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Introduction: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has delivered an important ruling on the scope of “family member” and the concept of bona fide requirement under the Madhya Pradesh Accommodation Control Act, 1961. In Vijaya Rizbud v. Deepak Kumar Mishra, decided in Second Appeal No. 1544 of 2005, Justice Ashish Shroti held that a stepson can […]
Introduction: The Madras High Court has reaffirmed that land earmarked for a specific public purpose in an approved layout cannot subsequently be diverted for an unrelated use, even when the proposed alternative is itself claimed to serve a public purpose. In Injambakkam VGP Layout Owners Association v. The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation & Others, arising […]
Introduction: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has intervened in a matter concerning the life and medical treatment of a three-year-old girl suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type-2, a rare and serious medical condition requiring extremely expensive treatment. In A v. Union of India, W.P. No. 10849 of 2026, a Single Bench of Justice Sandeep […]
Introduction: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has underscored the reformative philosophy embedded in the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, while granting suspension of sentence to a person convicted of offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). In the case concerning an applicant-appellant whose identity […]
Introduction: The Karnataka High Court has strongly cautioned against the growing tendency to initiate criminal proceedings against advocates merely because they discharge their professional responsibilities on behalf of their clients. In Sri Mayur D Bhanu v. State of Karnataka & Anr., Writ Petition No. 16181 of 2026 (GM-RES), Justice M. Nagaprasanna quashed a First Information […]
Introduction: The Karnataka High Court has raised important questions concerning the criminal liability of a homestay owner who was accused of attempting to screen an alleged offender in connection with the rape of a United States national at his premises. In Palecanda Ponnappa @ Vishal v. State of Karnataka & Anr., Criminal Petition No. 9779/2026, […]
Introduction: The Karnataka High Court has taken a firm view against alleged unauthorised construction within the prohibited zone of a centrally protected monument, questioning the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) over its failure to effectively enforce its own statutory notices. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice K.S. Hemaleka was hearing Madhusudhan […]
Introduction: The Madras High Court has clarified the statutory limits of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, holding that a complaint under the Act can be maintained only by a person who falls within the statutory categories of a “parent” or a “senior citizen.” In Pradip C Nair and Another […]
Introduction: The Telangana High Court has refused to interfere with criminal proceedings against actor Rana Daggubati, film producer D. Suresh Babu, D. Abiram, actor D. Venkatesh and another accused in a case arising from allegations of theft, house trespass, criminal intimidation and criminal conspiracy. In D. Suresh Babu & Others v. State of Telangana & […]
Introduction: The Kerala High Court has set aside a decree awarding ₹5 lakhs as compensation in a defamation suit arising out of allegations concerning the controversial “Ambulance Scam” and remanded the matter to the trial court for fresh consideration. The Division Bench comprising Justice Satish Ninan and Justice P. Krishna Kumar delivered the judgment in […]
Introduction: The Karnataka High Court, while deciding Smt. Lakshmamma v. State of Karnataka & Anr., W.P. No. 33179/2024, delivered an important ruling concerning accountability of State authorities in implementing government housing schemes. Justice Suraj Govindaraj allowed the writ petition filed by a 55-year-old woman who had paid substantial amounts towards a residential flat under the […]
Introduction: The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that the applicability of the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act, 2019, or BUDS Act, is prima facie doubtful where the accused does not fall within the statutory concept of a “deposit taker”. The Court made the observation while granting anticipatory bail to a doctor who had […]
Introduction: The Lok Sabha Committee constituted to inquire into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, former Judge of the Allahabad High Court and Delhi High Court, has concluded that all three Articles of Charge framed against him stand proved. The report, prepared under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, was tabled in the Lok Sabha on August […]
Introduction: The Madras High Court has reiterated that the existence of criminal intention is a crucial element in offences involving cheating and criminal breach of trust, and that mere non-compliance with an administrative requirement does not automatically transform an otherwise lawful act into a criminal offence. In a significant order, Justice Bharatha Chakravarthy quashed criminal […]
Introduction: The Andhra Pradesh High Court has reaffirmed that access to electricity is closely connected with the constitutional guarantee of life and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution, while also emphasising that electricity distribution authorities cannot reject an application for a new connection through a cryptic online status without communicating reasons to the […]
Introduction: The Allahabad High Court has clarified that proceedings under the U.P. Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act, 2021 are governed by the special procedural framework created under the statute and cannot be supplemented by importing provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 that the legislature has expressly excluded. In particular, the Court has […]
“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 […]
