Top Legal Developments [15 – 21 June 2026] | Right to Walk Declared a Fundamental Right; Telegram Ban Upheld; Advocates’ Health Insurance; and More
This week's legal roundup covers significant Supreme Court and High Court rulings, including the declaration of the right to walk on safe footpaths as a fundamental right, the upheld temporary ban on Telegram, and various legislative updates.Summary
This comprehensive roundup highlights the most significant legal developments in India from June 15 to 21, 2026. The Supreme Court delivered several landmark judgments, most notably declaring the right to walk on safe footpaths a fundamental right following a tragic incident involving a five-year-old. Other key rulings include the affirmation of a temporary Telegram ban under Section 69-A of the IT Act, the clarification that arbitration clauses cannot override consumer forum jurisdiction, and the rejection of a murder conviction based on police-recorded confessions. The High Courts also made significant contributions, such as directing the Haryana Cooperative Society to reconsider employee appointments due to procedural irregularities and enhancing the maintenance amount for a wife in a child marriage case. Additionally, the week featured major legislative updates, including the Ministry of Health ending the over-the-counter sale of cough syrups, the Ministry of Women and Child Development launching SHe-Box 2.0, and the Ministry of Finance notifying the FEMA (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026.
(Source：Scconline)