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1. Supreme Court decides to watch progress on Cauvery water-sharing, tells Tamil Nadu water is being given

Supreme Court decides to watch progress on Cauvery water-sharing, tells Tamil Nadu water is being given The Supreme Court on Monday (August 17, 2026) decided to wait and watch the progress in Cauvery

Supreme Court decides to watch progress on Cauvery water-sharing, tells Tamil Nadu water is being given

Supreme Court decides to watch progress on Cauvery water-sharing, tells Tamil Nadu water is being given The Supreme Court on Monday (August 17, 2026) decided to wait and watch the progress in Cauvery water sharing between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, even as Karnataka said that over 12,000 cusecs was released by 8 a.m. on August 17. A Bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath addressed Tamil Nadu, saying “it is not that the State [Karnataka] is not giving water to you”. Vaidyanthan, emphasised that the court must ensure that Karnataka should strictly follow the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) directions on water allocation. The court said it would watch the progress while seeking a fresh status report. Katarki, for Karnataka, submitted it was “erroneous” to allege that it had not complied with the CWMA directions. “We have complied in full, especially considering the fact that this is a distress year,” Mr. Karnataka affidavit had submitted it was able to overcome the challenges of a distress year and worsening El Nino conditions to ensure the supply of water from its Kabini reservoir due to large inflows owing to good rainfall in the Wayanad area above the Kabini catchment which lies in Kerala. “The releases from the KRS and Kabini reservoirs have already been reflected at the inter-State border at Biligundlu. From July 29 to August 10, Karnataka has released 1,64,080 cusecs from its reservoirs, and after a time lag of two days, the flows have reached the inter-State border Biligundlu measured by the Central Water Commission gauge station,” Karnataka had maintained in the affidavit. However, Tamil Nadu had filed an additional affidavit in the Supreme Court recently, arguing that Karnataka’s release of water was “never voluntary… --- Ensure compliance of CWMA directions on Cauvery water release to TN: SC to Karnataka - Litigation - 3 min read Ensure compliance of CWMA directions on Cauvery water release to TN: SC to Karnataka New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Karnataka government to ensure compliance of the Cauvery Water Management Authority's (CWMA) direction on the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.

2. Expert Take: The Day I Was Asked Whether My Industry Was Stealing India's Water

Expert Take: The Day I Was Asked Whether My Industry Was Stealing India's Water - Opinions - 5 min read Expert Take: The Day I Was Asked Whether My Industry Was Stealing India's Water In contemporary

3. Supreme Court seeks response from AAP’s Vishesh Ravi on plea by BJP's Yogender Chandolia alleging false education declaration

Supreme Court seeks response from AAP’s Vishesh Ravi on plea by BJP's Yogender Chandolia alleging false education declaration

Supreme Court seeks response from AAP’s Vishesh Ravi on plea by BJP's Yogender Chandolia alleging false education declaration The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Yogender Chandolia’s plea challenging the election of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Vishesh Ravi from Delhi’s Karol Bagh over an alleged false educational qualification declaration. A Bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice R Mahadevan was hearing Chandolia’s challenge to a Delhi High Court judgment that had dismissed his challenge to Ravi’s 2020 election victory. In April 2026, the High Court had held that the case could not continue after fresh elections were held in 2025. Chandolia, who contested the 2020 Karol Bagh election as the BJP candidate, challenged Ravi’s election on the ground that he had furnished allegedly false information regarding his educational qualification in his affidavit and Form 26. Ravi had won the 2020 election with 67,433 votes, while Chandolia finished second with 35,686 votes. The dispute has continued even after the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, when Ravi was re-elected from Karol Bagh. In its April 24, 2026 judgment, a Division Bench of the Delhi High Court held that Chandolia’s plea could not amount to a corrupt practice under Section 123(4) of the Representation of the People Act. The High Court had held that the provision covers false statements made about another candidate to hurt their electoral prospects, whereas Chandolia’s allegation concerned Ravi’s own educational qualifications.

