“Section 498A Is Not a Panacea for All Matrimonial Ills”: Karnataka High Court Quashes “Baseless” Dowry Harassment FIR
The Karnataka High Court quashed a Section 498A IPC FIR, ruling that "ordinary wear and...
Feb 16, 2026·3 min
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Gujarat High Court Declares Police Remand Under BNSS Illegal in Habeas Corpus Plea: A Landmark Shift in Legal Procedure
Gujarat High Court declares police remand under BNSS illegal in a landmark Habeas Corpus ruling....
Feb 16, 2026·5 min
Investigative Lapses: Supreme Court Acquits Contractor in 30-Year-Old 'Decontrolled' Cement Stockpiling Case
Supreme Court acquits contractor in 30-year-old cement stockpiling case. The Court ruled that conviction under...
Feb 14, 2026·4 min
'Protecting Women At Workplace Is A Public Duty': Madras High Court Orders Compensation for Employee After 25-Year Battle
The Madras High Court rules that protecting women from sexual harassment at the workplace is...
Feb 13, 2026·4 min
‘Law Can’t Hold A Ghost Responsible’: Delhi High Court Acquits Robbery Convict After 23 Years Over Identification Ambiguity
The Delhi High Court acquits a robbery convict after a 23-year legal battle, ruling that...
Feb 13, 2026·4 min
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"...
Feb 13, 2026·5 min
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"...
Feb 13, 2026·4 min
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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...
Feb 13, 2026·5 min
Places Of Worship Act Cannot Protect Encroachment: Madras HC
The Madras High Court rules that the Places of Worship Act, 1991 does not protect...
Feb 13, 2026·5 min
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...
Feb 13, 2026·5 min
IBC Cannot Decide Telecom Spectrum Ownership: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India rules that telecom spectrum is a "community resource" and national...
Feb 13, 2026·5 min
Supreme Court Affirms Reinstatement of District Judge: Dismisses Punjab & Haryana High Court’s Plea Against Quashing of Compulsory Retirement
Supreme Court dismisses P&H High Court's plea against the quashing of a District Judge's compulsory...
Feb 13, 2026·4 min
Supreme Court Dismisses PIL for Disability Rehabilitation: Understanding the Verdict and the Road Ahead
The Supreme Court recently dismissed a PIL seeking a rehabilitation plan for disabled children leaving...
Feb 13, 2026·4 min
Illegal Sand Mining: Supreme Court Slams Rajasthan Authorities
The Supreme Court slams Rajasthan authorities for "total inaction" against illegal sand mining, stating that...
Feb 13, 2026·4 min
Aland Dargah Dispute: Why Supreme Court Refused Article 32 Relief
Supreme Court refuses to entertain a plea against Maha Shivratri Puja at Aland Dargah, Karnataka....
Feb 12, 2026·5 min
Can a Civil Judge (Senior Division) Functioning as a Commercial Court Hear Trademark Suits? Supreme Court to Decide
The Supreme Court is set to decide if a Civil Judge (Senior Division) acting as...
Feb 12, 2026·5 min
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Substitution of Arbitrator Not Mandatory on Termination of Mandate under
The Supreme Court clarifies Section 29A of the Arbitration Act, ruling that substitution of an...
Feb 12, 2026·4 min
Wife’s Convenience Prevails In Divorce Transfer: Andhra HC
Learn about the latest Andhra Pradesh High Court ruling where Justice V. Gopala Krishna Rao...
Feb 12, 2026·5 min
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...
Feb 12, 2026·4 min
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...
Feb 12, 2026·4 min
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...
Feb 12, 2026·4 min
Arvind Kejriwal Acquitted In ED Summons Case: What Next
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) tells Delhi High Court it will challenge the acquittal of Arvind...
Feb 12, 2026·5 min
