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Introduction: In Hardev Singh vs. State of Punjab & Ors. and connected matters [CWP-3129-2026 (O&M)], the Punjab & Haryana High Court delivered a significant ruling clarifying the legal nature of the delimitation process concerning Municipal Councils and Municipal Corporations. The Division Bench comprising Justice Harsimran Singh Sethi and Justice Vikas Suri was called upon to […]
Introduction: In Bishan Lal & Anr. v. State of Rajasthan & Anr., reported as 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 125, the Rajasthan High Court, presided over by Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand, delivered a significant judgment addressing the contours of criminal liability in cases involving allegations of organ removal after death. The case arose from an unusual and […]
Introduction: In Mr. Yugadev R. v. State of Karnataka & Others, the Karnataka High Court delivered a significant ruling clarifying the scope and procedure of pre-arrest notice under Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), which corresponds to Section 41A of the erstwhile Code of Criminal Procedure. The case was heard by […]
Introduction: In a landmark step reflecting the judiciary’s cautious yet progressive approach towards emerging technologies, the Gujarat High Court, through its “Policy on Use of Artificial Intelligence in Judicial and Court Administration” unveiled by Justice Vikram Nath of the Supreme Court, has laid down comprehensive guidelines regulating the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the […]
Introduction: In a striking case that underscores the sanctity of judicial institutions and the consequences of undermining them, the Rajasthan High Court took suo motu cognizance of an incident involving the alleged desecration of a courtroom in a Gram Nyayalaya located in Bikaner. The matter arose from a formal reference dated March 10, 2026, submitted […]
Introduction: In State of Bihar and Anr. v. Sanjay Kumar Tiwari and Ors., the Patna High Court delivered a significant ruling emphasizing the binding nature of statements made by counsel and recorded in judicial orders. The matter was adjudicated by a Division Bench comprising Justice Sudhir Singh and Justice Rajesh Kumar Verma, while hearing a […]
Introduction: In State of Jharkhand & Ors. v. Bikaram Mandal & Ors., the Jharkhand High Court delivered a significant judgment reinforcing the principles of fairness, transparency, and procedural propriety in matters of public employment. The case was adjudicated by a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice M. S. Sonak and Justice Rajesh Shankar, who examined whether […]
Introduction: In Kunal Shukla v. Himayani Puri & Ors., the Delhi High Court is seized of a significant constitutional and legal controversy that sits at the intersection of defamation law, freedom of speech, and the evolving role of digital platforms in shaping public discourse. The case arises from an appeal filed by Kunal Shukla, a […]
Introduction: In Nallathambi v. The State of Tamil Nadu and Others (2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 143, WP (MD) 8944 of 2026), the Madras High Court addressed a fundamental constitutional issue concerning the separation of powers and the limits of executive authority. The case came before a Division Bench comprising Justice N. Sathish Kumar and Justice M. […]
Introduction: In Navin Temani v. State of Rajasthan (2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 122), the Rajasthan High Court dealt with a deeply disturbing instance of organized cybercrime that highlighted the growing menace of digital frauds targeting vulnerable individuals. The case came before Justice Sameer Jain, who was called upon to adjudicate an anticipatory bail application filed by […]
Introduction: In X v. State of Uttarakhand (C528 No. 496 of 2026), the Uttarakhand High Court was confronted with a sensitive and evolving area of criminal jurisprudence involving adolescent relationships, consent, and the rigid application of penal laws relating to minors. The matter came before Justice Alok Mahra, who was tasked with determining whether criminal […]
Introduction: In Pooja (as Guardian of Baby Devanshi Jaisawar) v. Aadharshila Vidyapeeth & Anr., the Delhi High Court delivered an important ruling delineating the scope and limitations of the right to education under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act). The matter was adjudicated by a Division Bench comprising […]
Introduction: In Krishan Bhatia & Ors. vs. Virender Singh & Ors. [FAO-1774-2000 (O&M)], the Punjab & Haryana High Court, presided over by Justice Deepak Gupta, delivered a crucial judgment clarifying the survivability of claims under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The case arose from an appeal filed by the legal representatives of […]
Introduction: In Satinder Singh Bhasin v. Government of NCT of Delhi (2026 LiveLaw (SC) 316), the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling reiterating the sanctity of bail conditions and the strict compliance required thereof. The case revolved around the cancellation of bail granted to businessman Satinder Singh Bhasin, after it was discovered that […]
Introduction: The case of Sk. Hanif v. State of Odisha & Ors. (CRLMP No. 283 of 2026), decided on March 16, 2026, by the Orissa High Court, raises deeply troubling concerns about human dignity, communal sensitivity, and the role of law enforcement in ensuring a fair and impartial investigation. The petition was filed by the […]
Introduction: The case of Smt. Munni Devi v. Smt. Shashikala Pandey before the Allahabad High Court presents an important clarification on the applicability of procedural restrictions governing amendment of pleadings under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), particularly in the context of appellate and revisional proceedings. The judgment delivered by Dr. Justice Yogendra Kumar […]
“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 […]
