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18/04/2026, 2 months ago

No Vested Right to Liquor Licence Renewal: Karnataka High Court Upholds E-Auction Policy and Reservation Norms

Introduction: In State of Karnataka & Anr. v. Sri Guruswamy & Others, the Karnataka High Court delivered a significant ruling on the nature of liquor licences, the scope of state policy, and the constitutional validity of delegated legislation in the excise regime. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C.M. Poonacha set […]

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18/04/2026, 2 months ago

Handwriting Expert Report Alone Insufficient Without Cross-Examination: Allahabad High Court Reinforces Natural Justice in Disciplinary Proceedings

Introduction: In Sachin Kumar and Others v. Union of India and Others, the Allahabad High Court dealt with a crucial question concerning the evidentiary value of expert opinion in disciplinary proceedings and the indispensable role of natural justice. The case was adjudicated by Justice Vikram D. Chauhan, who examined whether dismissal from service based solely […]

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18/04/2026, 2 months ago

Father Cannot Evade Child Maintenance Due to Earning Mother: Bombay High Court Recognizes Invisible Labour of Single Mothers

Introduction: In Mast MPB vs Dr PMB (Criminal Revision Application No. 147 of 2023), the Bombay High Court, sitting at its Nagpur Bench, delivered a deeply empathetic and socially significant ruling on child maintenance and parental responsibility. The case was adjudicated by Justice Urmila Joshi-Phalke, who addressed a recurring issue in family law disputes—whether a […]

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18/04/2026, 2 months ago

Statutory Birth Certificate Cannot Be Ignored on Mere Suspicion: Allahabad High Court Upholds Its Binding Value

Introduction: In Vimal Singh v. Union of India and Others, the Allahabad High Court addressed a significant issue concerning the evidentiary value of birth certificates issued under statutory law and their role in determining eligibility for school admission. The case arose when a minor student was denied admission to Class VI in PM Shri School […]

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18/04/2026, 2 months ago

“Courts Decide on Evidence, Not Cinema”: Kerala High Court Refuses to Stall Film Over Ongoing Criminal Trial

Introduction: In Abdal Rahim H. v. Union of India and Others, the Kerala High Court dealt with a sensitive question at the intersection of criminal justice and freedom of expression—whether the release of a film allegedly based on a pending criminal case could prejudice the trial. The matter was heard by a Division Bench comprising […]

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18/04/2026, 2 months ago

Order II Rule 2 Cannot Be Used to Reject Plaint at Threshold: Supreme Court Draws Clear Procedural Line Under CPC

Introduction: In S. Valliammai & Others v. S. Ramanathan & Another, the Supreme Court of India delivered a crucial ruling clarifying the interplay between two important provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908—Order II Rule 2 and Order VII Rule 11(d). The Bench comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan addressed whether a […]

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18/04/2026, 2 months ago

Ex Parte Decrees Must Still Pass the Test of Reasoned Adjudication: Supreme Court Clarifies “Points for Determination” Requirement

Introduction: In Pramod Shroff v. Mohan Singh Chopra, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling clarifying procedural requirements in ex parte civil proceedings under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC). The Bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Augustine George Masih examined whether the absence of formally framed issues in an ex […]

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17/04/2026, 2 months ago

Victim’s Testimony Can Stand Alone: Orissa High Court Upholds Rape Conviction, Reduces Sentence to Statutory Minimum

Introduction: The case of Anil Nath v. State of Odisha & Ors., Criminal Appeal No. 945 of 2019, reported as 2026 LiveLaw (Ori) 42, came before the Orissa High Court and was adjudicated by Justice Biraja Prasanna Satapathy. The appeal arose from a conviction recorded by the Sessions Judge, Angul, in September 2019, wherein the […]

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17/04/2026, 2 months ago

No Proof, No Damages: Madras High Court Rejects ₹1 Crore Claim Over Alleged Unauthorized Use of Celebrity Images

Introduction: The case of Tamanna Santhosh Bhatia v. M/s Power Soaps Limited and Another, OSA No. 190 of 2018, reported as 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 163, came before the Madras High Court in an appeal challenging the dismissal of a suit for damages. The appeal was heard by a Division Bench comprising Justice P. Velmurugan and […]

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