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Introduction: In Chappidi Ravindranatha Reddy & Others v. Challa Narasamma & Others (Civil Revision Petition Nos. 3196 & 3197 of 2025), the Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirmed the significant evidentiary value of fingerprint examination in disputes concerning the execution of documents. Justice Subba Reddy Satti held that expert opinion relating to thumb impressions carries greater […]
Introduction: In A v. B. (Mat. Appeal No. 54 of 2014) [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 406], the Kerala High Court held that a spouse cannot be denied a decree of divorce merely because the other spouse expresses a willingness to resume cohabitation, especially when repeated efforts at reconciliation have failed. A Division Bench comprising Justice J. […]
Introduction: In Mantri Vasantha Kumari & Others v. Sri Pagadala Subbarayudu @ Subbaiah & Others (C.M.A. No. 280 of 2026), the Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirmed the principles governing the grant of temporary injunctions in civil disputes. A Division Bench comprising Justice D. Ramesh and Justice Balaji Medamalli held that trial courts cannot grant interim […]
Introduction: In P. Gopinathan v. Union of India [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 401], the Kerala High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the second proviso to Section 8 of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, holding that the statutory ceiling limiting recoverable interest on delayed gratuity to the amount of gratuity itself is a matter of […]
Introduction: In Inspector General of Registration and Another v. Muhammed and Connected Matter [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 402], the Kerala High Court clarified the legal position regarding powers of attorney executed outside India for dealing with immovable property situated in India. A Division Bench comprising Dr. Justice A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Preeta A.K. held that […]
Introduction: In X v. Y (C.M.A. No. 563 of 2008), the Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirmed that while the mere filing of a criminal complaint by one spouse against the other does not automatically amount to mental cruelty, repeatedly initiating false criminal proceedings that ultimately end in acquittal or dismissal can constitute mental cruelty and […]
Introduction: In Pavan Kumar v. State of Rajasthan [2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 305], the Rajasthan High Court reiterated that no adverse order imposing financial liability can be passed against a person without first issuing notice and providing an effective opportunity of hearing. Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand held that the principles of natural justice are indispensable, even […]
Introduction: In Mogal Shuaibulla Baig v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Others (Writ Petition No. 16987 of 2026), the Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirmed that a writ of habeas corpus is maintainable only where there is prima facie material establishing illegal detention. A Division Bench comprising Justice Ravi Nath Tilhari and Justice Subhendu Samanta held […]
Introduction: The Kerala High Court, in P. v. R. (Mat. Appeal No. 200 of 2025, 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 397), reaffirmed the settled principle that matrimonial disputes must be assessed in their entirety and that a few isolated incidents or ordinary disagreements cannot, by themselves, constitute mental cruelty warranting dissolution of marriage. The Division Bench comprising […]
Introduction: The Madras High Court, in S. Kumaradevan v. The Inspector of Police (CRL O.P. No. 29214 of 2018, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 342), quashed criminal proceedings against an advocate who was accused of making a provocative speech during a public meeting by using the expression “Hindu Terrorism.” The judgment was delivered by Justice Bharatha Chakravarthy, […]
Introduction: The Madhya Pradesh High Court, in Ranjeet Jat v. State of Madhya Pradesh (WP No. 29660 of 2026, 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 297), reaffirmed that bail conditions must be reasonable and cannot be framed in a manner that effectively denies an individual’s liberty. A Division Bench comprising Justice Subodh Abhyankar and Justice Alok Awasthi allowed […]
Introduction: The Gujarat High Court, in Ducati Motor Holding S.P.A. through Ritesh Kumar & Anr. v. State of Gujarat & Anr. (R/Criminal Misc. Application No. 20012 of 2013), quashed criminal proceedings initiated against the Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati and its representatives in a cheating case arising out of a dealership dispute. The judgment was delivered […]
Introduction: The High-Powered Election Supervisory Committee constituted by the Supreme Court has stayed the implementation of a Bar Council of India (BCI) resolution seeking to increase the strength of elected members in State Bar Councils during the ongoing Bar Council elections. The order was passed on July 23, 2026, by a three-member Committee headed by […]
Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, while hearing a batch of petitions concerning alleged police brutality during student protests over the NEET examination paper leak and other irregularities, indicated that it may examine whether States and Union Territories have adequate protocols in place to ensure the safety of police personnel deployed during large public demonstrations. […]
Introduction: In The High Court Legal Aid Committee v. The State of Kerala and Others [WP(C) No. 16603 of 2026], the Kerala High Court highlighted the urgent need to improve the functioning and infrastructure of the Government Mental Health Centre at Thiruvananthapuram. A Division Bench comprising Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice Basant Balaji, after personally […]
Introduction: In Mehta Impex Private Limited v. State of Maharashtra & Connected Matters (Writ Petition No. 1080 of 2024), the Bombay High Court delivered an important judgment reaffirming that the principles of natural justice cannot be sacrificed while exercising powers under the Enemy Property Act, 1968. A Division Bench comprising Justice Suman Shyam and Justice […]
“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 […]
