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1. CBI books ex-WAPCOS CMD over financial irregularities, travel payments for son

CBI books ex-WAPCOS CMD over financial irregularities, travel payments for son

CBI books ex-WAPCOS CMD over financial irregularities, travel payments for son CBI books ex-WAPCOS CMD over financial irregularities, travel payments for son Union Jal Shakti minister CR Patil has granted the mandatory prior approval under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act to the CBI for initiating a probe against RK Agrawal. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against Rajni Kant Agrawal, former chairman and managing director (CMD) of WAPCOS (Water and Power Consultancy Services), under the ministry of Jal Shakti, for alleged financial irregularities, people familiar with the development said. The federal anti-corruption probe agency took up the matter based on a reference from the Jal Shakti ministry. Officials said Union Jal Shakti minister CR Patil has granted the mandatory prior approval under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act to the CBI for initiating a probe against Agrawal. According to the CBI first information report (FIR), filed on April 30 and seen by HT, the allegations include payment of his son’s college fees and air travel expenses by project managers from different offices of WAPCOS and NPCC (National Projects Construction Corporation Limited), another central public sector enterprise. “Manan Agrawal, son of RK Agrawal, completed his studies from Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, for which fee for the period 2018 to 2022 has been paid by the project managers of different offices of WAPCOS Ltd and NPCC. The airfare to and from travel of son of RK Agrawal from Delhi to Chennai during travel on holiday, festival(s) and otherwise was also paid by the project manager of different offices of WAPCOS Ltd and NPCC,” the FIR stated. Detailing specific instances, the CBI said an amount of ₹2.5 lakh was paid to Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) towards tuition, hostel and…

2. SC slams ‘nasty’ Registry for not issuing notice to ED, says officials think they are ‘super CJI’

SC slams ‘nasty’ Registry for not issuing notice to ED, says officials think they are ‘super CJI’

SC slams ‘nasty’ Registry for not issuing notice to ED, says officials think they are ‘super CJI’ In a rare and scathing rebuke of its own back-office, the Supreme Court on Monday (May 4, 2026) lashed out at the apex court Registry, terming its conduct “nasty” and saying its officials think they are acting as “super Chief Justice of India”. A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi made the observation while hearing a bail plea filed by Ayushi Mittal alias Ayushi Agarwal, an accused in an alleged investment fraud to the tune of more than ₹37,000 crore. Published - May 04, 2026 01:04 pm IST --- SC slams 'nasty' Registry for not issuing notice to ED, says officials think they are 'super CJI' - Web Stories - 2 min read SC slams 'nasty' Registry for not issuing notice to ED, says officials think they are 'super CJI' A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi made the observation while hearing a bail plea filed by Ayushi Mittal alias Ayushi Agarwal, an accused in an alleged investment fraud to the tune of more than Rs 37,000 crore. New Delhi, In a rare and scathing rebuke of its own back-office, the Supreme Court on Monday lashed out at the apex court Registry, terming its conduct "nasty" and saying its officials think they are acting as "super Chief Justice of India". A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi made the observation while hearing a bail plea filed by Ayushi Mittal alias Ayushi Agarwal, an accused in an alleged investment fraud to the tune of more than Rs 37,000 crore. The CJI referred to an order passed on March 23 on the plea, and wondered how the registry officials construed that the bench did not issue notice to the Enforcement Directorate and other respondents on the plea. "The registry is acting very nasty," the CJI said, adding, "Very nasty registry... Each one sitting here considers themselves as super Chief Justice of India." The bench in its fresh order said, "Notice has not been issued to the ED director stating no such order was passed.

3. Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response on plea seeking filling of vacancies in Armed Forces Tribunal

Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response on plea seeking filling of vacancies in Armed Forces Tribunal

Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response on plea seeking filling of vacancies in Armed Forces Tribunal Taking note of vacancies in the Armed Forces Tribunal, the Supreme Court on Monday (May 4, 2026) sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea seeking to complete the process of selection and fill the vacant posts in a time-bound manner. While agreeing to hear the petition, a Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi asked Attorney General R Venkataramani to assist it in the matter. Published - May 04, 2026 12:48 pm IST --- SC seeks Centre's response on plea seeking filling of vacancies in Armed Forces Tribunal - Web Stories - 1 min read SC seeks Centre's response on plea seeking filling of vacancies in Armed Forces Tribunal The bench told the counsel appearing for the petitioner -- Armed Forces Tribunal Bar Association (Regional Bench) -- to hand over a copy of the petition to the office of the attorney general. New Delhi, Taking note of vacancies in the Armed Forces Tribunal, the Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea seeking to complete the process of selection and fill the vacant posts in a time-bound manner. While agreeing to hear the petition, a bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi asked Attorney General R Venkataramani to assist it in the matter. The bench told the counsel appearing for the petitioner -- Armed Forces Tribunal Bar Association (Regional Bench) -- to hand over a copy of the petition to the office of the attorney general. The bench posted the matter for hearing after two weeks. The advocate appearing for the petitioner said out of the 11 benches of the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT), only three would be functional by the end of the year if the vacancies were not filled.

