Vague Allegations and Contradictory Testimony Cannot Lead to Conviction: Calcutta High Court Acquits Man in 19-Year-Old Assault Case
The Calcutta High Court acquits a man in a 19-year-old assault case, ruling that vague...
Feb 9, 2026·4 min
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Kerala High Court Directs Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Committee to Submit Definite Timeline for Principal Idol’s Renovation
The Kerala High Court has ordered the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Executive Committee to provide a...
Feb 9, 2026·3 min
UAPA: Order Barring Disclosure Of Witness Statements Must Record Specific Reasons For Each Witness, Rules Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court rules that trial courts must provide specific reasons for each witness...
Feb 7, 2026·3 min
Govt Cannot Benefit Private Party At Cost Of State: Gujarat High Court Rules On Disposal Of Public Property
The Gujarat High Court has ruled that municipal authorities cannot benefit private parties at the...
Feb 7, 2026·4 min
POCSO Probes Must Be Child-Friendly: Gauhati High Court Acquits Man Over "Serious Deficiencies" In Investigation
The Gauhati High Court has acquitted a man sentenced to 20 years in a POCSO...
Feb 7, 2026·4 min
"Can’t Turn a Blind Eye to Victim’s Ordeal": Bombay HC Refuses Leniency for 83-Year-Old Rape Convict
Bombay High Court refuses to reduce the 10-year sentence of an 83-year-old rape convict, stating...
Feb 7, 2026·4 min
Allahabad High Court Imposes ₹1 Lakh Fine for 'Reckless' Allegations Against Trial Judge; Slams 'Persuasion' Claim
The Allahabad High Court imposes a ₹1 lakh fine on litigants for making baseless allegations...
Feb 7, 2026·5 min
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Toilet Facilities Are Basic Human Rights Under Article 21: Bombay High Court Directs Civic Body To Improve Sanitation In Mumbai's Slums
The Bombay High Court rules that access to toilets is a basic human right under...
Feb 7, 2026·4 min
Registration of Offence Under Repealed Foreigners Act Is 'Ex Facie Illegal': Madhya Pradesh High Court Sets Aside FIR Over Form-C Delay
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed an FIR against a house owner for Form-C...
Feb 7, 2026·4 min
Quasi-Judicial Bodies Cannot Review Orders Without Law: SC
The Supreme Court rules that quasi-judicial authorities like Revenue Officers lack the inherent power to...
Feb 7, 2026·4 min
Supreme Court Rules: Special Court Cannot Order Confiscation Under PMLA While Appeal Against Attachment is Pending
The Supreme Court rules that PMLA Special Courts cannot order property confiscation under Section 8(7)...
Feb 7, 2026·4 min
Medical Examination Of Accused: Patna HC Orders Police Training
Patna High Court acquits POCSO accused, labeling Section 53A CrPC a "forgotten provision" in Bihar....
Feb 6, 2026·4 min
Housing Societies Cannot Stall Membership Indefinitely: Supreme Court Rules Statutory Authorities Can Intervene
The Supreme Court rules that housing societies cannot delay membership decisions indefinitely. Statutory authorities like...
Feb 6, 2026·3 min
Can Land Grabbing Case before the Special Tribunal Be Quashed HC
Gauhati High Court rules on Section 528 BNSS (formerly 482 CrPC), holding that settled possession...
Feb 6, 2026·5 min
Adults Can Choose Partners Without Family Approval: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court rules that consenting adults do not need societal or parental approval...
Feb 6, 2026·4 min
Justice At The Twilight: Allahabad High Court Acquits 100-Year-Old Man After 42-Year Legal Battle In Murder Case
Allahabad High Court acquits a 100-year-old man in a 1982 murder case after 42 years....
Feb 6, 2026·4 min
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Rajasthan High Court Grants Relief To Police Officers: "Justice Cannot Be Denied Simply Because One Didn't Approach The Court"
The Rajasthan High Court quashes stigmatic remarks against police officers in an NDPS case, ruling...
Feb 6, 2026·4 min
Wife Entitled To Matrimonial Standard Of Living: Jharkhand HC
Jharkhand High Court rules that under Section 125 CrPC, a wife is entitled to the...
Feb 5, 2026·5 min
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...
Feb 5, 2026·3 min
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...
Feb 5, 2026·5 min
No Mechanical Firs for Harsh Political Posts SC Upholds Telangana HC
The Supreme Court upholds Telangana High Court's guidelines to prevent mechanical FIRs for social media...
Feb 5, 2026·4 min
Supreme Court Quashes Madras High Court’s ‘Late Evening’ Stay on Tamil Nadu Laws Involving Governor’s Deemed Assent
Supreme Court quashes Madras High Court's late-evening order staying Tamil Nadu's Vice-Chancellor appointment laws. Read...
Feb 4, 2026·6 min
Allahabad HC: Questioning Rape Victim's Character Violates Right To Dignity Under Article 21
Allahabad High Court warns advocates against character assassination of rape victims, ruling that labeling a...
Feb 4, 2026·3 min
Yamuna Pollution Case: Delhi HC Replaces Jail With Rs 10L Fine
Delhi High Court replaces jail term with ₹10 lakh fine for Yamuna polluter. Read how...
Feb 4, 2026·3 min