In a major regulatory development, the Central Government has notified sweeping amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, significantly strengthening the legal framework governing synthetically generated and artificial intelligence-based content on digital platforms. Issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology under Section 87 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, the amendments will come into force on 20 February 2026.

In a significant ruling reinforcing access to justice and procedural fairness, the Supreme Court of India has held that delays in filing appeals under Section 74 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (“2013 Act”) may be condoned by applying Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963.

In a significant reaffirmation of victim’s rights and state accountability, the Supreme Court of India has directed all States and Union Territories to release pending compensation amounts to acid attack survivors whose claims have already been approved. The Court made it clear that administrative delays and lack of fund disbursal cannot be permitted to render judicial directions meaningless.

In a significant ruling on Hindu joint family property jurisprudence, the Supreme Court clarified that when ancestral property capable of generating income is proven to exist, any property subsequently acquired by the Karta during the continuance of the joint family is presumed to be joint family property. The burden then shifts to the person asserting self-acquisition to establish the same through convincing evidence.

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), once hailed as a transformative reform for resolving corporate distress in India, has come under sharp judicial scrutiny. During the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning alleged large-scale bank fraud by companies of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG), the Supreme Court raised serious concerns regarding the systemic misuse of the IBC framework, particularly in relation to asset undervaluation and insider-controlled resolution processes.

ASHISH SATISH MITTAL V. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA & CONNECTED CASES The Supreme Court of India, while dealing with bail pleas arising out of the infamous 2024 Pune Porsche accident, made sharp and socially resonant observations on parental responsibility, privilege, and accountability. The case has drawn nationwide attention not merely because of the tragic loss of two innocent lives, but also due to the alleged systematic attempt to cover up the crime.

In a landmark judgment advancing gender justice and constitutional dignity, the Supreme Court of India has unequivocally declared that menstrual health is an integral part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution. Recognising the systemic exclusion faced by adolescent girls due to lack of menstrual hygiene infrastructure, the Court issued comprehensive directions mandating free supply of biodegradable sanitary napkins, gender-segregated toilets, and menstrual hygiene management facilities in all schools across India.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) notified the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, marking a significant regulatory intervention aimed at addressing discrimination particularly caste-based discrimination within Indian higher education institutions (HEIs).

In an important public interest proceeding on Wednesday addressing the growing menace of stray dog attacks across India, the Supreme Court of India has expressed serious concern over incidents of dog attacks on beaches, particularly in Goa and Kerala, and their adverse impact on tourism and public safety.