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Introduction: In Dr. Rasheed Ahammed P. and Another v. State of Kerala and Others (WP(C) 7090/2026), the Kerala High Court addressed an important constitutional question concerning data privacy and the permissible use of personal information collected by the State through official databases. The case arose from a writ petition alleging that the Government of Kerala […]
Introduction: In Kishori Lal v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Others, the Allahabad High Court delivered a significant judgment emphasizing the welfare-oriented nature of government schemes intended to provide financial assistance to families affected by unforeseen tragedies. The case revolved around the denial of ex-gratia compensation to a man whose wife tragically died from a […]
Introduction: The Karnataka High Court recently addressed significant environmental concerns in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) relating to the proposed Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project (Sharavathi PSP) and the construction of the Kalkatte Bridge in the ecologically sensitive region of the Sharawathi Wildlife Sanctuary. The case titled Akhilesh Chipli v. Union of India (WP No. 6090/2026) […]
Introduction: In Sarita Devi v. Mohan Singh, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying the legal position regarding maintenance under Section 488 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.), which is pari materia with Section 125 Cr.P.C. applicable in the rest of India. The Court examined whether a wife […]
Introduction: In Rachana Gangu & Anr v. Union of India & Ors. – WP(C) No. 1220/2021 along with Union of India v. Sayeeda K.A. & Ors., SLP (C) No. 16452/2023, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment addressing the issue of compensation for individuals who allegedly suffered serious adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination. […]
Introduction: In Ashique v. State of Kerala (B.A. No. 807 of 2026, 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 139), the Kerala High Court examined an important procedural issue relating to arrest formalities under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The case arose from a bail application filed by the sixth accused in a case registered under the Narcotic […]
Introduction: In Pintu Mahata vs Swarnalata Mahata (F.A.T. No. 443 of 2023), the Calcutta High Court delivered an important judgment reiterating that reckless and unsubstantiated allegations made by one spouse against the other—particularly accusations involving illicit relationships, attempts to commit serious crimes, or immoral conduct—can amount to mental cruelty and form a valid ground for […]
Introduction: In Rajeshbhai Maheshbhai Jani & Others v. State of Gujarat & Another (R/Special Civil Application No. 9072 of 2020), the Gujarat High Court addressed an important issue concerning the remuneration and dignity of Home Guards who serve in support of law enforcement agencies. The petition was filed by several Home Guards working in the […]
Introduction: In a significant judgment clarifying the legal requirements of marriage under Hindu law, the Calcutta High Court ruled that a relationship claimed to be a marriage merely on the basis of signing a non-judicial stamp paper cannot be treated as a legally valid marriage. The Court held that such a contractual arrangement cannot substitute […]
Introduction: In an important development concerning the confidentiality of police investigation records and the rights of the accused during trial, the Supreme Court of India declined to entertain a plea challenging the refusal to reconstruct certain police case diary records in connection with a case arising out of the 2020 Delhi riots. The matter was […]
Introduction: In a significant judgment reinforcing the accountability of public authorities, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh held that a person who suffers permanent disability due to electrocution caused by negligence of electricity department officials is entitled to compensation under public law jurisdiction. The Court clarified that where negligence of state authorities […]
Introduction: The Gujarat High Court recently delivered an important judgment clarifying the principles governing enhancement of maintenance under criminal law. The Court emphasized that while inflation and changing circumstances can justify an increase in maintenance, such enhancement must remain reasonable and proportionate to the husband’s financial capacity and responsibilities. The Court observed that maintenance cannot […]
Introduction: In New India Assurance Co. Ltd. and Others v The Federal Bank Ltd., the Kerala High Court delivered a significant ruling on the interpretation of insurance contracts, particularly in relation to Banker’s Indemnity Insurance Policies and the scope of exclusion clauses contained therein. The Division Bench comprising Justice Sathish Ninan and Justice P. Krishna […]
Introduction: In Tirath Singh vs State of Jammu & Kashmir, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh delivered an important ruling clarifying the scope of Section 106 of the Evidence Act in criminal trials. A Division Bench comprising Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Sanjay Parihar upheld the conviction of Tirath Singh for kidnapping […]
Introduction: The Calcutta High Court in Purna Chandra Raul & Anr. v. State of West Bengal (C.R.A. 114 of 1990) delivered a significant judgment while setting aside the conviction of a husband in a decades-old criminal case involving allegations of dowry harassment and abetment of suicide. The case concerned the death of a young married […]
Introduction: The Rajasthan High Court, in the case of State of Rajasthan & Others v. Ashish Saxena & Others (2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 86), delivered a significant ruling reinforcing the principles underlying compassionate appointment schemes. The Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and Justice Baljinder Sandhu held that a son cannot be denied […]
“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 […]
