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BREAKUP TO LOCKUP?
Karnataka High Court Flags "Mushrooming" Misuse of Section 69 BNS In a significant ruling delivered on April 9, 2026, the Karnataka High Court expressed deep concern over the rising trend of criminalizing consensual relationships that have turned sour. While hearing an interim plea, Justice M. Nagaprasanna observed that the newly introduced Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is increasingly being weaponized following breakups.
Sabarimala Case Nine-Judge bench Review Hearing begins today
The Sabarimala case is currently at its most critical juncture since the original 2018 verdict. A nine-judge Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, commenced final hearings today, April 7, 2026, to resolve the deep-seated conflict between religious autonomy and gender equality.
SC Summons Home Secretary Over CCTV Gaps in Police Stations
On April 6, 2026, the Supreme Court of India expressed "serious concern" over the non-compliance of its landmark 2020 directions regarding the installation of CCTV cameras in police stations and central investigative agencies.