The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of bail petitions of JNU student activist, Umar Khalid, along with Sharjeel Imam, Meeran Haider and Gulfisha Fatima in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case till September 19, 2025.

The petitions have been filed against the order of the Delhi High Court, which dismissed such applications. 

The Bench said it faced difficulty in taking up the matter as the case files were delivered late at night.

The four face charges under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and IPC for allegedly planning the 2020 communal violence.

[Umar Khalid v State of NCT of Delhi]

Police have been stationed at Maharashtra National Law University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (MNLU CS) since August 4 amid student protests triggered by a late-night hostel check, which students say violated their privacy.

The protestors submitted 21 demands, including calls for student representation, flexible academics, and better facilities. The administration cited disciplinary concerns against some students and emphasised safety reasons for the checks.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Bindu S Ronald said the faculty has the right to conduct hostel inspections and denied restrictions on student communication with the administration.

Police are currently mediating talks between students and the university.

Justice Madhav Jamdar of the Bombay High Court dictated an 85-page judgment in open court on December 19, 2024, but the order was uploaded on May 30, 2025.

In his order, he mentioned the reason for the delay. He stated that he regularly works beyond court hours and leaves his chamber by 11:30 PM, holds court for 2 to 2.5 hours daily outside regular sessions, signs orders late at night, and reads case papers until 2:00 AM.

He also utilizes weekends and holidays to manage pending work. Therefore, there was a delay in uploading this order.

In a late-night anti-encroachment drive, NDMC bulldozers razed awnings, signage, and shop extensions in Delhi’s Sarojini Nagar market around 11 PM, affecting around 150-200 shops.

Traders alleged the demolition occurred without prior notice, targeting even permanent structures used for shade. NDMC claimed multiple warnings were issued, and this was aimed at reclaiming public space for pedestrian access.

Market leaders Ashok Randhawa and Ashok Kalra condemned the demolition, saying even NDMC offices use similar fixtures.

The historic market, under L&DO since 1951, has faced repeated fire safety warnings. The incident has heightened tensions between shopkeepers and civic authorities, with traders now planning protests against the operation.

The Telangana High Court has lifted its previous order barring children under the age of 16 from visiting theatres after 11 PM.

The rule was made during a case about benefit shows and high ticket prices for Game Changer after a stampede at a Pushpa 2 event.

This change took place after the multiplex operators appealed against the order, arguing the decision was made without considering all factors and would affect their business.

The court asked the state to issue guidelines and lifted the restriction from its January 24 order. The next hearing on this issue is scheduled for March 17.

The Telangana High Court has issued interim directions restricting children below 16 years from entering theatres/multiplexes after 11 PM.

Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy directed the Home Department to consult stakeholders and issue necessary instructions on this matter. The order was passed in a writ petition challenging the benefit shows and ticket price hikes for the movie Game Changer.

The Court emphasized public safety, citing a prior stampede incident during Pushpa-2.

The State assured that future benefits and early morning shows would only be permitted after considering the public interest. The Court highlighted the need to prioritize children’s safety and regulate their viewing timings.