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04/07/2026, 10 hours ago

When Expression Meets Criminal Law: High Court on Religious Sentiment, Mens Rea, and Constitutional Protection of Personal Belief

Introduction: The Punjab & Haryana High Court, in Ranjanni Gaur v. State of Punjab and another (2025 LiveLaw (PH) 218), examined the intersection of criminal law, religious sentiment, and constitutional freedoms in a case arising from a rather unusual set of allegations. The petitioner approached the Court seeking quashing of an FIR registered against her […]

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04/07/2026, 10 hours ago

Deemed Suspension and Back Wages: Gauhati High Court Clarifies Service Status During Remand of Disciplinary Proceedings

Introduction: The Gauhati High Court, in Dibrugarh University and Anr. v. Lachit Borthakur (WA/419/2024), examined an important question relating to service jurisprudence: the status of an employee and entitlement to monetary benefits when a disciplinary punishment is set aside on technical grounds and the matter is remanded for fresh consideration. The Division Bench comprising Chief […]

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04/07/2026, 10 hours ago

Delhi High Court Pushes for Accessibility Compliance on OTT Platforms, Emphasises Digital Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities

Introduction: The Delhi High Court, in Rahul Bajaj v. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited & Ors. (2026 LiveLaw (Del) 616), has taken a significant step towards strengthening digital accessibility rights by directing expeditious compliance with accessibility guidelines for OTT platforms, particularly the streaming service ZEE5. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma issued notice on a petition highlighting systemic […]

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04/07/2026, 10 hours ago

Gujarat High Court Denies Bail to IAS Officer, Says Corruption by Public Officials Threatens Constitutional Governance and the Rule of Law

Introduction: The Gujarat High Court, in Sh. Rajendrakumar Mahendrabhai Patel v. Director of Enforcement & Another, R/Criminal Misc. Application (For Regular Bail – Before Chargesheet) No. 7098 of 2026, reported as 2026 LiveLaw (Guj) 185, delivered a significant ruling highlighting the seriousness of corruption by public servants and the independent nature of offences under the […]

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04/07/2026, 10 hours ago

Delhi High Court Affirms That an Earning Husband Can Claim Loss of Dependency for the Death of His Wife in a Motor Accident

Introduction: The Delhi High Court, in Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Vinay Jain (MAC.APP. 509/2024), 2026 LiveLaw (Del) 617, has delivered a landmark judgment reaffirming that the concept of dependency under the Motor Vehicles Act cannot be determined on the basis of outdated gender stereotypes. Justice Anish Dayal held that an earning husband is not […]

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04/07/2026, 10 hours ago

Allahabad High Court Holds Section 362 CrPC Does Not Bar Modification of Bail Conditions, Revokes Onerous ₹64 Lakh Deposit Requirement

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court, in Baldev Raj Arora v. CBI/ACB, Lucknow, 2026 LiveLaw (AB) 347, has delivered a significant judgment clarifying the scope of Section 362 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and the inherent powers of constitutional courts in matters relating to bail. Justice Subhash Vidyarthi held that the statutory prohibition contained […]

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04/07/2026, 10 hours ago

Patna High Court Reaffirms That Disciplinary Authorities Must Exercise Independent Judgment While Imposing Punishment

Introduction: The Patna High Court, in The Punjab National Bank v. Sanjay Kumar Srivastava (Letters Patent Appeal No. 911 of 2018 arising out of CWJC No. 10392 of 2003), has delivered an important judgment reaffirming one of the foundational principles of service jurisprudence—that a disciplinary authority vested with statutory discretion must exercise its powers independently […]

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04/07/2026, 17 hours ago

Kerala High Court Directs Home Department to Decide Plea Seeking Vigilance Enquiry Into Alleged Irregular Police Appointments Within Two Weeks

Introduction: The Kerala High Court, in Adv. K.M. Shajahan v. State of Kerala and Others (WP(Crl.) No. 968 of 2026), passed an important interim order directing the Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department to take a decision within two weeks on a representation seeking a vigilance enquiry into the alleged irregular appointment of two […]

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04/07/2026, 17 hours ago

Allahabad High Court Upholds Individual Flat Owners’ Consent for Additional FAR, Rules Apartment Associations Cannot Override Personal Decisions

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court, in Great Value Sharanam Apartment Owners Association v. State of U.P. and 8 Others, delivered a significant judgment clarifying the legal relationship between apartment owners, resident welfare associations, and developers in matters concerning additional development within a residential township. Deciding a writ petition filed by the Great Value Sharanam Apartment […]

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