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Introduction: The Telangana High Court, in Centre for Better Governance v. State of Telangana & Others (W.P. No. 36451 of 2025), reaffirmed the importance of adhering to statutory procedures governing appointments in autonomous institutions. Justice Renuka Yara quashed the appointment of the Director of the National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (NITHM), holding that […]
Introduction: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has reaffirmed the liberal approach adopted towards settlement of cheque dishonour cases by holding that offences under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 can be compounded even after the conviction has been affirmed by the appellate court. Justice Sumeet Goel observed that the High Court, while […]
Introduction: The Delhi High Court, while hearing Justice for Rights Foundation and Another v. Government of NCT of Delhi and Others [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 724], took cognizance of the alleged lack of menstrual hygiene infrastructure and sanitation facilities for women police personnel serving across police stations in the national capital. A Division Bench comprising Chief […]
Introduction: The Madras High Court, in J. Abdul Malik and Another v. The District Collector and Others (W.P.(MD) No. 21426 of 2026), emphasised that government officials who provide incorrect or misleading information to government advocates interfere with the administration of justice and may become liable for contempt of court proceedings. A Division Bench comprising Justice […]
Introduction: The Karnataka High Court, in M/s Gameskraft Technologies Pvt. Ltd. & Others v. Directorate of Enforcement (WP No. 18285/2026), has delivered an important ruling on the scope of judicial review over proceedings initiated under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). Justice M. Nagaprasanna held that a writ petition under Article 226 of […]
Introduction: The Madras High Court, in R. Kanagavel Pandian v. The Director General of Police and Others [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 370], delivered an important judgment highlighting the responsibility of television broadcasters to exercise editorial caution while dealing with matters of national history and freedom fighters. Justice L. Victoria Gowri observed that while entertainment is a […]
Introduction: The Allahabad High Court, while hearing Neha and Another v. State of Uttar Pradesh through Principal Secretary, Home, Lucknow and Others, passed a significant interim order restraining an Arya Samaj Mandir located in Sector H, Harsh Vihar Puraniya, Aliganj, Lucknow, from solemnizing marriages and issuing marriage certificates until further orders. The Bench comprising Justice […]
Introduction: The Kerala High Court, in Martin Antony v. State of Kerala (Crl. M.A. No. 1 of 2026 in Crl. A. No. 4 of 2026), declined to suspend the 20-year sentence imposed on one of the convicts in the widely reported 2017 actress assault case. A Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. and Justice […]
Introduction: In Dr. Aarti Singh v. State of Madhya Pradesh (WP No. 39861 of 2024) [2026 LiveLaw (MP) 311], the Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld the decision of the Commissioner, Higher Education Department, rejecting the claim of Guest Lecturers seeking seven additional days of casual leave available to regular women government employees. A Division Bench […]
Introduction: In State of Jharkhand and Others v. Rajendra Prasad Sahu @ Rajendra Prasad Shaundik (L.P.A. No. 75 of 2025), the Jharkhand High Court strongly condemned the State Government for challenging an order directing compensation to a shop owner whose premises had been demolished without authority of law. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice M.S. […]
Introduction: In Prahalad Sahu v. State of Madhya Pradesh (WA No. 2454 of 2025) [2026 LiveLaw (MP) 310], the Madhya Pradesh High Court clarified the role and responsibilities of government law officers while appearing before constitutional courts. A Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Vivek Rusia and Justice Pradeep Mittal held that a Law Officer […]
Introduction: In Bharat Lal Gupta v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Another, the Allahabad High Court reaffirmed that the mere pendency of a criminal case cannot automatically disqualify a person from obtaining a character certificate. A Division Bench comprising Justice Prakash Padia and Justice Vivek Saran held that an application for a character certificate cannot […]
Introduction: In G. Saminathan & Another v. The State [2026 LiveLaw (SC) 757], the Supreme Court reaffirmed the settled legal principle that a mere breach of contractual obligations does not amount to the offence of cheating unless fraudulent or dishonest intention existed from the very inception of the transaction. A Bench comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna […]
Introduction: In V.N.A.S. Chandran v. S. Venila and Others [2026 LiveLaw (SC) 75], the Supreme Court reaffirmed that a decree for specific performance is an equitable and discretionary remedy, not an automatic consequence of a valid agreement to sell. The Bench comprising Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice A.S. Anjaria allowed the appeals filed by […]
Introduction: The Gujarat High Court, in Dr. Vilas Tukaram Kharat v. Union of India & Others [2026 LiveLaw (Guj) 2010], dismissed a review application challenging its earlier decision refusing to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking disclosure of archaeological and scientific records relating to the Somnath Temple site. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice […]
Introduction: The Kerala High Court, in Fr. Tomcy Thomas v. State of Kerala and Others [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 421], declined to quash criminal proceedings against a priest accused of harbouring a woman who allegedly forged an advocate’s enrolment certificate and unlawfully practised as a lawyer. Justice A. Badharudeen held that the materials collected during investigation […]
“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 […]
