Articles by Hydar Choudhury
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SC NewsSupreme Court Voices Concern Over States’ Formalistic Reporting on Menstrual Hygiene Compliance
The Supreme Court expressed dissatisfaction with the manner in which States and Union Territories reported compliance with its directions on menstrual hygiene facilities in schools, stating that some responses appeared to be mere formalities lacking substantive application of mind.
HC NewsDelhi High Court Advises Petitioner to Exercise Caution in Public Commentary on Caste Issues
The Delhi High Court orally observed that individuals who identify themselves as public commentators must be circumspect in their statements, particularly when touching upon caste-related matters under the SC/ST Act proceedings.
SC NewsSupreme Court Disposes of PIL on Seat Belt Enforcement, Directs Petitioner to Approach Ministry
The Supreme Court has dismissed a public interest litigation seeking stricter enforcement of seat belt usage, child restraint systems, and first-aid kits in vehicles, observing that judicial reiteration of existing laws would not ensure compliance and directing the petitioner to submit his recommendations to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
HC NewsMadras High Court Rejects Election Challenge Based on Notary Attestation Defect
The Madras High Court dismissed an election petition challenging the victory of TVK MLA Sengottaiyan, holding that an allegation of an expired notary’s license alone does not constitute a valid ground under the RP Act without proof of material effect on the election result.
HC NewsAllahabad High Court Issues Notices in Habeas Corpus Plea Challenging NSA Detention of Journalist
The Allahabad High Court has issued notices to the Union of India, the State of Uttar Pradesh, and the District Magistrate of Gautam Buddh Nagar in a habeas corpus petition filed by journalist Satyam Verma challenging his preventive detention under the National Security Act, 1980.
HC NewsCentre Affirms Right of Queer Partners to Make Medical Decisions in Emergencies Upon Patient’s Prior Authorization
The Central Government has informed the Delhi High Court that a competent adult may nominate their queer or non-heterosexual partner to take healthcare decisions on their behalf in the event of incapacity, stating such recognition aligns with constitutional values and existing legal frameworks.
SC NewsSupreme Court Affirms Trust Not a Juristic Person, Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against It
The Supreme Court has reiterated that a trust lacks the legal status of a juristic person, rendering it incapable of being arrayed as an accused in criminal proceedings. The Court quashed criminal proceedings initiated against a trust in a financial irregularity case, while clarifying that actions against individual trustees may continue.
HC NewsJharkhand High Court Holds Predicate Offence Acquittal Must Attain Finality to End PMLA Proceedings
The Jharkhand High Court held that an acquittal in a predicate offence cannot be used as a blanket shield against money laundering proceedings unless it attains finality through exhaustion of appellate remedies or lapse of limitation period.
HC NewsRajasthan High Court Dismisses Plea for Post-Result Reservation Category Change in CLAT 2026
The Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a CLAT 2026 candidate seeking to alter her reservation category from Unreserved General-Women to General-Rajasthan Domicile after the provisional list was declared, holding that such belated correction would undermine the integrity of the admission process.
HC NewsAllahabad High Court Defers Bail Plea of Journalist Satyam Verma in Noida Protest Case to Allow State to File Objections
The Allahabad High Court has deferred consideration of the bail plea of journalist Satyam Verma in Case Crime No. 164 of 2026, arising from the April 2026 Noida workers' protest, after the State sought an opportunity to file objections on grounds of parity, despite earlier indications of granting bail.
HC NewsJ&K&L High Court: Insurer Not Obligated for Interest or Penalty Under Employees' Compensation Act Without Specific Policy Coverage
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled that an insurance company is not liable to indemnify an employer for interest or penalties imposed under Section 4-A of the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923, unless the insurance policy explicitly includes such coverage. The Court emphasised that an insurer's liability is strictly contractual and cannot extend beyond the agreed terms, particularly when the policy contains express exclusions for interest and penalties arising from the employer's failure to comply with statutory duties.
NewsMadras High Court: Unaware Second Wife Cannot Be Prosecuted for Bigamy or Cruelty
The Madras High Court recently ruled that a woman who enters into a marriage without knowledge of her husband's existing first marriage cannot be prosecuted for the offence of bigamy under Section 82 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) or for cruelty under Section 85 of the BNS. The Court clarified that such a woman is not an offender but rather a victim of deception, and does not fall within the definition of a 'relative of the husband' for cruelty charges.