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26/05/2026, 3 weeks ago

Gauhati High Court Reaffirms Strict Burden of Proof in Citizenship Cases Before Foreigners Tribunal

Introduction: In a significant judgment concerning citizenship determination proceedings in Assam, the Gauhati High Court has reiterated that the burden of proving Indian citizenship in proceedings before a Foreigners Tribunal lies entirely upon the proceedee and cannot be discharged through vague pleadings, inconsistent voter lists, or unverified certificates lacking proper evidentiary support. The Court emphasised […]

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26/05/2026, 3 weeks ago

Allahabad High Court Upholds Right of Juveniles to Employment, Says Pending Cases Cannot Deny Livelihood

Introduction: In a significant judgment reinforcing the rehabilitative spirit of juvenile justice laws and the constitutional importance of the right to livelihood, the Allahabad High Court has held that a person cannot be denied employment merely because a criminal case arising out of an offence allegedly committed during juvenility is pending against him. The Court […]

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26/05/2026, 3 weeks ago

Rajasthan High Court Refuses to Cancel Bail of Woman SHO in NDPS Case, Says Seriousness of Offence Alone Is Not Enough

Introduction: In an important ruling concerning the principles governing cancellation of bail, the Rajasthan High Court has reiterated that once bail is granted by a competent court, it cannot be cancelled in a routine or mechanical manner merely because the allegations involve a serious offence. The Court emphasized that cancellation of bail stands on a […]

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26/05/2026, 3 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Awards Life Imprisonment in Madhu Lynching Case, Calls for Accountability Under SC/ST Atrocities Law

Introduction: In a landmark judgment addressing caste violence, mob brutality, and the protection of vulnerable tribal communities, the Kerala High Court on May 25 imposed life imprisonment on twelve persons convicted in the infamous lynching of Madhu, a mentally challenged tribal youth who was brutally assaulted and humiliated in Attappady, Palakkad, in February 2018 after […]

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26/05/2026, 3 weeks ago

Gujarat High Court Allows Detained Panchayat Member to Vote, Says Even a Single Vote Can Decide Democratic Leadership

Introduction: In a significant interim order balancing individual liberty, democratic participation, and the integrity of the electoral process, the Gujarat High Court permitted a detained individual to cast his vote in the election for the posts of Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Junagadh Taluka Panchayat. The Court observed that elections to such important local […]

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26/05/2026, 3 weeks ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in Communal Remark Case, Says Public Servants Must Exercise Greater Responsibility in Speech

Introduction: In a significant ruling concerning hate speech, communal harmony, and the responsibilities of public officials, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a second anticipatory bail petition filed by a senior officer of Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL) accused of participating in a conversation containing derogatory remarks against a particular community. […]

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26/05/2026, 3 weeks ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Says Interfaith Couples Seeking Continuous Police Protection Must Show Clear and Imminent Threat

Introduction: In an important judgment addressing the growing number of petitions filed by interfaith and intercaste couples seeking continuous police protection, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has clarified that extraordinary security arrangements cannot be granted merely on the basis of apprehensions or isolated suspicious incidents. The ruling came in X v. State of Madhya Pradesh, […]

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26/05/2026, 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Mandatory Attendance Rules for Law Students, Says Relaxation Would Promote “Lawlessness” in Educational Institutions

Introduction: In a significant ruling concerning academic discipline and professional legal education, the Uttarakhand High Court recently declined to interfere with a university’s decision to bar a law student from appearing in her eighth-semester examinations due to an extremely low attendance record. The judgment, delivered by Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari, underscored the importance of maintaining […]

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26/05/2026, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Clarifies That Serious Injury Alone Cannot Sustain Conviction for Attempt to Murder Without Proof of Intention

Introduction: In a significant judgment interpreting the scope and essential ingredients of Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code, the Supreme Court of India has reiterated that the seriousness or gravity of an injury alone is insufficient to sustain a conviction for attempt to murder unless the prosecution establishes the accused’s intention or knowledge to […]

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