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10/04/2026, 7 hours ago

PIL Cannot Be a Mask for Personal Gain: Punjab and Haryana High Court Imposes Costs for Misuse of Public Interest Jurisdiction

Introduction: The Punjab and Haryana High Court, in Kuljit Singh Bedi v. State of Punjab & Ors., delivered a significant ruling underscoring the sanctity of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and cautioning against its misuse for advancing personal interests. The case arose from a PIL filed by Kuljit Singh Bedi, who also held the position of […]

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10/04/2026, 7 hours ago

No Blanket Power to Seize Vehicles in Drunk Driving Cases: Telangana High Court Reaffirms Limits on Police Authority

Introduction: The Telangana High Court, in Jangati Vijay v. State of Telangana & Ors., revisited and reaffirmed an important principle governing police powers in cases of drunk driving—namely, that law enforcement authorities do not possess unfettered authority to detain or seize vehicles merely because the driver is found intoxicated. The case arose from a writ […]

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10/04/2026, 7 hours ago

HIV-Infected Blood Transfusion to Children: Jharkhand High Court Seeks Accountability Beyond FIR, Demands Detailed Probe

Introduction: The Jharkhand High Court, in Deepika Hembram and Others v. State of Jharkhand and Ors., addressed a deeply disturbing case involving the alleged transfusion of HIV-infected blood to minor children suffering from thalassemia at the Blood Bank of Chaibasa Sadar Hospital. The matter was brought before the Court through a writ petition seeking, inter […]

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10/04/2026, 7 hours ago

Unauthorized Access Cannot Become a Public Interest Claim: Madras High Court Refuses Probe into Alleged Data Breach Amid Pending Proceedings

Introduction: The Madras High Court, in Himanshu Pathak v. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, addressed a complex intersection of cybersecurity concerns, personal liability, and the scope of writ jurisdiction. The case arose from an appeal filed by Himanshu Pathak, a cybersecurity specialist, challenging the dismissal of his writ petition by a single judge. In […]

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10/04/2026, 7 hours ago

Mandatory Tender Conditions Are Non-Negotiable: Patna High Court Strikes Down Bid Qualification for Failure to Meet Essential Requirement

Introduction: The Patna High Court, in M/s Anirudh Sarswati Construction v. State of Bihar and Ors., delivered a significant judgment reinforcing the principle that mandatory conditions in tender documents cannot be relaxed or overlooked by authorities while evaluating bids. The case arose from a writ petition challenging the revised technical bid decision of the Rural […]

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10/04/2026, 7 hours ago

Even Policemen Deciding What Is Objectionable’: High Court Examines Challenge to SAHYOG Portal and IT Rules Amendment

Introduction: The Bombay High Court is presently seized of a significant constitutional challenge in Kunal Kamra v. Union of India along with a connected matter, Haresh Jagtiani v. Union of India, wherein the legality of the SAHYOG Portal and the 2025 amendment to Rule 3(1)(d) of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics […]

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10/04/2026, 7 hours ago

Section 107 CrPC Cannot Be Misused for Private Disputes: High Court Protects Personal Liberty from Preventive Overreach

Introduction: The Patna High Court, in Lalan Prasad Singh v. State of Bihar and Ors., delivered a significant judgment clarifying the scope and limitations of preventive jurisdiction under Section 107 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC). The case arose from a criminal writ petition filed by the petitioner seeking quashing of proceedings initiated […]

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10/04/2026, 13 hours ago

PIL Without Proof Cannot Stall Elections: Telangana High Court Rejects Challenge to Municipal Reservation for Lack of Verified Data

Introduction: The Telangana High Court, in Gade Ramana Reddy v. State of Telangana & Ors., dealt with a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that questioned the legality of ward-wise reservation notifications issued for the “2nd Ordinary Elections to Municipalities and Municipal Corporations 2026.” The petitioner, Gade Ramana Reddy, a retired Assistant Professor of Chemistry, approached the […]

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10/04/2026, 13 hours ago

Section 197 CrPC as a Protective Shield: Prosecution of Public Servants Requires Sanction Even for Excesses Linked to Official Duty

Introduction: The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, in Rajeshwar Singh vs State & Ors., delivered a crucial ruling interpreting the scope and applicability of Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), reaffirming its role as a protective safeguard for public servants against unwarranted prosecution. The case arose from a petition […]

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