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Child’s Interest Paramount In Joint POCSO Trial: Madras HC

The Madras High Court affirms that in POCSO cases, the "best interest of the child" outweighs the procedural interests of the perpetrator. Read the full analysis of the court's ruling on joint trials and child-centric justice.

Equal Pay For Equal Work Requires ‘Wholesale Identity’: Delhi High Court Rules Educational Qualifications Justify Pay Disparity

The Delhi High Court rules that "Equal Pay for Equal Work" requires a "wholesale identity" in qualifications. Learn why the court held that a difference in educational degrees (Matriculation vs. B.Sc.) justifies different pay scales for Laboratory Technicians.

4 min readFeb 13, 2026

Mere Receipt of Funds Not 'Financing Illicit Traffic': J&K High Court Clarifies Scope of Section 27A NDPS Act

The J&K High Court grants bail in a Section 27A NDPS case, ruling that mere receipt of funds from co-accused doesn't prove "financing illicit trafficking" without direct evidence. Read the full analysis of the Mazeed Ali judgment.

Places Of Worship Act Cannot Protect Encroachment: Madras HC

The Madras High Court rules that the Places of Worship Act, 1991 does not protect illegal temple encroachments on government land or water bodies. A must-read breakdown of the landmark judgment on religious structures and public land rights.

Can Mother Inherit Son’s Property? Karnataka HC Explains

The Karnataka High Court has clarified that under the Indian Succession Act, a mother cannot claim inheritance if her son is survived by a wife and children. Read the full analysis of Sections 32 & 33 and how they affect Christian succession laws in India.

3 min readFeb 13, 2026

NLU Odisha Abduction Attempt: Orissa HC Issues Safety Guidelines

The Orissa High Court issues 14-point safety guidelines for student security following an abduction attempt at NLU Odisha. Read about the mandatory police beat houses, CCTV surveillance, and campus regulations ordered by Justice Sanjeeb Kumar Panigrahi.

Wife’s Convenience Prevails In Divorce Transfer: Andhra HC

Learn about the latest Andhra Pradesh High Court ruling where Justice V. Gopala Krishna Rao held that the convenience of the wife must be prioritized in matrimonial transfer petitions. A detailed look at the case of Nallamolu Rajarajeswari vs Nallamolu Mohana Murali regarding divorce case transfers and speedy trial directives.

5 min readFeb 12, 2026

Blacklisting Is 'Civil Death': Calcutta High Court Quashes Eastern Railway's Debarment Of Leaseholder Over Clerical Lapses

The Calcutta High Court quashes Eastern Railway's debarment of a leaseholder, ruling that "blacklisting is civil death" and cannot be imposed for simple clerical errors or manifest discrepancies without proof of fraud.

Paid Menstrual Leave For KSRTC Women? Kerala HC Seeks Review

The Kerala High Court terms the plea for paid menstrual leave by KSRTC women conductors a "very serious matter." Read about the 14-hour double duty shifts and why the court is seeking the State's stand on this landmark labor rights issue.

MS Dhoni Ordered To Pay Rs 10L Translation Cost By Madras HC

The Madras High Court orders cricketer MS Dhoni to pay ₹10 lakh for the translation and transcription of Hindi news clippings in his ₹100 crore defamation suit over IPL betting allegations. Read the latest updates on the 2014 Dhoni vs Zee News legal battle.

Can a Mother Deny Her Own Child? Rajasthan High Court Orders DNA Test for 93-Year-Old Woman in Unique "Maternity" Dispute

In a rare legal battle, the Rajasthan High Court orders a DNA test for a 93-year-old woman who denied being the mother of a woman claiming ancestral property. Read the full analysis of this "Maternity vs. Paternity" dispute.