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Introduction: The Karnataka High Court, in TJ v. State of Karnataka & Another (WP No. 34898 of 2024, 2026 LiveLaw (Kar) 259), delivered a significant judgment on the limits of criminal law in the context of private social media conversations. Justice M. Nagaprasanna held that a private Instagram direct message (DM) exchanged between two college […]
Introduction: The Madras High Court, in Kannan Bala v. State of Tamil Nadu (CRL.RC (MD) No. 577 of 2026, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 330), has reiterated the crucial role of Magistrates in safeguarding the fairness and integrity of criminal investigations. Justice Victoria Gowri held that a Magistrate cannot function as a mere “post office” by mechanically […]
Introduction: The Tripura High Court, in Shri Imran Miah v. The State of Tripura (B.A. No. 120 of 2026, decided on July 1, 2026), delivered a significant ruling reinforcing the constitutional safeguards available to every arrested person, even in prosecutions under the stringent provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). […]
Introduction: The Delhi High Court, in Gitanjali J. Angmo v. Union of India & Others (2026 LiveLaw (Del) 669), delivered an important judgment reaffirming that the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution extends to ensuring appropriate medical care and respecting a patient’s choice of treatment where circumstances warrant such protection. A Division […]
Introduction: The Allahabad High Court, in Faimuddeen and 2 Others v. State of Uttar Pradesh and 7 Others (2026 LiveLaw (AB) 442), delivered a significant split verdict examining the legality of demolishing residential properties of persons accused of criminal offences under the guise of municipal law enforcement. The case was heard by a Division Bench […]
Introduction: The Calcutta High Court, in Sarbani Sardar (Naskar) & Ors. v. The State of West Bengal & Ors. (M.A.T. 163 of 2026), reaffirmed the settled principle of service jurisprudence that inclusion of a candidate in a select panel or merit list does not automatically confer a legal or vested right to appointment. A Division […]
Introduction: The Madhya Pradesh High Court, in Sandeep Kumar v. State of Madhya Pradesh (MCRC No. 29490 of 2026, 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 289), delivered an important order reiterating that criminal liability for statements allegedly affecting religious harmony cannot be inferred merely from the use of inappropriate language. While considering an application for anticipatory bail, Justice […]
Introduction: The Karnataka High Court is presently examining a public interest litigation raising serious allegations of systemic failures in the investigation of several unnatural deaths reported in and around the temple town of Dharmasthala. The petition, Smt. Kusumavathy v. The Special Investigation Team & Another (WP No. 33799 of 2025), has been filed by the […]
Introduction: In an important ruling balancing the right to reputation with the constitutional guarantee of free speech and freedom of the press, the Delhi High Court recalled its earlier direction restraining news portal The Wire from publishing any future content similar to an article alleged to be defamatory by former Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar. […]
Introduction: In a significant judgment reaffirming the principle that criminal prosecution cannot be permitted to continue in the absence of specific allegations and supporting evidence, the Andhra Pradesh High Court quashed criminal proceedings initiated against a hotel employee who had been implicated in an alleged misappropriation of ₹50.93 lakh. The Court held that compelling an […]
Introduction: In a significant ruling clarifying the distinction between administrative equivalence and substantive military promotion, the Delhi High Court has held that an officer holding a civil post equivalent to the rank of Brigadier or Major General in the Survey of India is not automatically entitled to the corresponding substantive military rank. The Court observed […]
Introduction: The Delhi High Court has once again been called upon to examine the delicate balance between an individual’s right to bodily autonomy and the State’s constitutional obligation to preserve life. In a case involving activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital following a prolonged hunger strike, the Court sought complete medical records […]
Introduction: The Supreme Court of India has taken a significant step towards ensuring dignity, security, and equality for retired members of the higher judiciary by directing the Union Government to constitute a committee within two weeks to frame uniform guidelines governing post-retirement facilities for former Chief Justices and judges of the High Courts. The direction […]
Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, while hearing a batch of petitions concerning alleged embezzlement of donations made to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, observed that the issue must not be converted into a political controversy and should instead be addressed strictly as a matter involving allegations of criminal misconduct. The proceedings arose […]
Introduction: The Andhra Pradesh High Court has reiterated that a writ of habeas corpus is not ordinarily maintainable in child custody disputes where the issue requires a detailed examination of the welfare of the minor, particularly when proceedings under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 are already pending before a competent court. The Court observed […]
Introduction: The Calcutta High Court has delivered a significant order highlighting the delicate balance between the stringent provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) and the constitutional obligation to protect the life and health of a pregnant woman and her unborn child. While reiterating that pregnancy is not an automatic […]
“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 […]
