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1. Madras HC Dismisses Plea For Removal Of Temple From Land Earmarked For Park With Rs 1 Lakh Cost

Madras HC Dismisses Plea For Removal Of Temple From Land Earmarked For Park With Rs 1 Lakh Cost

Madras HC Dismisses Plea For Removal Of Temple From Land Earmarked For Park With Rs 1 Lakh Cost It stands to reason that while taking the right stand, the Madras High Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Jesudass Cornelius v. The District Collector & Ors. in WP No. 1200 of 2022 and WMP No. 1269 of 2022 & 6288 of 2025 that was pronounced on 04-03-2026 and then finally uploaded on 07/04/2026 has dismissed a writ petition that sought to direct authorities to maintain land earmarked as a park and playground only and to remove temple. It was held by the Single Judge Bench comprising of Hon’ble Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy who authored this notable judgment that a temple existing within the land for over five decades “has to be considered as a part and parcel of the park.” It sought a writ of mandamus directing the District Collector and municipal authorities to maintain land in an approved layout at Veeraraghavapuram, Thiruverkadu as a park and playground. We need to note that the petitioner named Jusudass Cornelius from Tiruverkadu in Chennai submitted that the layout of the land was approved by the Director of Town Planning on April 20, 1960 and specific areas were earmarked as park and playground, and that the authorities were not maintaining it and permitted encroachment as temple. Notably, the Bench held that the temple had existed for more than 50 years old and could not be called as an encroachment. It was also pointed out by the Bench that, “While parks are essential for enjoyment, recreation and relaxation, a temple promotes mental well-being and thus, could be treated as part of the park. The belief and faith of the general public cannot be disturbed merely on the grounds of alleged encroachment.” While finding that the petition was filed with a malafide intention to cause a communal riot, the Bench dismissed it…

2. Hatsun loses cases against Patanjali over Aarogya biscuits

Hatsun loses cases against Patanjali over Aarogya biscuits The Madras High Court, on Tuesday (April 21, 2026), dismissed a case filed by Hatsun Agro Product Limited, the owners of the popular dairy br

3. 9 Reasons Delhi High Court Judge Didn't Back Out From Arvind Kejriwal's Case

9 Reasons Delhi High Court Judge Didn't Back Out From Arvind Kejriwal's Case Justice Sharma gave counter-arguments to each of the allegations raised by Arvind Kejriwal.

4. ‘Kejriwal is a bully’: Bansuri Swaraj after Delhi high court judge refuses to recuse

‘Kejriwal is a bully’: Bansuri Swaraj after Delhi high court judge refuses to recuse

‘Kejriwal is a bully’: Bansuri Swaraj after Delhi high court judge refuses to recuse NEW DELHI: A political flashpoint erupted on Tuesday after Arvind Kejriwal’s plea seeking the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the Delhi excise policy case was dismissed by the Delhi High Court a day earlier, prompting a sharp attack from BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj. Reacting to the court’s decision, Swaraj accused the AAP chief of attempting to pressure the judiciary. “Arvind Kejriwal is a bully. You tried to pressurise a female member of the judiciary of this country,” she said, adding that the court’s refusal to transfer the case exposed what she described as AAP’s “politics of creating pressure on the judiciary”. She further alleged that the party functioned like a “drama company” with Kejriwal as its “director”. She added, " "Arvind Kejriwal seems to have forgotten that the judicial system of this country does not function according to his convenience. It functions under the law and the Constitution of India. Immediately after the order on 9th March, he filed an application on 11th March before the chief justice of the Delhi high court, requesting that the case be transferred away from Justice Swarana Kanta. Because he did not like the order passed on 9th March." A day earlier, Justice Sharma rejected the recusal plea filed by Kejriwal and other leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party, observing that the claims were “based on conjectures and insinuations”.

5. Madhu Kishwar booked over misleading content on social media

Madhu Kishwar booked over misleading content on social media Academician Madhu Kishwar has been booked following a complaint by a Chandigarh resident over the alleged circulation of forged and mislead

1. In Re: Phalodi Accident vs. National Highways Authority of India and Ors. (13.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0375/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the systemic negligence and infrastructure failures leading to fatal road accidents in Phalodi, Rajasthan, and Rangareddy, Telangana, involving the National Highwa

2. Juvenile Delinquent vs. State of U.P. and Ors. (06.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0374/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of a juvenile, declared by the Juvenile Justice Board, being wrongfully detained in a regular jail for over two years despite being eligible for bail. Th

3. Agriculture Produce Market Committee, Deesa vs. National Horticulture Board and Ors. (17.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0373/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the Agriculture Produce Market Committee, Deesa (APMCD) was entitled to a subsidy from the National Horticulture Board (NHB) and NABARD for constructing a

4. Madan Singh and Ors. vs. State of Haryana and Ors. (16.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0372/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the validity of Haryana's policy decisions to regularize contractual/ad hoc/daily wage employees in Groups "B", "C", and "D". The appellants, Madan Singh and other

5. Nagreeka Indcon Products Pvt. Ltd. vs. Cargocare Logistics (India) Pvt. Ltd. (17.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0371/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the arbitration clause in a contract using the word "can" mandates arbitration or allows for other dispute resolution methods, including civil court procee

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