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24/04/2026, 2 months ago

Agricultural Livelihood Not a Bar to Urban Inclusion: Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Municipal Expansion Despite Rural Concerns

Introduction: In a significant judgment addressing the intersection of rural livelihoods and urban governance, the Himachal Pradesh High Court clarified that the predominance of agriculture in a region cannot, by itself, be a ground to resist its inclusion within a municipal framework. The case, Ravi Chand v. State of Himachal Pradesh & Others, arose from […]

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24/04/2026, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Orders Closure of School for Defying Loan Recovery Proceedings, Upholds Creditor’s Right to Possession

Introduction: In a significant ruling reinforcing the sanctity of financial recovery mechanisms and the rule of law, the Supreme Court of India directed the permanent closure of a private educational institution in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, after its management repeatedly obstructed lawful recovery proceedings initiated under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security […]

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23/04/2026, 2 months ago

‘Secularism Doesn’t Exclude Culture’: Karnataka High Court Upholds Right to Hold Dharmic Events in Public Auditorium

Introduction: In a culturally significant and constitutionally nuanced ruling, the Karnataka High Court adjudicated a dispute involving Malleswaram Brahmana Sabha Trust (Petitioner) and the State of Karnataka & Bruhat Bengaluru Authorities (Respondents) regarding the denial of permission to use a public auditorium for celebrating Sri Shankaracharya Jayanti. The controversy arose when the petitioner sought permission […]

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23/04/2026, 2 months ago

Right to Vote Not Absolute for Prisoners: Madras High Court Upholds Statutory Bar Under Representation of the People Act

Introduction: In a significant ruling touching upon the intersection of electoral rights and statutory restrictions, the Madras High Court adjudicated a writ petition filed by Hari Nadar (Petitioner) against the Election Commission of India and State Authorities (Respondents). The petitioner, who was lodged in Puzhal Central Prison, sought directions to be allowed to exercise his […]

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23/04/2026, 2 months ago

Right to Renounce Identity Recognised: Madras High Court Directs Issuance of ‘No Caste No Religion’ Certificate

Introduction: In a progressive and socially significant ruling, the Madras High Court addressed the plea filed by Radhakrishnan Parthiban (Petitioner), a noted cine actor, against the District Collector and Revenue Authorities (Respondents) seeking issuance of a “No Caste No Religion” certificate. The petition was necessitated due to the inaction of the concerned authorities despite a […]

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23/04/2026, 2 months ago

Probate Obtained by Suppressing Material Facts and Excluding Interested Parties Liable to Be Revoked: Supreme Court Reaffirms Rights of Caveatable Interest Holders

Introduction: In a significant ruling on the principles governing probate proceedings, the Supreme Court of India adjudicated a dispute between S. Leorex Sebastian & Another (Appellants) and Sarojini & Others (Respondents) concerning the validity of a probate granted in respect of a Will executed in 1976. The case revolved around properties situated in Coimbatore, which […]

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23/04/2026, 2 months ago

Delhi High Court Refuses Fresh Evidence at Appeal Stage in Unnao Case, Upholds Reliance on Trial Record

Introduction: In a crucial development in one of India’s most closely followed criminal cases, the Delhi High Court considered an application filed by the victim (prosecutrix) in the appeal proceedings initiated by Kuldeep Singh Sengar (Appellant/Convict) against his conviction and life sentence in the Unnao rape case. The appeal, pending since 2020, challenges the findings […]

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23/04/2026, 2 months ago

Mere Act Without Malicious Intent Not Black Magic: Bombay High Court Quashes FIR Over Sprinkling of White Mustard

Introduction: The Bombay High Court, Bench at Aurangabad, in a noteworthy judgment, examined the contours of criminal liability under the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and Other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act, 2013. The case arose from a criminal application filed by Gajanan Kashiram Shekokar (Applicant) against the State […]

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23/04/2026, 2 months ago

Statutory Mechanism Cannot Remain a Dead Letter: Jharkhand High Court Orders Immediate Activation of Cyber Adjudication System Under IT Act

Introduction: In a significant judgment addressing administrative inaction in the digital governance framework, the Jharkhand High Court dealt with a Public Interest Litigation filed by Manoj Kumar Singh (Petitioner) against the State of Jharkhand & Others (Respondents). The petition brought to light a glaring lacuna in the implementation of the adjudicatory mechanism envisaged under Section […]

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