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05/05/2026, 2 months ago

Balancing Free Speech and Women’s Dignity in Cyberspace: Saket District Courts Stays FIR Order in Social Media Abuse Case

Introduction: In a case that sits at the intersection of free speech, digital conduct, and protection of women’s dignity, a Delhi court recently stayed an order directing registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra. The proceedings arose from a complaint filed by Manisha Pande, Editorial Director of the digital news […]

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05/05/2026, 2 months ago

Suppression of Evidence and the Right to Fair Trial: Gujarat High Court Sets Aside Conviction on Proven Alibi While Upholding Co-Accused’s Guilt

Introduction: In a striking judgment that underscores the foundational principles of criminal justice, the Gujarat High Court, in Asim @ Munmun @ Asif Abdulkarim Solanki v. State of Gujarat (R/Criminal Appeal Nos. 249 of 2019 and 417 of 2019), dealt with a case involving allegations of murder arising out of prior enmity. The Division Bench […]

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05/05/2026, 2 months ago

Ensuring Transparency in Sports Governance: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Monitors Compliance with National Sports Code

Introduction: In an important development concerning the governance of sports bodies, the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, in Bakhtawar Singh & Ors. v. Union Territory of J&K & Ors., took note of the efforts undertaken by the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council to bring sports associations in the Union Territory in line with […]

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05/05/2026, 2 months ago

Limits of Article 21 for Foreign Nationals: Karnataka High Court Upholds ‘Leave India’ Order for Visa Violations and Unauthorized Business

Introduction: In a significant ruling clarifying the constitutional position of foreign nationals in India, the Karnataka High Court in Christophe Stephane Monxion v. The Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (Writ Petition No. 10453 of 2026) upheld a ‘Leave India’ notice issued to a French national who had been residing and running a restaurant in Gokarna on […]

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05/05/2026, 2 months ago

Finality Over Delay: Himachal Pradesh High Court Reinforces Due Diligence in Late-Stage Evidence Production

Introduction: In a significant ruling underscoring the importance of procedural discipline in civil trials, the Himachal Pradesh High Court in Khem Singh v. Dila Ram (CMPMO No. 56 of 2026, decided on 24.04.2026) reaffirmed that litigants cannot be permitted to introduce evidence at a belated stage without demonstrating due diligence. The judgment, delivered by Justice […]

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05/05/2026, 2 months ago

Protecting Juvenile Rights Against Preventive Detention: Karnataka High Court Sets Aside Goonda Act Order Based on Pre-Majority Offences

Introduction: In a significant ruling reaffirming the protective framework of juvenile justice in India, the Karnataka High Court in Smt. Marry Usha v. State of Karnataka & Ors. (WPHC No. 35 of 2026) set aside a preventive detention order passed against a 19-year-old under the Karnataka Goonda Act, 1985. The Division Bench comprising Justice Anu […]

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05/05/2026, 2 months ago

Binding Judgments Cannot Be Split: Calcutta High Court Rejects Selective Compliance by Union in DRM Regularisation Case

Introduction: In a decisive reaffirmation of the binding nature of judicial decisions, the Calcutta High Court in Union of India & Ors. v. Andaman Sarvajanik Nirman Vibhag Mazdoor Sangh & Ors. (MAT/70/2026) addressed the legality of selective compliance by the executive in the context of labour regularisation in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The Division […]

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05/05/2026, 2 months ago

Restoring Dignity Through Judicial Precision: Rajasthan High Court Clarifies the Meaning and Impact of Honourable Acquittal in Criminal Law

Introduction: In a significant and nuanced ruling, the Rajasthan High Court in Nishi Mishra & Anr. v. State of Rajasthan (2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 164) addressed an often-overlooked yet deeply consequential aspect of criminal jurisprudence: the language used in orders of acquittal and its long-term impact on the lives of the accused. The case was decided […]

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05/05/2026, 2 months ago

Upholding Dignity and Equality: Supreme Court of India Condemns Caste-Based Bail Conditions and Declares Them Void

Introduction: In a deeply significant and constitutionally charged ruling, the Supreme Court of India, in In Re: Condition Being Imposed While Granting Bail By High Court of Orissa and District Courts in the State of Odisha and Ancillary Issues (SMW (Crl) 2/2026), took suo motu cognizance of disturbing reports concerning the imposition of caste-based and […]

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