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Introduction: In Mrs. Magitha Anna Christy v. State Human Rights Commission and Another, W.P. No. 14267 of 2021, reported as 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 90, the Madras High Court delivered a firm and uncompromising verdict underscoring accountability in cases of custodial violence. The Bench comprising Justice Anita Sumanth and Justice Mummineni Sudheer Kumar refused to interfere […]
Introduction: In Suresh Chand Shrivastva v. Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, the Delhi High Court was confronted with an unusual public interest litigation seeking judicial intervention in a highly technical aviation investigation. The petitioner, Suresh Chand Shrivastava, an ITI-qualified engineer, approached the Court seeking a direction to “read down” the preliminary investigation report prepared by the […]
Introduction: In Shashikanta Majhi v. State of Odisha & Ors., WPCRL No. 10 of 2026, decided on February 23, 2026 and reported as 2026 LiveLaw (Ori) 21, the Orissa High Court was called upon to determine a deeply emotional yet legally intricate question—can a writ of habeas corpus be invoked to reclaim custody of a […]
Introduction: In Ramana Reddy G V v. State of Karnataka and Anr., Criminal Petition No. 6805 of 2022, the Karnataka High Court delivered a significant ruling reinforcing procedural safeguards under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). Justice M.G. Uma quashed an FIR registered against the petitioner for offences under Sections 341 (wrongful restraint), 427 (mischief […]
Introduction: In Ramjanbhai Hasambhai Khraj v. State of Gujarat & Ors., the Gujarat High Court delivered a significant ruling clarifying the mandatory operation of Section 427(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure in cases where a person already undergoing life imprisonment is subsequently convicted and sentenced. The petitioner had originally been convicted under Sections 302 […]
Introduction: In Sri Bir Manik Jamatia v. State of Tripura, the Tripura High Court revisited the fine but crucial distinction between murder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code and culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part I IPC. The appeal arose from a judgment of the Sessions Judge, Gomati District, […]
Introduction: In Naveen Kumar v. State of Haryana and Others, the Punjab and Haryana High Court delivered a significant ruling reinforcing that the right to pursue education is an inalienable human right flowing from Article 21 of the Constitution. The judgment was rendered by Justice Harpreet Singh Brar in a writ petition filed by Naveen […]
Introduction: In Criminal Petition No. 11058 of 2025, the Telangana High Court set aside an order of the III Additional District Judge, L.B. Nagar dated 25.07.2025, which had refused to admit additional evidence in a cheque dishonour appeal. The judgment was delivered by Justice Tirumala Devi Eada, who reiterated that the power under Section 391 […]
Introduction: In MIOT Hospitals Private Limited v. Dr. Balaraman Palaniappan, Arbitration O.P. Com.Div. No.708 of 2025, reported in 2026 LiveLaw Mad 85, the Madras High Court through Justice Anand Venkatesh delivered a significant ruling redefining the professional autonomy of doctors and the contractual limits that hospitals may impose upon them. The petition was filed under […]
Introduction: In Chellamanickam v. The Principal Secretary and Others, WP(MD). No.4303 of 2026, reported in 2026 LiveLaw Mad 86, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court presided over by Justice Krishnan Ramasamy dealt with a significant and sensitive question touching upon personal liberty, religious identity, and administrative law. The petitioner, Chellamanickam, approached the Court […]
Introduction: In Sri Venugopal B.C. v. The State of Karnataka and Another, Criminal Petition No. 11694 of 2024, the Karnataka High Court examined the scope and application of Section 2 of the Prevention of Insult to National Honour Act, 1971 while quashing an FIR registered against a Government High School Principal. The petitioner, who had […]
Introduction: In Ranveer Singh v. State of Karnataka and Another, Criminal Petition No. 3024 of 2026, the Karnataka High Court considered a plea seeking quashing of an FIR registered against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh for allegedly hurting religious sentiments during a public event. The matter was heard by Justice M Nagaprasanna, who orally observed that […]
Introduction: In Vikash Gupta v. District and Sessions Judge, the Rajasthan High Court examined the legality of a State action that treated prolonged absence from service as voluntary resignation. The matter came up before Justice Sameer Jain in a writ petition filed by Vikash Gupta challenging the State’s decision to construe his absence of nearly […]
Introduction: In Sitaram Kuchhbediya v. Vimal Rana & Others (2026 LiveLaw (SC) 189), the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling reiterating the settled principle governing unlawful assemblies under Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code. A Division Bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Sandeep Mehta set aside the judgment of the Madhya […]
Introduction: In Heritage Foods Limited v. Jagati Publications Limited & Ors. (CS(OS) 162/2026), the Delhi High Court granted interim relief to Heritage Foods Limited, a Hyderabad-based dairy company, in a defamation suit filed against a media house, a television channel, and various digital platforms. The matter was heard by Justice Mini Pushkarna, who found that […]
Introduction: In Bank of Baroda & Ors. v. Anil Ambani (order pronounced by a Division Bench of the Bombay High Court; detailed judgment awaited), the Bombay High Court allowed appeals filed by Bank of Baroda, Indian Overseas Bank, and IDBI Bank, setting aside the order of a Single Judge that had stayed fraud classification proceedings […]
“While the law of competition may be sometimes hard for the individual, it is best for the race, because it ensures the survival of the fittest in every department.” – Andrew Carneige The tussle between Epic games and Google started way back in the U.S., wherein the biggest gaming giant on August 2020, approached the […]
The Supreme Court today issued a notice on the petition filed by the top woman wrestlers of India seeking registration of FIR against a BJP MP as well as the wrestling federation of India’s president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for alleged sexual harassment. Advocate Kapil Sibal appearing for the petitioners stated that the woman wrestlers […]
“The sovereignty of scriptures of all religion must come to an end if we want to have a united integrated modern India.”– Dr. B.R Ambedkar In the case of Farhan Tasaddukhussain Barodawala v. Onali Ezazuddin Dholkawal, Allahabad High Court imposed cost of rupees 25,000 on petitioners who were objecting on the fact that how a […]
Reported By: Ankita Bhardwaj The case of KUSH KALRA v. UOI & ANR has brought forward the interesting notion of barring the entry of married men and women in Judge Advocate General (JAG) claiming it in the benefit of public interest and national security. A PIL is filed against the policy by Kush Kalra seeking the […]
“We direct all High Courts to establish online RTI portals within 3 months from today. High Courts can formulate adequate provisions to facilitate the supply of adequate information. Information is to be passed onto the secretary generals of High Courts for administrative directions from the Chief Justices (of High Courts). The same directions are to […]
Introduction: The Calcutta High Court recently upheld an industrial tribunal’s ruling that an accountant, Dulal Chatterjee, was a ‘workman’ under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, dismissing a writ petition filed by Swarnakshar Prakasani Pvt. Ltd. The case arose when Chatterjee was terminated from employment in July 2013, leading to a legal dispute over whether his […]
The Madras High Court in the case of G Sundararajan v The Secretary held that the exemption from payment of entertainment tax is just a concession by the government and cannot be claimed as a right. The court thus refused relief to the producer and distributor of the 2015 Tamil film, “I” which was claimed […]
The Karnataka Appellate Authority of Advance Ruling (AAAR), in the case of Myntra Designs Private Limited modified the decision of AAR, has observed, “input tax credit (ITC) is not available on the vouchers and subscription packages procured by Myntra from third-party vendors.” They relied on the judgement of the Karnataka High Court in the case […]
