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  • Mere Presence on Land Is Not Proof of Cannabis Cultivation, Bombay High Court Reiterates Burden on Prosecution Under NDPS Act
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19/03/2026, 1 week ago

Mere Presence on Land Is Not Proof of Cannabis Cultivation, Bombay High Court Reiterates Burden on Prosecution Under NDPS Act

Introduction: In Subhash Mahadu Mahajan v. State of Maharashtra, Criminal Appeal No. 848 of 2025, reported as 2026 LiveLaw (Bom) 111, the Bombay High Court revisited a foundational principle of criminal law in the context of prosecutions under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act): the prosecution must prove its case through […]

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19/03/2026, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Opens Railways Scouts and Guides Quota to All Equally Recognised Associations, Cites Article 14

Introduction: In Hindustan Scouts and Guides Association through its National Secretary Champat Singh & Another v. Union of India through Ministry of Railways, W.P.(C) 1957/2023, the Delhi High Court dealt with an important constitutional challenge concerning equal treatment in public employment and the limits of arbitrary classification by the State. The writ petition was filed […]

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19/03/2026, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh High Court Bars International LPG Sales, Prioritises Domestic Supply Amid Scarcity Concerns

Introduction: In Medha Himaja Shrii Enterprises v. Union of India, W.P. No. 7249 of 2026, the Andhra Pradesh High Court was confronted with an urgent issue lying at the intersection of energy security, public welfare, executive policy compliance, and judicial intervention during a time of international instability. The case arose in the backdrop of the […]

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19/03/2026, 1 week ago

Calling Someone a Terrorist Overground Worker Is Prima Facie Defamatory, Rules J&K and Ladakh High Court

Introduction: In Sanjay Gupta & Another v. Prem Kumar, reported as 2026 LiveLaw (JKL), the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh was called upon to decide an important question at the intersection of press freedom, criminal defamation, reputation, and editorial responsibility. The petition arose from a complaint filed under Section 500 of the […]

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19/03/2026, 1 week ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Orders Action Against Illegal Hoardings on Dividers and Footpaths in Indore

Introduction: In Sudesh Gupta v. The State of Madhya Pradesh, WP-46800-2025, the Madhya Pradesh High Court was called upon to examine a public interest litigation concerning the alleged widespread installation of illegal hoardings on road dividers and footpaths in the city of Indore. The matter was heard by a Division Bench comprising Justice Vijay Kumar […]

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19/03/2026, 1 week ago

Telangana High Court Quashes Case Over Alleged Fake YouTube Videos, Says Cheating and IT Act Personation Offences Not Made Out

Introduction: In Mangali Bhargav Kumar v. State of Telangana & Another, Criminal Petition No. 15532 of 2025, the Telangana High Court was called upon to examine whether criminal proceedings initiated against a young student for allegedly creating and uploading “fake” YouTube videos targeting a contractor and his family could legally continue when the basic ingredients […]

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19/03/2026, 1 week ago

Allahabad High Court: Article 25 Protects Prayer on Private Property, Not Religious Incitement in the Garb of Worship

Introduction: In Munazir Khan v. State of U.P. and 4 Others, reported as 2026 LiveLaw (AB) 114, the Allahabad High Court considered the scope of the constitutional guarantee under Article 25 of the Constitution of India in the context of prayers being offered on private property and the State’s role in ensuring that such religious […]

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19/03/2026, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Spares Actor Rajpal Yadav From Jail for Now in Cheque Dishonour Cases, Cites Substantial Payment and Takes Up Main Challenge

Introduction: In Sh. Rajpal Naurang Yadav & Another v. M/s Murli Projects Pvt. Ltd. & Another, the Delhi High Court was called upon to consider whether the actor, convicted in cheque dishonour proceedings, should be sent back to jail upon expiry of the interim suspension of sentence earlier granted to him. The matter came up […]

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19/03/2026, 1 week ago

Supreme Court: Section 173(3) BNSS Is a Safeguard Against Mechanical FIRs on Vague and Speculative Allegations

Introduction: In Ashish Dave v. The State of Rajasthan and Another, SLP (Crl) No. 19369/2025, reported as 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 258, the Supreme Court examined the scope and purpose of Section 173(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) and clarified an important shift from the earlier regime under Section 154 of the Code […]

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