4. State tells Supreme Court Shyamkanu Mahanta pressured Zubeen Garg to go to Singapore; arranged women, alcohol

State tells Supreme Court Shyamkanu Mahanta pressured Zubeen Garg to go to Singapore; arranged women, alcohol

State tells Supreme Court Shyamkanu Mahanta pressured Zubeen Garg to go to Singapore; arranged women, alcohol The Supreme Court on Monday directed the State of Assam to diligently proceed with the trial against Northeast Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, an accused in the case concerning the drowning death of renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg. [Shyamkanu Mahanta v. State of Assam] A Bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and R Mahadevan passed the direction while hearing a bail plea filed by Mahanta. Mahanta, who has organised the Northeast Festival since 2013, was arrested after Garg died while swimming in Singapore on September 19, 2025 Today, Advocate General (AG) Devajit Saikia, representing the State of Assam, told the Court that the trial was proceeding on a day-to-day basis and that crucial witnesses were likely to be examined over the next few weeks. “The prosecution shall be diligent in prosecuting this case,” the Court ordered. Justice Nagarathna orally remarked that the Court was putting pressure on the State to proceed with the trial and would examine the progress made when the matter is heard next. Garg drowned under alleged mysterious circumstances while swimming in Singaporean seas. Following the incident, multiple first information reports (FIRs) were registered alleging offences including criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide not amounting to murder against Mahanta and others. Senior Advocate Siddharth Dave, appearing for Mahanta, argued that Garg had voluntarily entered the sea and that his client was not present when the incident occurred. “Admittedly, the case of the prosecution is that this person, who is an adult, goes on to a boat and jumps into the sea wearing a life jacket. He swims and something happens to him and he drowns.

5. Delhi HC orders takedown of derogatory content on actress Khushi Kapoor

Delhi HC orders takedown of derogatory content on actress Khushi Kapoor

Delhi HC orders takedown of derogatory content on actress Khushi Kapoor The Delhi High Court has directed the takedown of derogatory content, deepfakes and AI-generated online content on Bollywood actress Khushi Kapoor. Justice Jyoti Singh passed the interim order on a suit filed by Kapoor seeking the protection of her personality rights. Justice Singh observed that Kapoor has generated independent goodwill, recognition and commercial value. "When attributes of famous personalities are used unauthorisedly, it leads not only to commercial detriment but also impacts his/her right to privacy/personality and live with dignity," the August 12 order stated further. In her suit, Kapoor had pleaded for the removal of websites involved in disseminating obscene content using her name, image or personality attributes, or those involved in the unauthorised sale of merchandise, and commercial exploitation of her personality. She also sought action against YouTube channels and fake/unknown social media profiles engaged in such activity. Among other content, Kapoor flagged a Hong Kong based company called SeaArt, which was involved in operating a website showing a dedicated search result on AI-generated content that misused Kapoors name and image. She also highlighted a US-based company called JanitorAI operating a chatbot impersonating as her and generating obscene AI-generated content.

1. Mageba Bridge Products Private Limited vs. Trade Centre (12.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0867/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Mageba Bridge Products Private Limited and Trade Centre, focusing on whether the suit for recovery of money was barred by limitation and if the

2. Union of India (UOI) vs. Sunil Biyani (12.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0866/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the Bombay High Court could grant protection from arrest to Sunil Biyani after dismissing his pre-arrest bail application. The Union of India appealed agai

3. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Public School vs. M. Vimala and Ors. (06.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0865/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Public School and M. Vimala regarding the termination of Vimala's probationary teaching position due to her B. Ed. deg

4. Punjab National Bank vs. Shree Jyoti Education and Management Trust World and Ors. (12.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0864/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Punjab National Bank (PNB) and Shree Jyoti Education and Management Trust regarding the settlement of a loan account. The core issue was whethe

5. Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited vs. Rekha and Ors. (12.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0863/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the liability of Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) for compensation due to electrocution incidents involving Rekha and others. The court exa

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