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04/10/2025, 6 months ago

Karnataka High Court Restores Corruption Penalty, Emphasizes Limited Scope of Judicial Interference in Disciplinary Proceedings

Introduction: In a significant judgment reinforcing the principle that corruption in public service cannot be treated lightly, the Karnataka High Court in The Principal Secretary to Government & Another v. Shivanagouda Vasanad & Another, WRIT PETITION No. 100268 of 2024, delivered a decision reported as 2025 LiveLaw (Kar) 325, set aside the order of the […]

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04/10/2025, 6 months ago

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Recall Plea in 1982 Murder Conviction, Upholds Finality of Criminal Judgments

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court, in a significant ruling, has once again emphasized the principle of finality in criminal proceedings by dismissing a recall application filed in connection with a 1982 murder conviction. The case, titled Laxman vs. State of U.P., was decided by a Division Bench of Justice Vivek Kumar Birla and Justice Praveen […]

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04/10/2025, 6 months ago

J&K and Ladakh High Court Rules Live-In Partner Convicted for Rape Cannot Be Treated as Husband for Maintenance Claims

Introduction: The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court in Murti Devi & Anr v. Balkar Singh (2025) delivered a significant judgment that clarifies the scope of maintenance claims under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.) in cases involving live-in relationships. The matter arose when a woman who had been in a […]

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04/10/2025, 6 months ago

Gujarat High Court Declines to Halt Partial Demolition of Mosque for Road Widening Project

Introduction: The case of Mancha Masjid through Trustee/Mutawalli v. State of Gujarat & Ors. (R/LPA/1130/2025 in R/SCA/12923/2025) arose before the Gujarat High Court in October 2025, concerning the proposed partial demolition of a centuries-old mosque situated at Saraspur in Ahmedabad. The appellant, the Mutawalli of the Mancha Masjid, approached the Court against the order of […]

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04/10/2025, 6 months ago

Himachal Pradesh High Court Rules Postgraduate Diploma Not Equivalent to Postgraduate Degree for Promotion in Medical Education Service

Introduction: In a recent judgment, the Himachal Pradesh High Court comprising Justice Vivek Singh Thakur and Justice Sushil Kukreja delivered a significant ruling in Dr. Sunil Dutt v. State of Himachal Pradesh & Others, CWP No. 6750 of 2025, decided on 23rd September 2025, holding that a postgraduate diploma cannot be treated as equivalent to […]

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04/10/2025, 6 months ago

Madras High Court Orders SIT Probe and Calls for SOPs After Karur Stampede Tragedy

Introduction: In a significant development, the Madras High Court has ordered the constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the tragic Karur Stampede incident that occurred on September 27, 2025, which claimed the lives of 41 people during a political roadshow organized by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by actor-turned-politician Vijay. The case, […]

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04/10/2025, 6 months ago

Allahabad High Court Rules Non-Annexure of FSL Report Does Not Entitle Bail in NDPS Cases Involving Commercial Quantity

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court in the case of Randhir vs. State of Uttar Pradesh recently delivered a significant ruling reiterating the stringent application of Section 37 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). The matter concerned the second bail application of the accused Randhir, who was apprehended in November 2024 […]

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04/10/2025, 6 months ago

Delhi High Court Rules Post-Resolution Plan Claims Extinguished and Non-Arbitrable

Introduction: In a significant judgment impacting insolvency and arbitration jurisprudence, the Delhi High Court, through Justice Jyoti Singh, held that any claims which are not part of a resolution plan approved under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”) stand extinguished and are non-arbitrable. The case, titled JSW Ispat Special Products Limited v Bharat Petroresources […]

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04/10/2025, 6 months ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Case Over Election-Linked WhatsApp Message

Introduction: The Karnataka High Court, in a significant ruling, quashed a criminal case filed against BJP Member of Parliament Dr. K. Sudhakar, who was booked in connection with allegations of attempting to influence an IAS officer during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections after the Election Commission seized ₹4.8 crore from the residence of a co-accused. […]

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