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25/04/2026, 8 hours ago

Woman’s Choice Prevails Over Adoption Argument: Supreme Court Upholds Minor’s Right to Terminate Advanced Pregnancy

Introduction: This case before the Supreme Court of India raises profound questions about reproductive autonomy, bodily integrity, and the extent to which courts can intervene when statutory limitations appear to restrict relief. The matter concerned a minor girl, approximately 15 years old, who was over seven months pregnant and sought permission for medical termination of […]

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24/04/2026, 1 day ago

Appellate Authority Cannot Punish an Appellant for Appealing: Rajasthan High Court Invalidates Enhanced Penalty

Introduction: In a significant ruling reinforcing the principles of fairness and procedural propriety in disciplinary proceedings, the Rajasthan High Court held that an appellate authority cannot enhance the punishment of a delinquent employee in an appeal filed by the employee himself. The case, Sunil Kumar Yadav v. Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited, was adjudicated by […]

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24/04/2026, 1 day ago

Unauthorized Recording of Court Proceedings Sparks Judicial Concern: Delhi High Court Orders Takedown, Examines Platform Accountability

Introduction: In a development underscoring the delicate balance between transparency, technology, and judicial sanctity, the Delhi High Court directed the takedown of social media posts containing unauthorized video recordings of court proceedings. The matter arose from a Public Interest Litigation filed by Advocate Vaibhav Singh in Vaibhav Singh v. Delhi High Court & Ors., wherein […]

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24/04/2026, 1 day ago

Interim Compensation Not Automatic: Jammu and Kashmir High Court Reinforces Judicial Discretion Under NI Act

Introduction: In a crucial ruling clarifying the contours of judicial discretion in cheque dishonour cases, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh held that the power to grant interim compensation under Section 143A of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is discretionary and cannot be exercised in a routine or mechanical manner. The case, […]

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24/04/2026, 1 day ago

Breach of Undertakings May Invite Contempt: Madhya Pradesh High Court Orders Restoration of Check Posts to Curb Vehicle Overloading

Introduction: In a strong assertion of judicial authority and accountability of the executive, the Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the State Government to restore check posts that had been dismantled, observing that failure to honour undertakings given before the Court raises serious concerns and may amount to contempt. The case, Rajneesh Tripathi v. Manish Singh […]

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24/04/2026, 1 day ago

Statutory Power Cannot Be Stalled by Bureaucratic Delay: Calcutta High Court Orders Execution of Sale Deeds Despite Pending State Approval

Introduction: In a significant ruling reinforcing the supremacy of statutory authority over administrative inaction, the Calcutta High Court held that a municipal corporation cannot indefinitely delay the execution of sale deeds in favour of a successful auction purchaser on the pretext of awaiting State approval when the governing statute itself empowers it to dispose of […]

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24/04/2026, 1 day ago

Contradictions and Weak Evidence Lead to Acquittal: Punjab and Haryana High Court Sets Aside Rape Conviction as Unsafe

Introduction: In a significant ruling reaffirming the foundational principles of criminal jurisprudence, the Punjab and Haryana High Court acquitted an आरोपी who had been convicted for rape in 2005, holding that the prosecution failed to establish its case beyond reasonable doubt due to material contradictions in the prosecutrix’s testimony, lack of corroborative evidence, and serious […]

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24/04/2026, 1 day ago

No Disease Risk, No Offence: Himachal Pradesh High Court Clarifies Limits of Section 270 IPC in Burial of Dead Animal Case

Introduction: In a significant ruling delineating the scope of criminal liability under public health laws, the Himachal Pradesh High Court held that the burial of a dead animal near a religious structure does not, by itself, constitute an offence under Section 270 IPC unless there is clear evidence of intent or likelihood of spreading infectious […]

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24/04/2026, 1 day ago

Free Speech Has Limits: Delhi High Court Seeks Response Over Allegedly Obscene Social Media Content Violating Court Order

Introduction: In a notable development highlighting the tension between free speech and protection of individual reputation in the digital age, the Delhi High Court recently sought a response from a social media user accused of uploading allegedly obscene and defamatory content targeting Senior Advocate and political leader Gaurav Bhatia. The matter arose from an application […]

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