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09/04/2026, 3 months ago

Temple Property Funded by Devotees Must Vest in Deity: Kerala High Court Condemns Private Claim Over Sacred Assets

Introduction: The case of Suo Motu v. State of Kerala & Ors. and Ernakulam Kshethra Kshema Samithi v. Cochin Devaswom Board & Ors. marks a significant judicial intervention by the Kerala High Court in safeguarding religious and charitable properties from misappropriation and unauthorized control. The Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. and Justice K.V. […]

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09/04/2026, 3 months ago

Husband Cannot Evade Duty to Maintain Family: Gujarat High Court Upholds 660 Days’ Imprisonment for Non-Payment of Maintenance

Introduction: The case of Jitendrakumar Ambalal Kondi v. State of Gujarat & Ors. presents a significant reaffirmation of the legal and moral obligation of a husband to provide maintenance to his wife and children. The Gujarat High Court, through Justice Hasmukh D. Suthar, dismissed a criminal revision application filed by the husband, thereby upholding the […]

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09/04/2026, 3 months ago

Demand Must Be Proved: Delhi High Court Acquits Engineers in 35-Year-Old Bribery Case, Sets Aside Conviction for Lack of Evidence

Introduction: The case of Dinesh Garg v. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) marks the culmination of a prolonged legal battle spanning over three decades, ultimately resulting in the acquittal of two former engineers of the Flood Control Department by the Delhi High Court. The judgment, delivered by Justice Chandrasekharan Sudha, revisits fundamental principles governing prosecutions […]

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09/04/2026, 3 months ago

Survey Report Alone Has No Finality: J&K High Court Clarifies Only Gazette-Notified Wakaf List Is Conclusive

Introduction: The case of Syed Lutfullah Shah & Anr. v. A.W. Kirpak, Superintendent Engineer & Ors. presented before the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court revolves around a long-standing dispute concerning the nature, ownership, and management of properties attached to two religious shrines (ziarats) situated in Kishtwar. The petitioners, claiming to be the Sajjada […]

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09/04/2026, 3 months ago

Right to Vote Cannot Be Denied on Technical Grounds: Gujarat High Court Orders Inclusion of Voter’s Name in Electoral Roll

Introduction: The case of Jayesh Batukbhai Patel (Vanani) v. State of Gujarat & Ors. presents a crucial reaffirmation of the fundamental democratic principle that the right to participate in elections cannot be defeated by procedural technicalities. The petitioner approached the Gujarat High Court challenging an endorsement dated 04.04.2026 issued by the Electoral Officer, whereby his […]

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09/04/2026, 3 months ago

Courts Cannot Act as Employers: Patna High Court Reaffirms Executive’s Exclusive Power Over Transfer of Government Officials

Introduction: The case of State of Bihar & Ors. v. Deepak Kumar alias Deepak Kumar Singh presents an important reaffirmation of the limits of judicial intervention in matters of administrative discretion, particularly in the domain of transfer and posting of government servants. The controversy arose from a writ petition filed by the respondent challenging the […]

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09/04/2026, 3 months ago

Child Welfare Prevails Over Foreign Orders: Andhra Pradesh High Court Refuses Habeas Corpus for Enforcing UK Custody Directions

Introduction: The case of Gadde Bala Yeswanth v. The State of Andhra Pradesh presents a significant judicial discourse on the interplay between international custody disputes, the enforceability of foreign court orders, and the paramount consideration of a child’s welfare under Indian constitutional law. The petitioner, a British citizen and father of a minor girl child, […]

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09/04/2026, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Clarifies Compensation Principles: Deduction Based on Remaining Service Tenure Held Impermissible in Motor Accident Claims

Introduction: The present case, Sushila & Ors. v. Sudhakar & Anr., arose out of a tragic motor accident involving a 59-year-old permanent employee of the Indian Railways. The deceased, while riding his bicycle in 2013, was hit from behind by a motorcycle driven in a rash and negligent manner, resulting in fatal injuries. His widow […]

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08/04/2026, 3 months ago

Madras High Court Refuses to Entertain PIL on IPL Match Rescheduling, Says Courts Cannot Act on Mere Apprehensions

Introduction: The case of T. Prabhakaran v. The Chief Election Commissioner and Another came before the Madras High Court at a time when the State of Tamil Nadu was preparing for its upcoming Assembly elections scheduled in April 2026. The petitioner approached the Court through a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), seeking judicial intervention to reschedule […]

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