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19/08/2026, 3 weeks ago

Section 47 CPC Cannot Be Used to Reopen Matters Already Decided or Capable of Being Decided at Trial

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court, while dealing with the scope of objections under Section 47 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, has reiterated an important limitation on the jurisdiction of an executing court. In Ravi Srivastava v. Ajay Sharma, reported as 2026 LiveLaw (AB) 595, a Bench of Justice Anil Kumar-X dismissed a civil […]

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19/08/2026, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Strengthens Electoral Accountability, Orders Tighter Control Over Withdrawal of Election-Offence Prosecutions

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in State of Karnataka & Anr. v. Prathik Parasrampuria, Citation 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 816, has issued significant directions aimed at curbing the circulation of black money and strengthening accountability for electoral offences. A Bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh considered extensive data furnished by the […]

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19/08/2026, 3 weeks ago

Private Unaided Institutions and Writ Jurisdiction: Karnataka High Court Limits Article 226 in Salary Disputes

Introduction: The Karnataka High Court, in Hari Prakash SP & Ors. v. State of Karnataka & Ors., W.P. Nos. 805 of 2014 and 5693 of 2014, considered an important question concerning the maintainability of writ petitions against private, unaided educational institutions. Justice Ashok S. Kinagi dismissed the petitions filed by 89 non-teaching employees associated with […]

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19/08/2026, 3 weeks ago

Landlord Is the Best Judge of Bona Fide Need: Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Eviction for Educational and Medical Requirements

Introduction: The Madhya Pradesh High Court, in Saleem Quraeshi v. Saina Bi & Others, SA No. 914 of 2025, considered the scope of a landlord’s bona fide requirement while examining a tenant’s challenge to an eviction decree. Justice Pavan Kumar Dwivedi dismissed the second appeal and upheld the concurrent findings of the courts below, holding […]

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19/08/2026, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Allows JNU Admissions to Continue with Deprivation Points Pending Final Adjudication

Introduction: The Delhi High Court, in Jawaharlal Nehru University v. Amit Mehra & Anr., LPA-645/2026, has permitted Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) to continue its postgraduate admission process under the deprivation points system, while making all such admissions subject to the final outcome of the writ petition pending before the Single Judge. The Division Bench comprising […]

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19/08/2026, 3 weeks ago

PILs Must Rest on Specific and Verifiable Facts: Calcutta High Court on Alleged Police Directions to Remove Mosque Loudspeakers

Introduction: The Calcutta High Court, in Md Danish Farooqui v. The State of West Bengal & Ors., WPA(P) 401 of 2026, considered an important issue concerning the maintainability of a Public Interest Litigation based on allegations of police interference with the use of loudspeakers by mosques. A Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty […]

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19/08/2026, 3 weeks ago

Writ Jurisdiction Against Private Unaided Educational Institutions for Enforcement of Statutory Pay Scales

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in Siyaram Education Society v. Chhaya D/o Baliram Dhave & Ors. and connected matters, examined an important question concerning the scope of writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India against private unaided educational institutions. The Bench comprising Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Vijay Bishnoi considered whether […]

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18/08/2026, 3 weeks ago

Collector’s Jurisdiction Under Section 31 of Stamp Act Ends With Determination of Stamp Duty, Rules Punjab & Haryana High Court

Introduction: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has clarified the limits of the Collector’s jurisdiction under Section 31 of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, holding that once an instrument is referred to the Collector for determination of the proper stamp duty, his statutory function under that provision comes to an end upon determining the deficiency. […]

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18/08/2026, 3 weeks ago

Allahabad High Court Upholds Pre-Screening of Typing Eligibility Before Written Test for Junior Assistant Promotion

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court has upheld the procedure adopted by the Uttar Pradesh authorities for promotion to the post of Junior Assistant, holding that the prescribed minimum typing speed constitutes an essential eligibility condition and may validly be assessed before a candidate is permitted to participate in the written test and interview. Justice Anish […]

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