forearm, causing it to bleed SRINAGAR: J&K Police registered an FIR against PDP’s Iltija Mufti, accusing her of assaulting a police officer during the party’s protest against the abrogation of Article 370 on Tuesday, an officer said.Iltija has been booked under sections 121, 132 and 191 of BNS that relate to assaulting public servants and rioting. Police have also named her mother, former CM and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, for allegedly violating restrictions.According to police, Iltija allegedly assaulted a cop while he was discharging his duties. They alleged she bit his forearm, causing it to bleed. PDP, however, denied the charges and accused police of manhandling Iltija and injuring her. Arif Amin, a PDP functionary, said he saw Iltija trying “to peacefully reach Lal Chowk to register her protest”. “She was dragged for nearly half an hour while we were kept over 30 metres away. Every time we tried to reach her, police pushed us back, beat us.”PDP said police reached Mehbooba’s Khimber home and were questioning Iltija, who was under treatment for her injuries. “Questioning an injured person while she is under treatment raises serious concerns... Authorities must respect her medical condition and ensure that due process is followed with dignity and humanity,” it said.Mohit Bhan, a PDP spokesperson, called the FIR a blatant misuse of power and authority.

4. HC convicts Tarun Tejpal in 2013 sexual assault case, sentences him to 10 years

HC convicts Tarun Tejpal in 2013 sexual assault case, sentences him to 10 years The Bombay High Court on Thursday (August 6, 2026) convicted Tarun Tejpal, former editor of Tehelka magazine, in a 2013

HC convicts Tarun Tejpal in 2013 sexual assault case, sentences him to 10 years

HC convicts Tarun Tejpal in 2013 sexual assault case, sentences him to 10 years The Bombay High Court on Thursday (August 6, 2026) convicted Tarun Tejpal, former editor of Tehelka magazine, in a 2013 sexual assault case and sentenced him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment. The Goa Division Bench of Justice Neela Gokhale and Justice Amit Jamsandekar set aside the trial court’s 2021 judgment that had acquitted Tejpal. Terming the ruling “perverse”, the Bench said that the trial court fell for the notion that a sexual assault complainant must be a “perfect victim” and conduct herself in a certain way to appear credible. The court ordered Tejpal to surrender within two weeks but extended it to four weeks on a request. In its 81-page judgment, the court expressed disapproval about the way the defence highlighted the complainant’s personal life, and noted that it found it surprising that the trial court “remained silent and allowed the defence to harass and humiliate her during the cross examination”. Tarun Tejpal case - a timeline The court said that the prosecution had established its case “beyond every reasonable doubt” and the victim too had stood firm in her testimony. The trial court had proceeded with the notion that a sexual assault complainant must behave in a stereotypical manner, the court said. “The ‘perfect victim’ concept, more formally known as an ‘ideal victim’, described an unspoken cultural archetype where a person is fully believed, sympathised with and granted legitimacy only if they exhibit absolute vulnerability, complete innocence and total passivity,” the court said. When a victim does not fit the description, the trauma is devalued, it added.

5. Chicago man sues US government over $30,000 damage after CBP raid

Chicago man sues US government over $30,000 damage after CBP raid A Chicago homeowner has filed a lawsuit against the US government, alleging that immigration officers entered his property without a w

1. Karan Chettri and Ors. vs. State of Sikkim (20.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0810/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by Karan Chettri and others against the High Court of Sikkim's decision, which upheld their conviction under Section 376D and Section 450 read with Sect

2. Anita Maurya and Ors. vs. State of Uttar Pradesh and Ors. (23.07.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0809/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the continuation of a complaint against Anita Maurya and others constituted an abuse of the court process. The appellants, involved in a land dispute with

3. KKH Finvest Pvt. Ltd. and Ors. vs. Ashiesh Shukla and Ors. (05.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0807/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether Ashiesh Shukla, not a signatory to the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) dated 09.05.2022, was bound by its arbitration clauses. The appellants, KKH Finvest P

4. Patel Infrastructure Limited vs. Aditya Construction (05.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0806/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether a buyer from a micro or small enterprise (MSME) can initiate arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, against such MSME. The parties i

5. Commissioner of Central Excise, Hyderabad-IV vs. Xerox India Ltd. and Ors. (05.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0805/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the activity undertaken by Xerox India Ltd. at its warehouse, involving the assembly of imported modules into photocopiers, constituted "manufacture" under

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