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01/04/2026, 3 months ago

Liberty Cannot Depend on Ability to Pay: Rajasthan High Court Ends Incarceration Over Non-Payment of Compounding Costs

Introduction: The case of Santosh Dangi v. Firm & Anr. before the Rajasthan High Court presents a significant intersection between criminal liability under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, and the constitutional guarantee of personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The petitioner, Santosh Dangi, had been convicted in a […]

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01/04/2026, 3 months ago

Delhi High Court Upholds Dignity of COVID Warriors: Orders ₹1 Crore Compensation, Rejects Narrow Interpretation of ‘Duty’

Introduction: The case of Prem Sheela Kumari v. Government of NCT of Delhi Department of Revenue & Anr. came before the Delhi High Court as a poignant reminder of the human cost borne by frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and the legal obligations of the State to honor its commitments. The petitioner, Prem Sheela […]

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01/04/2026, 3 months ago

Account-Level Blocking Under Fire: Legal Battle Over Proportionality, Free Speech, and Due Process in Online Content Regulation

Introduction: The present controversy arises from a petition filed before the Delhi High Court involving Prateek Sharma, the operator of the parody account “Dr. Nimo Yadav”, and X Corp, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, challenging the blocking of multiple accounts pursuant to directions issued by the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information […]

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01/04/2026, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Reinforces Finality of Foreign Arbitral Awards: Public Policy Cannot Reopen Settled Issues Under Transnational Issue Estoppel

Introduction: The present case, Nagaraj V. Mylandla versus PI Opportunities Fund-I and Others, marks a significant development in India’s arbitration jurisprudence, particularly in the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The dispute arose from a failed investment arrangement between foreign investors and an Indian digital payment services company, FSSPL, […]

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31/03/2026, 3 months ago

“No One Can Turn Love Into Honour”: Allahabad High Court Protects Consenting Couple from Threats and Coercion

Introduction: The case concerning a young couple seeking protection before the Allahabad High Court highlights a deeply rooted social conflict between individual autonomy and societal notions of “honour.” The matter was heard by a Division Bench comprising Justice J.J. Munir and Justice Tarun Saxena, who were called upon to address the urgent plea of two […]

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31/03/2026, 3 months ago

Encroachment Must Go, But Penalty Needs Proof: Allahabad High Court Balances Eviction and Liability in Gram Sabha Land Case

Introduction: The case of Shahban and Another v. State of U.P. through Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue), Lucknow and Others (2026 LiveLaw (AB) 152) before the Allahabad High Court presents a nuanced judicial approach to disputes involving alleged encroachment on public land, specifically Gram Sabha property. Decided by Justice Alok Mathur, the case addressed two critical […]

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31/03/2026, 3 months ago

Husband Has No Claim Over Wife’s Parental Property: Andhra Pradesh High Court Reaffirms Section 15(2)(a) of Hindu Succession Act

Introduction: The case of Chikkala Devika Manasa and Anr v. The State of Andhra Pradesh and Ors (Writ Petition No. 12421 of 2023) before the Andhra Pradesh High Court offers a significant clarification on the principles governing succession of property inherited by a female Hindu from her parental family. Decided by Justice Tarlada Rajasekhar Rao, […]

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31/03/2026, 3 months ago

No Relief for Registered Owner Without Possession: J&K High Court Rejects Vehicle Release Plea in Terror Case Over Misrepresentation

Introduction: The case of Rubeena Begum vs Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir & Ors. (2026 LiveLaw (J&K)) before the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh presents a compelling examination of ownership, possession, and the doctrine of clean hands in the context of criminal proceedings involving serious allegations of terrorism. The matter was […]

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31/03/2026, 3 months ago

Beyond Strict Liability: Meghalaya High Court Recognises Reality of Consensual Adolescent Relationships in POCSO Cases

Introduction: The case of Shri Shalenbor Wahlang & Anr v. State of Meghalaya & Anr (Crl. Petn. No. 92 of 2023) before the Meghalaya High Court marks a significant judicial intervention in the evolving interpretation of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, particularly in cases involving consensual adolescent relationships. The matter was […]

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