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15/04/2026, 2 months ago

Khap Panchayat Diktats Unconstitutional: Rajasthan High Court Calls for Policy, SOP and Legal Framework to Curb Social Boycott Practices

Introduction: In Deepa Ram Meghwal v. State of Rajasthan & Others and Batch (S.B. Criminal Writ Petition No. 1344/2025), the Rajasthan High Court undertook a critical examination of the alarming prevalence of extra-constitutional diktats issued by Khap Panchayats and similar informal bodies. The case arose from a batch of petitions alleging grave violations of individual […]

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15/04/2026, 2 months ago

Beyond Familial Ties: Karnataka High Court Recognises ‘Institutional Dependency’ for Compensation in Motor Accident Claims

Introduction: In S.B. Shivamurthy Shivachary Hiremutt v. Shabir Ahamed and Ors. (MFA No. 200322 of 2024), the Karnataka High Court delivered a path-breaking judgment expanding the scope of compensation jurisprudence under motor accident claims. The case revolved around the death of Sutreshwar Shivacharya Swamiji, the Mathadipathi (head priest) of Bale Honnur Shrimad Rambapur Virsinhasan Mutt, […]

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15/04/2026, 2 months ago

Delay Defeats Equity: Patna High Court Refuses to Entertain Belated Service Claim Despite Repeated Representations

Introduction: In Raj Kumar Jha v. State of Bihar and Ors. (Letters Patent Appeal No. 762 of 2025 arising out of CWJC No. 9626 of 2025), the Patna High Court revisited the well-settled principle that delay and laches can be fatal to claims in service jurisprudence. The matter came before a Division Bench comprising Chief […]

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15/04/2026, 2 months ago

Challenge After Exhausting Attempts Not Maintainable: Gujarat High Court Rejects Plea Against UPSC Scribe Procedure

Introduction: In Joshi Umang Vijaykumar v. Union of India & Ors. (R/Special Civil Application No. 4534 of 2026), the Gujarat High Court dealt with a significant issue concerning the fairness and legality of the procedure governing the use of scribes by persons with disabilities in the UPSC Civil Services Examination. The petitioner, Joshi Umang Vijaykumar, […]

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15/04/2026, 2 months ago

Contempt Jurisdiction Is Not a Tool for Re-Adjudication: Supreme Court Reaffirms Limits on Judicial Overreach

Introduction: In Jalim Singh v. Nand Kishore & Ors. (2026 LiveLaw (SC) 364), the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling clarifying the scope and limits of contempt jurisdiction. The case arose from a prolonged service dispute involving the appellant, Jalim Singh, an employee who had earlier secured a favourable judgment from the Allahabad […]

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13/04/2026, 2 months ago

Advocates Cannot Stall Proceedings Over Unpaid Fees: Kerala High Court Reaffirms Client’s Right to Change Counsel

Introduction: The case of XXX and Another v. YYY and Others came before the Kerala High Court, raising a critical issue concerning the professional boundaries of advocates and their rights vis-à-vis unpaid legal fees. The petitioners, two practicing advocates, approached the High Court seeking to keep in abeyance the execution proceedings initiated by their former […]

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13/04/2026, 2 months ago

State Election Commission Cannot Independently Alter Voter Rolls: Gujarat High Court Upholds Right to Electoral Inclusion

Introduction: The case of Varsha Mukeshbhai Katara v. The State Election Commission Through Secretary & Ors. came before the Gujarat High Court, raising a crucial question regarding the powers of the State Election Commission (SEC) in the preparation and modification of electoral rolls for municipal elections. The petitioner, a voter seeking inclusion in the electoral […]

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13/04/2026, 2 months ago

Recording Office Calls Not ‘Spying’ Under Official Secrets Act: Bombay High Court Draws Clear Legal Distinction

Introduction: The case of Pravin Shyamrao Samarth v. State of Maharashtra came before the Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench, raising an important question regarding the scope and applicability of the Official Secrets Act, 1923 (OSA) in the context of workplace conduct and digital communication. The case revolved around allegations that an employee of Maharashtra Metro […]

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13/04/2026, 2 months ago

41-Year Delay in Land Possession Sparks Judicial Outrage: Allahabad High Court Seeks Accountability from State Authorities

Introduction: The case of B.N. Tripathi and Others v. State of U.P. and Another came before the Allahabad High Court, presenting a deeply troubling instance of administrative apathy and prolonged denial of rights. The matter revolved around a 90-year-old plaintiff who, along with his co-lessee, had been allotted a plot measuring 2222 square yards by […]

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