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19/03/2026, 3 hours ago

Allahabad High Court: Article 25 Protects Prayer on Private Property, Not Religious Incitement in the Garb of Worship

Introduction: In Munazir Khan v. State of U.P. and 4 Others, reported as 2026 LiveLaw (AB) 114, the Allahabad High Court considered the scope of the constitutional guarantee under Article 25 of the Constitution of India in the context of prayers being offered on private property and the State’s role in ensuring that such religious […]

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19/03/2026, 3 hours ago

Delhi High Court Spares Actor Rajpal Yadav From Jail for Now in Cheque Dishonour Cases, Cites Substantial Payment and Takes Up Main Challenge

Introduction: In Sh. Rajpal Naurang Yadav & Another v. M/s Murli Projects Pvt. Ltd. & Another, the Delhi High Court was called upon to consider whether the actor, convicted in cheque dishonour proceedings, should be sent back to jail upon expiry of the interim suspension of sentence earlier granted to him. The matter came up […]

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19/03/2026, 3 hours ago

Supreme Court: Section 173(3) BNSS Is a Safeguard Against Mechanical FIRs on Vague and Speculative Allegations

Introduction: In Ashish Dave v. The State of Rajasthan and Another, SLP (Crl) No. 19369/2025, reported as 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 258, the Supreme Court examined the scope and purpose of Section 173(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) and clarified an important shift from the earlier regime under Section 154 of the Code […]

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18/03/2026, 21 hours ago

Child Cannot Be Used As a Pawn to Prove Adultery: Telangana High Court Sets Aside Order Directing DNA Test in Matrimonial Dispute

Introduction: In a significant judgment reinforcing the protection of children’s rights within matrimonial litigation, the Telangana High Court set aside a trial court order that had directed DNA testing of a minor child to determine paternity in a marital dispute. The Court emphasised that while courts must ensure fairness in matrimonial proceedings, they must equally […]

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18/03/2026, 21 hours ago

Universities Cannot Withhold Students’ Original Certificates for Non-Payment of Fees: Telangana High Court Protects Academic Rights

Introduction: In a significant judgment safeguarding the academic and constitutional rights of students, the Telangana High Court ruled that educational institutions cannot withhold original academic certificates of students merely because tuition fees remain unpaid. The Court emphasised that original academic documents such as mark sheets and degree certificates are the property of the student and […]

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18/03/2026, 21 hours ago

Habeas Corpus Not Maintainable When Major Woman Voluntarily Marries and Chooses to Live With Husband: Andhra Pradesh High Court

Introduction: In an important decision reaffirming the autonomy and personal liberty of adults in matters of marriage and choice of residence, the Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by parents seeking the custody of their daughter who had left home and married a man of her choice. The matter arose in […]

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18/03/2026, 22 hours ago

Victim Cannot Appeal Against Grant of Probation to Convict Under Section 372 CrPC: Rajasthan High Court Clarifies Limits of Victim’s Appellate Rights

Introduction: In a significant judgment clarifying the scope of appellate rights available to victims in criminal proceedings, the Rajasthan High Court ruled that a victim cannot maintain an appeal against the grant of probation to a convicted accused under the proviso to Section 372 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The decision was delivered […]

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18/03/2026, 22 hours ago

Anganwadi Helper Has Preferential Right to Promotion as Worker; Transfer on Marriage Grounds Cannot Defeat Accrued Claim: Himachal Pradesh High Court

Introduction: In a significant ruling concerning service rights and administrative fairness within the Anganwadi system, the Himachal Pradesh High Court clarified that an Anganwadi Helper working at a particular centre possesses a preferential right to be considered for promotion as an Anganwadi Worker when a vacancy arises at the same centre. The Division Bench comprising […]

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18/03/2026, 22 hours ago

Mere Filing of Chargesheet Not Ground for Automatic Dismissal from Service: Madhya Pradesh High Court Restores Procedural Fairness

Introduction: In a significant ruling concerning service jurisprudence and the principles of natural justice, the Madhya Pradesh High Court set aside the discharge order issued against a Home Guard Sainik, holding that the mere registration of an FIR or filing of a chargesheet in a criminal case does not automatically justify termination from service. The […]

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