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Introduction: The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a significant judgment concerning the financial liability of medical students who were transferred from a derecognised private medical college to other institutions after the collapse of the original college’s regulatory approval. In the case titled Soumya Ranjan Panda & Ors. v. Subhalaxmi Dash & Ors., a Bench […]
Introduction: The Madhya Pradesh High Court delivered a significant judgment concerning the long-standing Bhojshala dispute in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, holding that the religious character of the disputed site is that of a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, also referred to as Vagdevi. The decision was rendered by a Division Bench comprising Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla […]
Introduction: In a significant ruling concerning judicial review in government tender matters, the Patna High Court has held that once the validity period of a tender bid expires, no effective or enforceable relief can ordinarily be granted to a bidder challenging technical disqualification, even where allegations of arbitrary rejection are raised. The Court observed that […]
Introduction: The Karnataka High Court recently dismissed a writ petition challenging an additional airfare demand imposed on pilgrims undertaking the Haj pilgrimage for the year 2026. The matter arose in the case titled Younus Khan v. Union of India & Ors., wherein the petitioner questioned the legality of a circular issued by the Haj Committee […]
Introduction: In an important ruling concerning the misuse of criminal law in commercial and contractual disputes, the Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed an FIR registered for offences including cheating and criminal breach of trust, holding that disputes arising out of financial settlements, property transfers, and development agreements are essentially civil in nature and must ordinarily […]
Introduction: In a strongly worded oral observation concerning the integrity of criminal investigations and the constitutional role of law enforcement agencies, the Karnataka High Court remarked that a police officer’s duty is to protect victims and uphold justice, “not to be hand in glove with the accused.” The observation came while a Division Bench comprising […]
Introduction: In a significant judgment expanding the scope of constitutional governance and urban civic responsibility, the Bombay High Court held that compelling citizens to wait for public transport on roadsides without proper shelter, seating arrangements, or basic passenger amenities violates their right to live with dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The […]
Introduction: A fresh legal and professional controversy emerged after the Bar Council of India sought detailed information from the Bar Council of West Bengal regarding the enrollment and practice status of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The development came after Banerjee reportedly appeared before the Calcutta High Court wearing advocate’s robes and white […]
Introduction: In a significant judgment concerning the appreciation of evidence in criminal trials, the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed that the testimony of hostile witnesses can be relied upon not only to convict an accused but also to discredit the prosecution’s version and support acquittal where such testimony inspires confidence. The ruling came in the […]
Introduction: The Calcutta High Court recently passed significant interim directions in a batch of public interest litigations concerning alleged post-poll violence following the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. The matter was heard by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen. The petitions raised serious concerns regarding allegations of violence, […]
Introduction: In a significant development concerning digital governance, intermediary liability, and online safety, the Delhi High Court recently expressed serious concern over the unchecked circulation of obscene and pornographic content through mobile applications hosted on digital play-stores operated by major technology companies. The Court directed Google LLC and Apple Inc. to take immediate and strict […]
Introduction: In an important judgment interpreting the compensation framework under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the Kerala High Court has held that when a building is requisitioned in its entirety by the Disaster Management Authority during a public emergency, the authority is legally bound to pay rent for all rooms in the premises irrespective of […]
Introduction: In a significant ruling concerning reservation in promotions and the contentious application of the “own merit” principle, the Uttarakhand High Court directed that the proposed Review Departmental Promotion Committee (Review DPC) process at AIIMS Rishikesh be kept in abeyance until the underlying dispute is adjudicated by the Central Administrative Tribunal. The matter arose in […]
Introduction: In a significant judgment reinforcing linguistic rights and the constitutional vision of inclusive education, the Supreme Court of India directed the State of Rajasthan to introduce Rajasthani as a subject in schools and to facilitate its use as a medium of instruction wherever practicable. The decision came in the case of Padam Mehta and […]
Introduction: In a significant development aimed at improving road safety and enhancing passenger protection in India, the Supreme Court of India, while hearing the matter of S Rajaseekaran v. Union of India, issued a series of stringent directions mandating the installation of Vehicle Location Tracking Devices (VLTDs) and emergency panic buttons in all public service […]
Introduction: In a significant development concerning environmental governance and urban ecological protection, the Delhi High Court recently stayed the operation of a Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) issued by the Delhi Government that permitted “general tending and light pruning” of tree branches with a girth below 15.7 centimeters without prior permission from the Tree Officer. The […]
“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 […]
