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HC NewsKerala High Court Holds University Professor Not Subject to Quo Warranto Proceedings
The Kerala High Court has held that a professor at a statutory university does not hold a public office and therefore cannot be proceeded against by way of a quo warranto writ, clarifying the scope of the remedy in the context of academic appointments.
HC NewsFather Cannot Claim Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC Unless Proven Destitute, Even If Son Has Acquired His Property, Madras High Court Rules
The Madras High Court has held that a father cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) merely on the ground that his son has acquired his property, unless he establishes that he is destitute and unable to maintain himself.
HC NewsJ&K&L High Court: Passport Cannot Be Denied Based on Decades-Old FIR Without Pending Charge Sheet
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has directed passport authorities to process the application of a 78-year-old man, ruling that a police verification report citing a 1988 FIR cannot be a ground for refusal when no charge sheet from that FIR is pending before any court. Justice Rajnesh Oswal emphasised that the absence of a pending case negates the adverse remarks in the verification report, thereby mandating a decision on the passport application within three months.
SC NewsSupreme Court Addresses Key Issues in Motor Vehicles Act Compensation Claims
The Supreme Court recently deliberated on several pivotal aspects of compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, including filial consortium, just compensation for future prospects, and liability in accidents involving stationary vehicles.
SC NewsDoes the Tribunals Reforms Act 2026 Meet the Supreme Court’s Standard for Constitutional Adequacy?
The Tribunals Reforms Act 2026 addresses specific defects identified by the Supreme Court in prior tribunal reforms but falls short of the broader principle of judicial independence required under the Constitution’s basic structure.
SC NewsSupreme Court Clarifies Limitation on Revisional Powers Under Karnataka Land Revenue Act
The Supreme Court held that the Limitation Act, 1963 does not apply to revisional proceedings under Section 56 of the Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964, and that such powers must be exercised strictly within the three-year period prescribed by the statute.
HC NewsBombay High Court Directs State to Clarify FIR Registration Timing in Hanuman Chalisa Case
Justice Shivkumar Dige directed the Maharashtra government to file an affidavit explaining whether the FIR against Navneet Rana and Ravi Rana was registered before or after police proceeded to arrest them on April 23, 2022.
HC NewsDelhi High Court Delivers Split Verdict on ₹1,889 Crore Arbitral Award in Jindal-NTPC Dispute
The division bench of the Delhi High Court delivered a split verdict on the validity of an arbitral award directing NTPC Limited to pay ₹1,889.32 crore to Jindal ITF Limited, leading to the matter being referred to the Chief Justice for placement before a third judge or a larger bench.
HC NewsMadras High Court Rejects Notion That Wife Must Follow Husband Like Pug in Vodafone Ad
The Madras High Court set aside a family court order dismissing a husband's divorce petition, observing that a wife cannot be expected to follow her husband wherever he goes like the pug in the Vodafone advertisement, and holding that long separation and breakdown of marital ties constitute cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act.
HC NewsCalcutta High Court Quashes Cheating and Criminal Conspiracy Proceedings Against Maruti Suzuki in Celerio Steering Case
The Calcutta High Court has set aside criminal proceedings against Maruti Suzuki India Limited and its CEO over allegations of misleading advertisement concerning the power steering system in a Celerio ZXI MT vehicle, ruling that the complaint disclosed only a consumer dispute and lacked the essential ingredients of cheating or criminal conspiracy under the Indian Penal Code.
HC NewsKarnataka High Court Dismisses Plea for Fast-Tracking Divorce Proceedings, Emphasises Quality Over Speed
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a writ petition seeking to expedite divorce proceedings, holding that judicial officers cannot be subjected to rigid timelines and that justice is not merely about speed.
HC NewsDelhi High Court Clarifies Surety Bond Requirement for DUSU Poll Candidates, Allows Guardians and Financial Sponsors Beyond Parents
The Delhi High Court has held that the requirement for Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) election candidates to furnish a surety bond of Rs. 1 lakh need not be limited to parents, and may be fulfilled by any person, including a guardian, who is financially capable of paying the amount.