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The Supreme Court has issued binding directions to all high courts to expedite judgment delivery and reduce judicial delays. Reserved judgments must now be pronounced within three months, with bail orders to be delivered on the same or next day. All judgments will be uploaded online within 24 hours of pronouncement.

AP High Court Answer Key 2026 has been released on the official website, aphc.gov.in, for candidates who appeared in the CBT examinations conducted from May 23 to May 25, 2026. Along with the provisional answer key, the High Court has also published response sheets for various posts under the recruitment drive for 300 vacancies. Candidates can calculate expected scores using the marking scheme and also raise objections against any discrepancies by submitting supporting documents through the official portal.

The Punjab and Haryana high court has issued a notice to the Punjab government regarding a petition challenging the ban on meat and fish sales in Amritsar's Walled City. A fish wholesaler argues the prohibition lacks statutory backing and is discriminatory, impacting livelihoods and consumer choice.

A vacation bench comprising Justice G R Swaminathan and Justice V Lakshminarayanan had summoned Arun in connection with a habeas corpus petition filed by the wife of a builder detained under the Goondas Act, when Arun was Chennai city commissioner of police.

The Bombay High Court quashed a criminal case against a woman's in-laws, stating that passive observation or refusal to take sides in a marital dispute cannot be grounds for cruelty charges under IPC Section 498A. The court emphasized that allegations against them were vague and unsupported by credible material, constituting a misuse of legal process.

The Telangana High Court has questioned HYDRAA's demolition activities at ZRESTA Villas without prior notice, issuing interim orders for status quo. Petitioners claim their compound wall was illegally razed on May 26. The court emphasized that demolishing structures while land is under dispute, especially without issuing notices, is unacceptable.

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The Madras High Court has dismissed a plea seeking a ban on Suriya and Trisha Krishnan's film ‘Karuppu’. Judges acknowledged that corruption exists within the judiciary but emphasized the film presents a fictional narrative. They ruled that portraying corruption in a fictional courtroom does not constitute contempt, allowing the movie to continue its successful run.

The Telangana High Court has sternly warned the state government to relocate a dilapidated government girls' primary school in Tarnaka, threatening to summon the chief secretary if positive orders are not issued.

In a decisive ruling, the Calcutta High Court affirmed the termination of a CISF constable who repeatedly violated on-duty sobriety, highlighting the organization’s unwavering policy against alcohol consumption. The court emphasized that reliance on personnel with substance issues undermines the integrity of the force, reinforcing the need for members who can be entrusted with critical responsibilities.

The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) before the Delhi High Court, raising concerns over the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) newly introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class XII board examinations.

The Orissa High Court denied bail to Dhirendranath Baral, a disabled individual with a history of 38 cases, in connection with a Puri hotel bombing. Baral is accused of orchestrating the attack after the owner allegedly refused to pay Rs 10 lakh in extortion money.

The judgment came in a decades-old family property dispute from Karnataka where the legal heirs of a deceased Chartered Accountant challenged a Will executed in favour of his sister.

The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled against a former power distribution employee seeking full back wages after acquittal in a graft case. The court stated that a later acquittal does not automatically nullify the legal impact of a valid dismissal order issued during a conviction. The employee was dismissed following a conviction but later acquitted on appeal.