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 (BETA)

News
Gist

1. Human trafficking feeds on migration, Supreme Court outs their 'close link’

Human trafficking feeds on migration, Supreme Court outs their 'close link’

Human trafficking feeds on migration, Supreme Court outs their 'close link’ The Supreme Court has drawn a close link between migration and human trafficking, which it described as one of the worst forms of human exploitation. A journey in search of dignified livelihood often descends into a nightmare, mostly for women, and even children, the court said. Mahadevan highlighted how “systemic inequalities transform a survival strategy into a pathway of exploitation”. While not all migration was trafficking, the latter phenomenon rarely occurred in the absence of migration, the court said. “For a large majority of this country’s population, migration is a survival and livelihood strategy; the structural vulnerabilities that drive such movement also create conditions conducive to coercion and deception… Trafficking cannot be separated from broader migration flows. Rather, it emerges from within them,” Justice Pardiwala said in a 297-page judgment pronounced on May 29, and released during the weekend of May 30-31. The judgment further addressed the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act or ITPA’s failure to accord rights and protections to voluntary adult sex workers. The silence of the statute, Justice Pardiwala observed, has only made the deep social stigma against them louder. This, the court said, had resulted in voluntary adult sex workers being isolated, marginalised, and unable to access protections that the law otherwise extends to them.

2. Punjab and Haryana High Court suspends former CBI Court special judge

Punjab and Haryana High Court suspends former CBI Court special judge The Punjab and Haryana High Court has suspended with immediate effect judicial officer Rajeev Goyal, the former Panchkula CBI Cour

3. Rahul targets Centre over CBSE OSM row, alleges ‘fraud’ in scanning process

Rahul targets Centre over CBSE OSM row, alleges ‘fraud’ in scanning process

Rahul targets Centre over CBSE OSM row, alleges ‘fraud’ in scanning process Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday (May 31, 2026) sharpened his attack on the Centre and the CBSE over the On-Screen Marking (OSM) controversy, alleging that changes in tender conditions had enabled irregularities in the scanning of answer sheets and describing the episode as a “fraud”. Gandhi also posted a video of his interaction with a group of students affected by the controversy, describing it as a “revealing chat with my fellow ‘anti-national Soros agents’.” In a post on X, Mr. Gandhi said the CBSE’s May 2025 tender required answer sheets to be scanned with automatic robotic scanners, spines preserved, at a minimum of 300 DPI. The tender re-issued in August removed all of it and scanners became generic and resolution dropped to 200 DPI, so that COEMPT can be chosen as the vendor, he alleged. “The blurred copies, the missing pages, the unscanned books — they are not “errors.” They are the predictable outcome of a contract written to fit a vendor. And every child whose marks were wrongly evaluated is a victim of it,” Mr. Gandhi said. “This morning, the Prime Minister had time to speak about mangoes. He has not had time to speak about 18.5 lakh children whose answer sheets were scanned with phones. Sharing a video of his interaction with affected students, Mr.

4. Supreme Court Judge visits Bengaluru Central Prison, launches skill development and mental health initiatives

Supreme Court Judge visits Bengaluru Central Prison, launches skill development and mental health initiatives

Supreme Court Judge visits Bengaluru Central Prison, launches skill development and mental health initiatives I Justice Vikram Nath of the Supreme Court and executive chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NLSA) visited the Bengaluru Central Prison at Parappana Agrahara on Sunday and inaugurated several initiatives aimed at improving rehabilitation, skill development and mental healthcare services for inmates. Justice Nath was accompanied by Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru of the Karnataka High Court and patron-in-chief of the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA), justice Anu Sivaraman, executive chairperson of KSLSA, and other senior judicial and legal services officials. They first visited the prison’s Legal Services Centre and reviewed the legal-aid and welfare measures being provided to inmates. They later inaugurated a computer laboratory sponsored by R.V. College of Engineering, Bengaluru, under the theme “Cells to Skills”, a programme designed to equip prisoners with digital and vocational skills to support their rehabilitation and reintegration into society. The delegation also visited the prison hospital’s De-Addiction Centre, where they were briefed by medical officers on the treatment and counselling facilities available for inmates struggling with substance abuse. In a significant step towards improving mental healthcare within prisons, they inaugurated a Tele-MANAS facility in the women’s prison wing. The service will provide inmates with access to mental health counselling and treatment through trained professionals and specialists via telecommunication platforms.

5. Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in Rape Case, Notes ₹30-Crore Settlement Talks; Calls FIR a ‘Counter Blast'

Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in Rape Case, Notes ₹30-Crore Settlement Talks; Calls FIR a ‘Counter Blast'

Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in Rape Case, Notes ₹30-Crore Settlement Talks; Calls FIR a ‘Counter Blast' Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in Rape Case, Notes ₹30-Crore Settlement Talks; Calls FIR a ‘Counter Blast' Supreme Court grants businessman anticipatory bail in rape case. The Supreme Court recently granted anticipatory bail to a Kerala-based businessman in a rape and sexual harassment case, observing that documents placed on record indicated that a financial settlement of Rs 30 crore had been discussed between the parties and that the complainant's FIR appeared to have been lodged as a "counter blast" after the businessman initiated extortion proceedings against her and her husband. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan set aside a September 2025 order of the Kerala High Court which had refused anticipatory bail to Venu Gopalakrishnan in a case registered for offences punishable under Sections 351(2), 64, 74, 75 and 79 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and 67A of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The case arose from an FIR lodged on August 5, 2025, at Infopark Police Station, Ernakulam, by a former employee of the appellant's company. The complainant alleged that she had been subjected to sexual harassment and rape by the businessman during her period of employment. According to the appellant, the complainant had joined his company as an Executive Assistant in February 2024 and resigned in May 2025. He contended that allegations surfaced only after rumours regarding an alleged illicit relationship began circulating on social media. The appellant claimed that a meeting was subsequently arranged between him, the complainant and her husband to address the controversy.

1. The State By Lokayuktha Police vs. K. Rangayya and Ors. (26.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0576/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by the State through the Lokayuktha Police, Karnataka, challenging the Karnataka High Court's decision to quash an FIR against K. Rangayya under Section

2. The State of Tripura vs. Panna Ahmed (26.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0571/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the High Court was justified in allowing the recall of the prosecutrix for further cross-examination in the case between The State of Tripura and Panna Ahm

3. Harjindra Singh and Ors. vs. The State of U.P. (27.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0570/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeals of Harjindra Singh and Dilbag Singh against their convictions for kidnapping and related offenses under Sections 364A and 368 of the Indian Penal Code,

4. Salil Dhawan vs. Priyanshi Ghai (27.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0575/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by Salil Dhawan against Priyanshi Ghai, focusing on the dissolution of their marriage. The core issue was whether the marriage, which had irretrievably

5. Sanjay Dave vs. Andhra Bank Ltd. and Ors. (27.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0574/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Sanjay Dave and Andhra Bank Ltd. regarding the conditionality of Letters of Intent (LoIs) in the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP)

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

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.