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HC NewsAllahabad High Court Clarifies Scope of Review Jurisdiction
The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has held that a judgment cannot be opened for review merely on the ground of omission, misplacement or non‑tagging of a page unless such defect leads to a patent error on the face of the record or results in manifest injustice.
HC NewsPatna High Court Acquits Murder Convict and Orders Inquiry into Investigating Officer
The Division Bench of the Patna High Court set aside the conviction and sentence of a man found guilty of murder, describing the investigation as a classic example of improper, lackadaisical and indifferent work by the Investigating Officer and directing an inquiry against him.
SC NewsSupreme Court Declines Urgent Listing of PIL Seeking Action Over Alleged Derogatory Comments Against Prophet Muhammad
The apex court advised the petitioner to approach police first and maintain faith in the investigative system.
SC NewsSupreme Court Dismisses PIL Challenging E20 Petrol Policy; Karnataka High Court Issues Directions on Ethanol Quota
The Supreme Court summarily dismissed a public interest litigation seeking the availability of ethanol‑free petrol for older vehicles, while the Karnataka High Court directed oil marketing companies to reconsider a manufacturer’s request for an enhanced ethanol supply quota.
SC NewsSupreme Court to Hear DMK Plea Concerning Karur Stampede Investigation
The Supreme Court has agreed to list for hearing an application filed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam seeking to restrain the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and certain Ministers from making public statements and from interacting with victims' families during the pendency of the CBI probe into the Karur stampede.
HC NewsRajasthan High Court Directs Immediate Removal of Encroachments Affecting Nevta Dam Catchment
The division bench of Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and Justice Maneesh Sharma has ordered state authorities to clear unauthorised constructions in the catchment areas of Khatwada, Ramgarh and Kukas villages that impede the natural flow of water to Nevta Dam.
HC NewsCalcutta High Court Upholds SBI's Mandatory Learning Rule
The Calcutta High Court has affirmed the State Bank of India’s policy that ties the reimbursement of officers’ allowances to the completion of mandatory learning programmes aimed at preventing cyber fraud.
HC NewsAndhra Pradesh High Court Clarifies Scope of Right to Travel Abroad for Accused Persons
The High Court held that an accused facing criminal proceedings cannot be refused permission to travel abroad solely on the ground that the intended visit is social or celebratory in nature.
HC NewsDelhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Plea Against Eviction Notice for Gymkhana Club
The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Central Government seeking its response on applications filed by members and staff of the Delhi Gymkhana Club challenging a show cause notice for eviction from the premises on Safdarjung Road.
HC NewsAllahabad High Court Bars Municipal Corporation from Declaring Land a Pond Without Contesting Century‑Old Sale Deed
The court held that a claim of water body status must be substantiated by a direct challenge to the long‑standing sale deed and Abadi records.
HC NewsMadras High Court Dismisses PIL Based on Unverified Media Reports
The court held that a public interest litigation cannot be founded on digital gossip, newspaper clippings, YouTube references or a pending vigilance investigation without independent verification.
HC NewsAndhra Pradesh High Court Clarifies Scope of Delay in Departmental Proceedings
The Division Bench held that mere delay in concluding disciplinary enquiries does not warrant quashing proceedings; the gravity of charges and the directory nature of G.O.Ms.No.679 must be considered.