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06/04/2026, 3 months ago

Criminal Law Cannot Be Used to Settle Civil Disputes: Allahabad High Court Flags Misuse of FIRs

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court, in Daljeet Singh and Another v. State & Ors., delivered a significant ruling addressing the growing misuse of criminal law machinery for the resolution of civil disputes. The case came before a Division Bench comprising Justice J.J. Munir and Justice Tarun Saxena, who expressed deep concern over the increasing tendency […]

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06/04/2026, 3 months ago

Failure to Provide Written Grounds of Arrest Violates Constitutional Safeguards: Supreme Court Grants Bail in NDPS Case

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in Dr. Rajinder Rajan versus Union of India & Anr., reaffirmed the constitutional mandate requiring law enforcement authorities to furnish written grounds of arrest to an accused person prior to or immediately after arrest. The case arose from a narcotics-related prosecution involving two medical professionals associated with the operation […]

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04/04/2026, 3 months ago

“Nothing But Contempt”: Gujarat High Court Slams Recruitment Body for Defying Court Orders in Exam Answer Key Dispute

Introduction: In Arati Damjibhai Rangpariya v. State of Gujarat & Anr. (R/Special Civil Application No. 3425 of 2025), the Gujarat High Court was confronted with a troubling instance of alleged administrative indifference and non-compliance with judicial directions. The matter was heard by Justice Nirzar S. Desai, who expressed strong dissatisfaction with the conduct of the […]

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04/04/2026, 3 months ago

Police Cannot Exercise Judicial Powers: Madras High Court Stays Government Order Violating Separation of Powers

Introduction: In Nallathambi v. The State of Tamil Nadu and Others (2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 143, WP (MD) 8944 of 2026), the Madras High Court addressed a fundamental constitutional issue concerning the separation of powers and the limits of executive authority. The case came before a Division Bench comprising Justice N. Sathish Kumar and Justice M. […]

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04/04/2026, 3 months ago

No Bail in International Cyber Fraud: Court Prioritizes Societal Impact Over Private Compromise in ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam: Rajasthan High Court

Introduction: In Navin Temani v. State of Rajasthan (2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 122), the Rajasthan High Court dealt with a deeply disturbing instance of organized cybercrime that highlighted the growing menace of digital frauds targeting vulnerable individuals. The case came before Justice Sameer Jain, who was called upon to adjudicate an anticipatory bail application filed by […]

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04/04/2026, 3 months ago

Consensual Adolescent Relationship Cannot Be Ignored: Uttarakhand High Court Stays Proceedings in Minor ‘Kidnapping’ Case

Introduction: In X v. State of Uttarakhand (C528 No. 496 of 2026), the Uttarakhand High Court was confronted with a sensitive and evolving area of criminal jurisprudence involving adolescent relationships, consent, and the rigid application of penal laws relating to minors. The matter came before Justice Alok Mahra, who was tasked with determining whether criminal […]

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04/04/2026, 3 months ago

Right to Education Does Not Include Right to Choose a Specific School After Academic Year Ends: Delhi High Court Clarifies Limits

Introduction: In Pooja (as Guardian of Baby Devanshi Jaisawar) v. Aadharshila Vidyapeeth & Anr., the Delhi High Court delivered an important ruling delineating the scope and limitations of the right to education under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act). The matter was adjudicated by a Division Bench comprising […]

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04/04/2026, 3 months ago

Bail Conditions Cannot Invade Privacy of Family Members: Delhi High Court Strikes Down Surveillance Directions

Introduction: In Sandeep @ Kala @ Kale @ Sonu @ Sinothia v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi), the Delhi High Court delivered a significant ruling reaffirming the constitutional protection of privacy and delineating the permissible scope of bail conditions. The matter was adjudicated by Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani, who examined whether conditions imposed by […]

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04/04/2026, 3 months ago

Imprisonment for Maintenance Default Cannot Exceed Statutory Limits: Allahabad High Court Orders Immediate Release

Introduction: In a significant ruling reaffirming the statutory safeguards under maintenance law, the Allahabad High Court in Tahir @ Babloo v. State & Anr. intervened to correct what it found to be an excessive and legally unsustainable order of imprisonment passed by a Family Court. The case was adjudicated by Justice Praveen Kumar Giri, who […]

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