{"id":1547,"date":"2026-03-02T11:47:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T11:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/?p=1547"},"modified":"2026-03-02T13:10:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T13:10:34","slug":"legal-current-affairs-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/legal-current-affairs-february-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Legal Affairs \u2013 February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Also Written By:<\/strong> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/in.linkedin.com\/in\/janvi-patidar-5710bb201\">Janvi Patidar | Legal &amp; Current Affairs Faculty<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Legal Affairs February 2026<\/strong> marks a crucial phase in Indian constitutional and regulatory law. The Supreme Court revisited long-standing precedents on <strong>religious freedom, judicial dignity, consumer protection in healthcare, judicial recruitment, environmental governance<\/strong>, and the balance between <strong>privacy and transparency<\/strong>. Simultaneously, the Union Cabinet initiated constitutional procedure to rename Kerala as \u201cKeralam\u201d, raising questions about <strong>Article 3 powers<\/strong>. This blog presents <strong>case background, legal questions, what the Court has held so far, and implications<\/strong> for the legal fraternity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 \u2013 Renaming Kerala as \u201cKeralam\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture1.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Case \/ Issue Background<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Union Cabinet approved the <strong>Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026<\/strong>, following a 2024 resolution of the Kerala Legislative Assembly seeking to restore the state\u2019s Malayalam name \u201cKeralam\u201d. The original anglicised name \u201cKerala\u201d was used in the First Schedule of the Constitution after linguistic reorganisation in 1956.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Constitutional Framework<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parliament\u2019s power flows from <strong>Article 3 of the Constitution<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The process requires Presidential recommendation, reference to the State Legislature for views, passage by simple majority, and Presidential assent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On assent, the <strong>First Schedule<\/strong> stands amended<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Judicial Limits on Article 3<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>Berubari Union Case<\/strong>, the Supreme Court clarified that Article 3 does not extend to <strong>cession of Indian territory to a foreign state<\/strong>, which would require a constitutional amendment. While name changes fall squarely within Article 3, Berubari remains the leading authority on the <strong>outer limits<\/strong> of Parliament\u2019s power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why It Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This development is relevant for <strong>federalism<\/strong>, <strong>constitutional procedure<\/strong>, and questions on the scope of <strong>Parliamentary power over states<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sabarimala Review \u2013 Reconsideration of 2018 Verdict by Nine-Judge Bench<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture2-1024x577.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture2-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture2-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture2.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Case Background<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1991: Kerala High Court upheld restriction on entry of women aged 10\u201350<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2006: Challenge filed by Indian Young Lawyers Association to Rule 3(b)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2018: 4:1 Constitution Bench struck down the exclusion as unconstitutional<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2019\u20132020: Review petitions referred to larger bench<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2026: Supreme Court schedules hearings before a nine-judge bench<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Core Constitutional Questions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can <strong>essential religious practices<\/strong> override <strong>Articles 14 and 15<\/strong> (equality and non-discrimination)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is the exclusion protected under <strong>Article 25<\/strong> (freedom of religion)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do denominational rights under <strong>Article 26<\/strong> permit gender-based exclusion?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What the Court Has Held So Far<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Court has not stayed the 2018 judgment but has found the questions to have <strong>wide constitutional ramifications<\/strong>, justifying reference to a larger bench. The forthcoming hearings will potentially <strong>redefine the doctrine of essential religious practices<\/strong> and the relationship between faith and equality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Implications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This case will shape future disputes involving <strong>temple entry, religious autonomy, and gender justice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: Sabarimala Review Petition Pending Before Larger Bench<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/sabarimala-review-petitions-larger-bench\/\">https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/sabarimala-review-petitions-larger-bench\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Does the DPDP Act Dilute RTI? \u2013 Venkatesh Nayak v Union of India (2026)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture3.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Background<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023<\/strong> amended Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act. Earlier, personal information could be disclosed where <strong>larger public interest<\/strong> existed. The amendment introduces a broader exemption for personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Legal Issues Raised<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Whether the amendment <strong>unconstitutionally weakens the Right to Information<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether the Act creates a <strong>chilling effect on investigative journalism<\/strong> due to heavy penalties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether government powers under Section 36 enable <strong>disproportionate surveillance<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether the <strong>Data Protection Board<\/strong> lacks institutional independence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What the Supreme Court Has Done<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Issued notice to the Union Government<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refused interim stay on the statute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Referred the matter to a <strong>Constitution Bench<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Significance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The case tests the constitutional balance between <strong>privacy (Article 21)<\/strong> and <strong>freedom of speech and information (Article 19(1)(a))<\/strong>, and may redefine India\u2019s transparency regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also read;<\/strong> D<a href=\"https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/digital-personal-data-protection-act-challenge\/\">igital Personal Data Protection Act Faces Constitutional Challenge in Supreme Court<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3-Year Bar Practice Rule for Judges \u2013 Chandrasen Yadav v Union of India (2025 Review)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Background<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2025, the