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Public Prosecutor Cannot Seek Police Remand Independently Without Police Request: J&K High Court

The J&K High Court rules that Public Prosecutors lack independent authority to seek police remand under Section 167 CrPC without a formal police request. Read the full analysis of the ruling in State of J&K vs. Dhanwanter Singh.

4 min readFeb 6, 2026

"Corrupt Practices" or Welfare? Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Moves Supreme Court Over Cash Transfers in Bihar Polls

Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party moves the Supreme Court against the 2025 Bihar Election results. Read about the allegations of "cash inducements" through the Mahila Rojgar Yojana and the alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct.

Wife Entitled To Matrimonial Standard Of Living: Jharkhand HC

Jharkhand High Court rules that under Section 125 CrPC, a wife is entitled to the same standard of living as her matrimonial home. Read about the court's stance on husband's 'sacrosanct duty' and the criticism of 8-year trial delays in maintenance cases.

5 min readFeb 5, 2026

No Star Treatment In Courts: Delhi High Court Raps Actor Rajpal Yadav, Orders Immediate Surrender To Tihar Jail

Delhi High Court directs actor Rajpal Yadav to surrender to Tihar Jail immediately. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma raps the actor for breaching court undertakings in a decade-old cheque bouncing case, emphasizing that celebrity status does not grant special legal immunity.

Bombay High Court Denies Emergency Parole to Abu Salem: The Dispute Over ₹17.6 Lakh Police Escort Charges Explained

The Bombay High Court has denied emergency parole to 1993 Mumbai blasts convict Abu Salem after he failed to pay ₹17.6 lakh in police escort charges. Read the full legal analysis of the court's decision and the security concerns involved.

3 min readFeb 5, 2026

Providing Public Utility Is A Fiduciary Trust, Not Administrative High-Handedness: Calcutta High Court Quashes WBSEDCL’s ₹55.8 Lakh Excess Bill

The Calcutta High Court quashes a ₹55.8 Lakh electricity bill issued by WBSEDCL, ruling that public utility providers must act with "fiduciary trust" rather than "administrative high-handedness." Read the full analysis of the judgment on speculative billing and consumer rights.

Protecting Privacy: Madras High Court Slams Disclosure of POCSO Survivor’s Identity, Orders Accused to Pay ₹25,000

The Madras High Court recently fined POCSO accused ₹25,000 after their lawyer disclosed the minor survivor's identity in court papers. Read about Justice L. Victoria Gowri's landmark ruling on victim privacy and POCSO Act compliance.

5 min readFeb 5, 2026

Only Family Courts or District Judges Can Grant Divorce; Civil Judge (Jr. Div) Lacks Jurisdiction: Gauhati High Court

Gauhati High Court rules that Civil Judge (Junior Division) lacks jurisdiction to grant divorce or confirm Talaq. In the absence of Family Courts, only the District Judge is competent to decide matrimonial disputes. Read the full analysis of Javed Pervez Choudhury vs. Begum Najifa Yasmin Choudhury.

Gauhati High Court Quashes DC’s Order Cancelling Gaon Panchayat President’s Election; Says 1/3rd Members Sufficient For Quorum

The Gauhati High Court has quashed a District Commissioner's order that cancelled a Gaon Panchayat President's election. The Court clarified that 1/3rd of members constitute a valid quorum for the first meeting under the Assam Panchayat Rules.

Gauhati High Court Upheld Assam SOP on Compassionate Appointment: "Fixing Cut-Off Date Not Illegal"

Gauhati High Court upholds Assam Government's SOP on compassionate appointments, ruling that fixing cut-off dates is legal. Read the full analysis of the "Die-in-Harness" scheme and new guidelines for 2025.