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15/05/2026, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Rules Hostile Witness Testimony Can Support Acquittal, Sets Aside Murder Conviction Under SC/ST Act

Introduction: In a significant judgment concerning the appreciation of evidence in criminal trials, the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed that the testimony of hostile witnesses can be relied upon not only to convict an accused but also to discredit the prosecution’s version and support acquittal where such testimony inspires confidence. The ruling came in the […]

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15/05/2026, 2 weeks ago

Calcutta High Court Steps In Against Alleged Post-Poll Violence, Orders Safe Return of Displaced Citizens

Introduction: The Calcutta High Court recently passed significant interim directions in a batch of public interest litigations concerning alleged post-poll violence following the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. The matter was heard by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen. The petitions raised serious concerns regarding allegations of violence, […]

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14/05/2026, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Calls for Strict Accountability of Digital Platforms Over Obscene and Pornographic Mobile Applications

Introduction: In a significant development concerning digital governance, intermediary liability, and online safety, the Delhi High Court recently expressed serious concern over the unchecked circulation of obscene and pornographic content through mobile applications hosted on digital play-stores operated by major technology companies. The Court directed Google LLC and Apple Inc. to take immediate and strict […]

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14/05/2026, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Holds Disaster Management Authority Liable to Pay Full Rent for Entire Building Taken Over During COVID-19

Introduction: In an important judgment interpreting the compensation framework under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the Kerala High Court has held that when a building is requisitioned in its entirety by the Disaster Management Authority during a public emergency, the authority is legally bound to pay rent for all rooms in the premises irrespective of […]

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14/05/2026, 2 weeks ago

Allahabad High Court Reaffirms Mother’s Custodial Rights, Says Medical Prescription for Abdominal Pain Cannot Establish Alcoholism

Introduction: In a significant ruling concerning child custody and parental rights, the Allahabad High Court reaffirmed the settled legal principle that custody of a child below the age of five ordinarily rests with the mother unless compelling circumstances demonstrate otherwise. The Court observed that vague allegations regarding a mother’s alleged alcoholism or mental instability cannot […]

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14/05/2026, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Reaffirms That Bank Accounts Cannot Be Frozen Without FIR, Judicial Order or Material Linking Account Holder to Crime

Introduction: In a significant judgment protecting individual financial liberty and procedural fairness, the Delhi High Court directed HDFC Bank to immediately defreeze the bank account of a man whose account had been frozen following a communication from the Cyber Police Station in Vadodara, Gujarat. The Court held that continued freezing of a citizen’s bank account […]

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14/05/2026, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Clarifies That Compensation for Acquired Industrial Land Cannot Be Based on Residential Sale Deeds

Introduction: In a significant judgment interpreting the compensation mechanism under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, the Supreme Court of India held that compensation for acquired industrial land cannot be determined by relying upon sale deeds relating to residential property situated in adjoining villages. The Court […]

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14/05/2026, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand High Court Stays Review Promotion Process at AIIMS Rishikesh Amid Dispute Over ‘Own Merit’ Principle in Reservation Promotions

Introduction: In a significant ruling concerning reservation in promotions and the contentious application of the “own merit” principle, the Uttarakhand High Court directed that the proposed Review Departmental Promotion Committee (Review DPC) process at AIIMS Rishikesh be kept in abeyance until the underlying dispute is adjudicated by the Central Administrative Tribunal. The matter arose in […]

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14/05/2026, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Upholds Mother Tongue Education as a Fundamental Aspect of Freedom of Speech and Expression

Introduction: In a significant judgment reinforcing linguistic rights and the constitutional vision of inclusive education, the Supreme Court of India directed the State of Rajasthan to introduce Rajasthani as a subject in schools and to facilitate its use as a medium of instruction wherever practicable. The decision came in the case of Padam Mehta and […]

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