Important Legal Developments
- The Supreme Court declined to interfere with a High Court order in a case concerning mechanical approvals under Section 153D of the Income-tax Act. It condoned the delay and dismissed the Special Leave Petition filed by Helios Exports Limited.
- The Supreme Court said it would consider compensation for Connaught Place traders if it finds they were unlawfully deprived of business due to protests. However, it declined immediate intervention and listed the matter for October 26.
- The Supreme Court recognised internet access and use as a fundamental right, including for children. The observation may have wide implications for digital inclusion, online education and restrictions on internet services.
- The Andhra Pradesh High Court ordered a CBI investigation into the Sai Krishna custodial death case. The order directs a deeper probe into circumstances surrounding the death in police custody.
- A Delhi court granted conditional bail to Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke after his detention during protests in the national capital. He was asked to sign a peace bond.
- Student activist Neha Bora was also released after detention connected with the Delhi protest movement. Her release followed legal proceedings and public attention to the crackdown.
- A Muzaffarnagar court sentenced a man and his wife to 20 years’ imprisonment in a serious POCSO and trafficking case involving a 16-year-old girl.
- The Telangana High Court’s administrative work continues under revised assignments, with Justice T. Madhavi Devi handling additional administrative responsibilities for Nizamabad district alongside Khammam and Suryapet.