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07/04/2026, 3 months ago

No Show, No Second Chance: Supreme Court Limits Compassion in Public Recruitment

 Introduction: In a significant ruling reinforcing the principles of fairness and discipline in public employment, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, adjudicated upon the dispute between Commissioner, Delhi Police & Anr. (Appellants) and Uttam Kumar (Respondent). The case arose from a recruitment process for the post of […]

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06/04/2026, 3 months ago

AI Can Assist, Not Decide: Gujarat High Court Draws Strict Line to Safeguard Judicial Independence

Introduction: In a landmark step reflecting the judiciary’s cautious yet progressive approach towards emerging technologies, the Gujarat High Court, through its “Policy on Use of Artificial Intelligence in Judicial and Court Administration” unveiled by Justice Vikram Nath of the Supreme Court, has laid down comprehensive guidelines regulating the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the […]

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06/04/2026, 3 months ago

Delimitation Is Legislative, Not Litigative: Punjab and Haryana High Court Refuses to Interfere on Technical Grounds

Introduction: In Hardev Singh vs. State of Punjab & Ors. and connected matters [CWP-3129-2026 (O&M)], the Punjab & Haryana High Court delivered a significant ruling clarifying the legal nature of the delimitation process concerning Municipal Councils and Municipal Corporations. The Division Bench comprising Justice Harsimran Singh Sethi and Justice Vikas Suri was called upon to […]

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06/04/2026, 3 months ago

Impossible Attempt Cannot Be Punished: Rajasthan High Court Quashes Culpable Homicide Charges Over Alleged Organ Removal After Death

Introduction: In Bishan Lal & Anr. v. State of Rajasthan & Anr., reported as 2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 125, the Rajasthan High Court, presided over by Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand, delivered a significant judgment addressing the contours of criminal liability in cases involving allegations of organ removal after death. The case arose from an unusual and […]

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06/04/2026, 3 months ago

WhatsApp Notice Not Valid: Karnataka High Court Rules Physical Service Mandatory Before Arrest Under BNSS

Introduction: In Mr. Yugadev R. v. State of Karnataka & Others, the Karnataka High Court delivered a significant ruling clarifying the scope and procedure of pre-arrest notice under Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), which corresponds to Section 41A of the erstwhile Code of Criminal Procedure. The case was heard by […]

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06/04/2026, 3 months ago

Epstein Files Controversy: Delhi High Court to Examine Legality of Pre-Trial Gag Order on Alleged Defamatory Posts

Introduction: In Kunal Shukla v. Himayani Puri & Ors., the Delhi High Court is seized of a significant constitutional and legal controversy that sits at the intersection of defamation law, freedom of speech, and the evolving role of digital platforms in shaping public discourse. The case arises from an appeal filed by Kunal Shukla, a […]

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06/04/2026, 3 months ago

Mockery of Courtroom Decorum Goes Viral: Rajasthan High Court Initiates Criminal Contempt Proceedings

Introduction: In a striking case that underscores the sanctity of judicial institutions and the consequences of undermining them, the Rajasthan High Court took suo motu cognizance of an incident involving the alleged desecration of a courtroom in a Gram Nyayalaya located in Bikaner. The matter arose from a formal reference dated March 10, 2026, submitted […]

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06/04/2026, 3 months ago

Cannot Reopen Settled Issues After Conceding Before Court: Patna High Court Rejects Intra-Court Appeal

Introduction: In State of Bihar and Anr. v. Sanjay Kumar Tiwari and Ors., the Patna High Court delivered a significant ruling emphasizing the binding nature of statements made by counsel and recorded in judicial orders. The matter was adjudicated by a Division Bench comprising Justice Sudhir Singh and Justice Rajesh Kumar Verma, while hearing a […]

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06/04/2026, 3 months ago

Public Advertisement Not Enough: Jharkhand High Court Upholds Employees’ Right to Fair Promotion and Direct Notice

Introduction: In State of Jharkhand & Ors. v. Bikaram Mandal & Ors., the Jharkhand High Court delivered a significant judgment reinforcing the principles of fairness, transparency, and procedural propriety in matters of public employment. The case was adjudicated by a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice M. S. Sonak and Justice Rajesh Shankar, who examined whether […]

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