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Introduction: The case of Saranjit Kaur (Hura) versus Inder Singh Hura came before the Calcutta High Court, where a Division Bench comprising Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya and Justice Supratim Bhattacharya was called upon to examine the legality of a divorce decree granted by the Trial Court. The Trial Court had dissolved the marriage on the ground […]
Introduction: The case of Rajab Ali v. State & Another came before the Delhi High Court, presenting a crucial question at the intersection of criminal justice, constitutional rights, and the philosophy of punishment—whether the gravity of an offence alone can justify the continued incarceration of a convict who has demonstrably reformed over time. The matter […]
Introduction: The case of Vivek Kumar vs. Union of India & Others came before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, raising significant questions about service law, disciplinary standards in uniformed forces, and the interpretation of “desertion” under the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) framework. The matter was adjudicated by Justice Sandeep Moudgil, who examined whether […]
Introduction: The case of T. Prabhakaran v. The Chief Election Commissioner and Another came before the Madras High Court at a time when the State of Tamil Nadu was preparing for its upcoming Assembly elections scheduled in April 2026. The petitioner approached the Court through a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), seeking judicial intervention to reschedule […]
Introduction: The case of Kota Venkata Narayana v. The State of Andhra Pradesh came before the Andhra Pradesh High Court, presenting a nuanced legal issue at the intersection of contractual disputes and procedural law relating to court fees. The matter was adjudicated by Justice Subba Reddy Satti, who was called upon to determine the maintainability […]
Introduction: The case of Brahmatantra Swatantra Parakala Swamy Mutt v. State of Karnataka & Others came before the Karnataka High Court, raising significant questions about administrative overreach, protection of religious institutions, and the limits of repeated governmental enquiries. The matter was heard by Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum, who passed an interim order granting relief to […]
Introduction: The case of Ramlal versus State of West Bengal and Others, adjudicated by the Calcutta High Court, stands as a crucial reaffirmation of the principles governing criminal jurisprudence under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act). The judgment, delivered by Justice Uday Kumar, underscores the indispensable requirement of legally admissible evidence in […]
Introduction: The case concerning the tragic death of an Indian seafarer, Dixit Solanki, came before the Bombay High Court, raising deeply sensitive issues surrounding the right to dignity, proper identification of mortal remains, and the obligations of authorities in cases involving deaths abroad under extraordinary circumstances. The petition was filed by the deceased’s father, Amritlal […]
Introduction: The case of State of Bihar and Others v. Bhagwan Singh (Letters Patent Appeal No. 27 of 2025 arising out of CWJC No. 3073 of 2022) came before the Patna High Court in an intra-court appeal challenging the judgment of a learned Single Judge. The matter revolved around the dismissal of a Sub-Inspector of […]
Introduction: The case of U.P. State Power Corporation Ltd. v. Mohd. Nisar @ Bade Lalla (2026 LiveLaw (AB) 184) came before the Allahabad High Court as an appeal challenging the award of compensation granted by the Trial Court in a case involving severe injuries caused by electrocution. The respondent-plaintiff, a daily wage labourer, had suffered […]
Introduction: The case of Shivam Traders and Hire Purchase Pvt. Ltd. v. Madhusudan Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (2026 LiveLaw (AB) 183) came before the Allahabad High Court in a First Appeal challenging the rejection of a plaint by the Trial Court. The dispute arose out of a loan agreement executed between the plaintiff and the defendant […]
Introduction: The case titled Suo Motu v. State of Kerala and Others (WP(C) No. 8529 of 2026) came before the Kerala High Court as part of its continuing mandamus jurisdiction to ensure that the Sabarimala pilgrimage is conducted in a safe, orderly, environmentally responsible, and pilgrim-centric manner. The Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. […]
Introduction: In the case of Sunny vs State of Uttar Pradesh (2026 LiveLaw (AB) 185), the Allahabad High Court, through a bench led by Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal, delivered a significant ruling elucidating the limited scope and purpose of an inquest report under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The case […]
Introduction: In a significant ruling reinforcing the principles of fairness and discipline in public employment, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, adjudicated upon the dispute between Commissioner, Delhi Police & Anr. (Appellants) and Uttam Kumar (Respondent). The case arose from a recruitment process for the post of […]
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 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 […]
“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 […]
