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13/03/2026, 3 weeks ago

Compassionate Appointment Cannot Be Claimed After Expiry of Statutory Time Limit: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court

Introduction: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recently reaffirmed a significant legal principle governing compassionate appointments in public employment, holding that such claims must strictly adhere to the time limits prescribed under the Jammu and Kashmir (Compassionate Appointment) Rules, 1994. The Court emphasized that compassionate appointment is not an alternative mode of […]

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13/03/2026, 3 weeks ago

Failure to Examine Forensic Experts Vitiates Trial; Courts Must Ensure Scientific Evidence Is Properly Tested: Bombay High Court

Introduction: The Bombay High Court recently delivered an important judgment highlighting the indispensable role of forensic experts in criminal trials and the duty of courts to ensure that scientific evidence is properly examined before being relied upon to determine guilt. The case arose out of a confirmation proceeding and connected criminal appeals challenging a judgment […]

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13/03/2026, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Grants Bail to Two Accused in Sidhu Moosewala Murder Case, Notes Prolonged Custody and Large Number of Witnesses

Introduction: In a significant development in the widely discussed murder case of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, the Supreme Court of India granted bail to two accused, Pawan Kumar Bishnoi and Jagtar Singh, who had been in custody for more than three and a half years. The order was passed by a bench comprising Justice Vikram […]

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12/03/2026, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR in Live-In Relationship Case, Says Criminal Law Cannot Be Used to Punish Heartbreak

Introduction: The Karnataka High Court recently delivered a significant judgment emphasizing that the criminal justice system cannot be invoked to settle grievances arising out of failed romantic relationships. In the case arising from a complaint lodged at the Mangalore Women’s Police Station, the Court examined whether allegations stemming from a live-in relationship could justify the […]

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12/03/2026, 3 weeks ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Sets Aside Expulsion of MBBS Student in Exam Scam Case, Says Vice Chancellor Violated Principles of Natural Justice

Introduction: The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently delivered an important ruling emphasizing that disciplinary actions taken by educational institutions must strictly adhere to the principles of natural justice. In the case titled Munish v. State of Haryana and Others, the Court examined the legality of the expulsion of an MBBS student from Pt. B.D. […]

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12/03/2026, 3 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Sets Aside Appointment to Dual Law Officer Posts, Rules Single Notification Cannot Be Treated as Recruitment for Two Distinct Offices

Introduction: The Kerala High Court recently delivered an important judgment clarifying the legal framework governing the appointment of Government Pleaders and Public Prosecutors in the State. In Adv. P T Joseph v State of Kerala and Others and connected case, the Court examined the validity of the appointment made to the post of District Government […]

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12/03/2026, 3 weeks ago

Bombay High Court Says Railways Must Grant Compensation to Families of Employees Killed in Train Accidents Without Forcing Them to Approach Courts

Introduction: The Bombay High Court recently delivered a significant ruling emphasizing the humanitarian responsibility of public authorities while dealing with compensation claims arising from accidental deaths of railway employees. In Nagmani Ramnna Burumuri vs Union of India, the Court strongly criticized the practice of forcing families of deceased railway employees to approach courts or tribunals […]

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12/03/2026, 3 weeks ago

Madras High Court Acquits Woman in Alleged Husband Murder Case, Says Identity of Deceased Must Be Proved Before Assessing Circumstantial Evidence

Introduction: The Madras High Court in Nandhini v. The State delivered a significant ruling emphasizing the fundamental requirement in homicide cases that the prosecution must first establish the identity of the deceased before any other evidence can be evaluated. The Division Bench comprising Justice Anand Venkatesh and Justice P. Dhanabal set aside the conviction of […]

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12/03/2026, 3 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Rules Republishing Defamatory Content Online Can Attract Criminal Liability Even If It Already Exists in Public Domain

Introduction: The Kerala High Court in Vellinakshathram and Others v State of Kerala and Others delivered an important ruling clarifying the scope of criminal defamation in the digital age. The case was heard by Justice G. Girish who examined whether redisplaying allegedly defamatory content that was originally posted on a social media platform could attract […]

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