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19/03/2026, 1 month ago

Calling Someone a Terrorist Overground Worker Is Prima Facie Defamatory, Rules J&K and Ladakh High Court

Introduction: In Sanjay Gupta & Another v. Prem Kumar, reported as 2026 LiveLaw (JKL), the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh was called upon to decide an important question at the intersection of press freedom, criminal defamation, reputation, and editorial responsibility. The petition arose from a complaint filed under Section 500 of the […]

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19/03/2026, 1 month ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Orders Action Against Illegal Hoardings on Dividers and Footpaths in Indore

Introduction: In Sudesh Gupta v. The State of Madhya Pradesh, WP-46800-2025, the Madhya Pradesh High Court was called upon to examine a public interest litigation concerning the alleged widespread installation of illegal hoardings on road dividers and footpaths in the city of Indore. The matter was heard by a Division Bench comprising Justice Vijay Kumar […]

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19/03/2026, 1 month ago

Telangana High Court Quashes Case Over Alleged Fake YouTube Videos, Says Cheating and IT Act Personation Offences Not Made Out

Introduction: In Mangali Bhargav Kumar v. State of Telangana & Another, Criminal Petition No. 15532 of 2025, the Telangana High Court was called upon to examine whether criminal proceedings initiated against a young student for allegedly creating and uploading “fake” YouTube videos targeting a contractor and his family could legally continue when the basic ingredients […]

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19/03/2026, 1 month ago

Allahabad High Court: Article 25 Protects Prayer on Private Property, Not Religious Incitement in the Garb of Worship

Introduction: In Munazir Khan v. State of U.P. and 4 Others, reported as 2026 LiveLaw (AB) 114, the Allahabad High Court considered the scope of the constitutional guarantee under Article 25 of the Constitution of India in the context of prayers being offered on private property and the State’s role in ensuring that such religious […]

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19/03/2026, 1 month ago

Delhi High Court Spares Actor Rajpal Yadav From Jail for Now in Cheque Dishonour Cases, Cites Substantial Payment and Takes Up Main Challenge

Introduction: In Sh. Rajpal Naurang Yadav & Another v. M/s Murli Projects Pvt. Ltd. & Another, the Delhi High Court was called upon to consider whether the actor, convicted in cheque dishonour proceedings, should be sent back to jail upon expiry of the interim suspension of sentence earlier granted to him. The matter came up […]

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19/03/2026, 1 month ago

Supreme Court: Section 173(3) BNSS Is a Safeguard Against Mechanical FIRs on Vague and Speculative Allegations

Introduction: In Ashish Dave v. The State of Rajasthan and Another, SLP (Crl) No. 19369/2025, reported as 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 258, the Supreme Court examined the scope and purpose of Section 173(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) and clarified an important shift from the earlier regime under Section 154 of the Code […]

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18/03/2026, 1 month ago

Child Cannot Be Used As a Pawn to Prove Adultery: Telangana High Court Sets Aside Order Directing DNA Test in Matrimonial Dispute

Introduction: In a significant judgment reinforcing the protection of children’s rights within matrimonial litigation, the Telangana High Court set aside a trial court order that had directed DNA testing of a minor child to determine paternity in a marital dispute. The Court emphasised that while courts must ensure fairness in matrimonial proceedings, they must equally […]

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18/03/2026, 1 month ago

Universities Cannot Withhold Students’ Original Certificates for Non-Payment of Fees: Telangana High Court Protects Academic Rights

Introduction: In a significant judgment safeguarding the academic and constitutional rights of students, the Telangana High Court ruled that educational institutions cannot withhold original academic certificates of students merely because tuition fees remain unpaid. The Court emphasised that original academic documents such as mark sheets and degree certificates are the property of the student and […]

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18/03/2026, 1 month ago

Habeas Corpus Not Maintainable When Major Woman Voluntarily Marries and Chooses to Live With Husband: Andhra Pradesh High Court

Introduction: In an important decision reaffirming the autonomy and personal liberty of adults in matters of marriage and choice of residence, the Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by parents seeking the custody of their daughter who had left home and married a man of her choice. The matter arose in […]

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