4. Delhi HC protects actor Arjun Kapoor's personality rights

Delhi HC protects actor Arjun Kapoor's personality rights

Delhi High Court grants interim order protecting Allu Arjun's personality rights Delhi High Court grants interim order protecting Allu Arjun's personality rights The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Allu Arjun and restrained unauthorised use of his name, voice and likeness. The court also directed social media platforms to remove infringing content linked to the actor. The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Telugu star Allu Arjun by protecting his personality rights and restraining several entities from using his name, voice and likeness without permission for commercial purposes and impersonation. In an interim order passed on April 17 in a lawsuit filed by the Pushpa actor, Justice Tushar Rao Gedela observed that Arjun has built a “stellar career” and said his popular dialogues and distinctive attributes reflect his “iconic status.” The court said that unique features such as his name, appearance and voice are closely associated with him and that he holds exclusive rights over their commercial use. It added that the actor could suffer irreparable loss if immediate relief was not granted. The court also noted that Allu Arjun holds several trademark registrations related to his name and abbreviations. In its order, the court restrained the defendants from using or exploiting Allu Arjun’s name, image, likeness or any other attributes associated with him without his consent. The restriction also covers the use of technologies such as artificial intelligence, generative AI, machine learning, deepfakes and face morphing across physical and digital platforms, including websites, social media and the metaverse.

5. Abhijit Iyer Mitra Gets Relief As Delhi Court Stays FIR Direction In Newslaundry Editor Manisha Pande Case

Abhijit Iyer Mitra Gets Relief As Delhi Court Stays FIR Direction In Newslaundry Editor Manisha Pande Case

Abhijit Iyer Mitra Gets Relief As Delhi Court Stays FIR Direction In Newslaundry Editor Manisha Pande Case Abhijit Iyer Mitra Gets Relief As Delhi Court Stays FIR Direction In Newslaundry Editor Manisha Pande Case Delhi court stayed FIR direction against commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra in complaint filed by Newslaundry editor Manisha Pande A Delhi court on Monday stayed the order directing registration of an FIR against Abhijit Iyer Mitra in a complaint filed by Manisha Pande, who had alleged abusive and sexually coloured remarks against her and other women employees on social media. Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Purushottam Pathak of Saket Court stayed the April 22 order passed by the Judicial Magistrate First Class, granting interim relief to Mitra on his challenge to the FIR direction. The magistrate’s order, now stayed, had allowed registration of an FIR on Pande’s complaint, holding that Mitra’s posts on social media platform X amounted to “sexually coloured remarks” intended to insult the modesty of the complainant. The court had observed that the allegations disclosed cognizable offences under Sections 75(3) and 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The magistrate had also noted that the alleged offences were committed in cyberspace and required police investigation. It had also expressed dissatisfaction with the Action Taken Report (ATR) earlier filed by the police, noting that key tweets forming the basis of the complaint had not been considered. “Police investigation is necessary to verify the user account from which the tweets were published and to recover the computer source or electronic device used,” the court had said, The matter originated from a complaint seeking action against Mitra for allegedly posting derogatory and abusive content targeting women journalists associated with Newslaundry. The journalists have also approached the Delhi High Court with…

1. Pawan Khera vs. State of Assam (30.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0428/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by Pawan Khera against the State of Assam, challenging the Gauhati High Court's denial of anticipatory bail related to allegations of displaying forged

2. Reliance Eminent Trading and Commercial Private Limited vs. Delhi Development Authority (29.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0426/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether Reliance Eminent Trading and Commercial Private Limited was entitled to a summary judgment under Order XIII-A of the Code of Civil Procedure against the De

3. Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises Ltd. and Ors. vs. B. Gurappa Naidu and Ors. (30.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0425/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises Ltd. (N.I.C.E.) and B. Gurappa Naidu regarding the compensation for land acquired for the Bangalore-M

4. Narendra Singh vs. The State of Madhya Pradesh (30.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0424/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeals concerning the acquittal of Nagendra Singh, Narendra Singh, and Lila Singh under Section 302 IPC and their conviction under Section 498A IPC. The core

5. Prem Porwal and Ors. vs. Jagdeesh Chandra Prajapati and Ors. (19.03.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0423/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Prem Porwal and others versus Jagdeesh Chandra Prajapati and others, focusing on the legality of shop constructions by the Municipal Council on

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