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02/04/2026, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Clarifies No Judicial Discretion in Stamp Duty Penalty: Ten-Times Levy Mandatory Under Karnataka Law

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in Krishnavathi Sharma versus Bhagwandas Sharma and Others (2026 LiveLaw (SC) 310), delivered a significant ruling clarifying the scope of judicial discretion under the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957, particularly in relation to the imposition of penalties on insufficiently stamped instruments. The Bench comprising Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice K. […]

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02/04/2026, 2 weeks ago

Bombay High Court Flags “Below the Belt” Media Rhetoric in Defamation Dispute, Urges Responsible Reporting

Introduction: The present matter came up before the Bombay High Court in a defamation suit instituted by industrialist Anil Ambani against Republic TV and its Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami. The suit sought injunctive relief against allegedly defamatory broadcasts aired by the news channel in connection with ongoing investigations by enforcement agencies into certain companies associated with […]

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01/04/2026, 2 weeks ago

Natural Justice Prevails: Jammu and Kashmir High Court Orders Reinstatement After Medical Evidence Ignored in Disciplinary Action

Introduction: The case of Amit Kumar v. Union of India & Others came before the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu, presenting a crucial question concerning the intersection of disciplinary proceedings, medical evidence, and the principles of natural justice. The petitioner, Amit Kumar, a Constable in the Central Reserve Police Force […]

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01/04/2026, 2 weeks ago

“Lawyers Are Not Servants”: Rajasthan High Court Strikes Down Arbitrary Removal of Assistant Advocates by Public Authority

Introduction: The case of Pratap Singh v. The Jaipur Development Authority and batch matters came before the Rajasthan High Court raising significant questions concerning the dignity of legal professionals, the limits of administrative discretion, and the obligation of State instrumentalities to act fairly and in accordance with their own rules. The petitioners, including Pratap Singh […]

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01/04/2026, 2 weeks ago

Courts Won’t Second-Guess Election Commission: Calcutta High Court Upholds Mass Transfer of Officers During Polls

Introduction: The case of Arka Kumar Nag v. Election Commission of India and Others came before the Calcutta High Court as a Public Interest Litigation raising critical questions regarding the scope of powers of the Election Commission of India under Article 324 of the Constitution and the legality of large-scale transfers of administrative officers during […]

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01/04/2026, 2 weeks ago

Proof Matters in Pandemic Claims: Allahabad High Court Denies COVID Compensation Without Medical Evidence

Introduction: The case of Ajay Kumar v. State of U.P. and Others came before the Allahabad High Court raising a sensitive yet legally significant question concerning entitlement to ex gratia compensation for deaths allegedly caused by COVID-19 during the peak of the pandemic. The petitioner, Ajay Kumar, approached the Court challenging the decision of the […]

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01/04/2026, 2 weeks ago

Cabinet Rank Does Not Equal Ministerial Status: Karnataka High Court Upholds Legislative Appointments to Boards and Corporations

Introduction: The case of Sri Suri Payala v. Government of Karnataka & Ors. came before the Karnataka High Court as a public interest litigation raising significant constitutional questions concerning the limits imposed on the size of the Council of Ministers under Article 164(1A) of the Constitution of India and the legality of appointing legislators to […]

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01/04/2026, 2 weeks ago

No Automatic Joint Family Status: Madhya Pradesh High Court Clarifies Burden of Proof in Ancestral Property Disputes

Introduction: The case of Kedar Prasad Gupta v. Satya Prakash Gupta came before the Madhya Pradesh High Court in the backdrop of a long-standing property dispute between parties claiming descent from a common ancestor. The petitioners, led by Kedar Prasad Gupta, had instituted a civil suit seeking declaration of rights and permanent injunction over eight […]

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01/04/2026, 2 weeks 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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