Supreme Court mandated <strong>minimum three years\u2019 Bar practice<\/strong> for entry into judicial services, citing the need for courtroom exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Issues in Review<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alleged disregard of <strong>Shetty Commission recommendations<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of empirical data supporting the rule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Socio-economic exclusion of first-generation lawyers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exclusion of law firm associates, PSU legal officers, corporate lawyers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Current Status<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Court has agreed to hear the review <strong>in open court<\/strong>, signalling the seriousness of the challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why This Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The outcome will determine <strong>access to the judiciary as a profession<\/strong>, diversity on the Bench, and the future design of <strong>judicial recruitment policy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NCERT Class 8 Textbook Ban \u2013 Contempt of Court Jurisdiction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture4-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture4-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture4-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture4.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Case Background<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>In Re: Social Science Textbook for Grade-8 (Part 2), 2026<\/strong>, the Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of references to \u201ccorruption in the judiciary\u201d in an NCERT textbook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Legal Basis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 (Section 2(c))<\/strong> \u2013 publication that scandalises the court<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supreme Court\u2019s <strong>inherent powers<\/strong> to protect institutional dignity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What the Court Held (Prima Facie)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The content may amount to <strong>criminal contempt<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fair criticism is protected, but content that <strong>undermines public confidence<\/strong> may cross constitutional limits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Directions Issued<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nationwide ban on printing, reprinting, and digital circulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seizure of copies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show-cause notices to Ministry of Education and NCERT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accountability of authors and review committees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Implications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Raises a crucial debate on <strong>academic freedom vs contempt law<\/strong>, and the threshold for <strong>institutional criticism<\/strong> in educational material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Doctors Under Consumer Protection Act \u2013 Reconsideration of 1995 Precedent<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Case Background<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>Association of Healthcare Providers (India) v. Union of India<\/strong>, hospitals and doctors challenge their inclusion as \u201cservice providers\u201d under consumer law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Existing Law<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The controlling precedent is <strong>Indian Medical Association v. V.P. Shantha<\/strong>, which brought paid medical services within consumer jurisdiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Issues Raised<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Medical services are <strong>skill-based and uncertain<\/strong>, not commercial transactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consumer litigation promotes <strong>defensive medicine<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consumer fora lack <strong>technical medical expertise<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional discipline already exists through NMC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Current Status<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Notices issued to Union Government and NMC. The Court\u2019s final ruling may <strong>reshape medical negligence litigation<\/strong> in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: Supreme Court Reviews Doctors under Consumer Protection Act 2019<\/em><\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/doctors-under-consumer-protection-act-2019\/\">https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/doctors-under-consumer-protection-act-2019\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pan-India Directions on Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture5-1024x578.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture5-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture5-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/vidhigya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture5.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Case Background<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>Bhopal Municipal Corporation v. Dr. Subhash C. Pandey<\/strong>, the Supreme Court addressed uneven compliance with SWM Rules and the persistence of legacy dumpsites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What the Court Held<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clean environment is part of <strong>Article 21 (Right to Life)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementation failure can no longer be treated as administrative lapse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Directions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Four-stream segregation at source<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time-bound remediation of dumpsites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>District Collectors to monitor compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance ranking of cities on central portal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Enforcement Regime<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Immediate fines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Criminal prosecution for continued violations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal liability of officials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Implications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Strengthens <strong>environmental federalism<\/strong>, local governance accountability, and <strong>justiciability of environmental rights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BCI Withdraws Moratorium on New Law Colleges<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Background<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bar Council of India imposed a three-year moratorium in August 2025 to curb mushrooming of low-quality law colleges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Happened in Court (23 Feb 2026)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>BCI informed the Supreme Court that the moratorium has been withdrawn. The petitions were disposed, allowing institutions to apply for approvals under existing rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Significance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reopens debate on <strong>regulatory standards vs access to legal education<\/strong>, with implications for quality control in law schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Legal Current Affairs February 2026<\/strong> reflects the Supreme Court\u2019s expanding role in <strong>institutional accountability, environmental governance, religious freedom, professional regulation, and digital constitutionalism<\/strong>. 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