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  • Punjab and Haryana High Court Refuses Relief to ADA Aspirant, Holds Lack of Computer Knowledge Cannot Excuse Incomplete Application
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09/07/2026, 4 weeks ago

Punjab and Haryana High Court Refuses Relief to ADA Aspirant, Holds Lack of Computer Knowledge Cannot Excuse Incomplete Application

Introduction: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has reiterated that candidates participating in public recruitment processes must strictly comply with the instructions prescribed in the recruitment notification. The Court held that negligence in completing an online application cannot be condoned merely because the candidate claims a lack of computer knowledge. The ruling came in Angrej […]

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09/07/2026, 4 weeks ago

Gujarat High Court Grants Bail to Law Student, Finds No Prima Facie Evidence of Direct Financial Gain in Cricket Betting Fraud Case

Introduction: The Gujarat High Court recently granted regular bail to a law student accused in an alleged cheating and forgery case involving fictitious firms, fake bank accounts, and the transfer of money allegedly generated through cricket betting. The case, Ankitkumar Ramchandra Padhiyar (Mali) v. State of Gujarat (R/Criminal Misc. Application No. 13468 of 2026), was […]

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09/07/2026, 4 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Upholds TRAI’s 12-Minute Advertisement Cap, Prioritises Consumer Rights and Fair Broadcasting

Introduction: The Delhi High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) regulations restricting television advertisements to a maximum of 12 minutes per clock hour. The decision came in 9X Media Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India & Ors., where a Division Bench comprising Justice […]

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09/07/2026, 4 weeks ago

Patna High Court Clarifies That Legitimate Expectation Cannot Override Tender Conditions or Administrative Approval

Introduction: Government tenders are governed by transparency, fairness, and strict adherence to the conditions contained in the bidding documents. While bidders may develop expectations after participating in a tender process, such expectations cannot supersede the contractual terms accepted by them or compel the State to proceed with a project that lacks statutory or administrative approval. […]

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09/07/2026, 4 weeks ago

Bombay High Court Reinforces Personality and Privacy Rights by Ordering Removal of Deepfake and Morphed Content from Social Media

Introduction: The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has transformed the digital landscape, creating new opportunities for creativity and communication while simultaneously giving rise to serious legal and ethical concerns. Among the most pressing challenges is the misuse of AI tools to generate deepfake videos, morphed images, and manipulated visual content that falsely portrays individuals in […]

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09/07/2026, 4 weeks ago

Prior Concert Is the Foundation of Common Intention: Allahabad High Court Reaffirms Limits of Section 34 IPC

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court, in Shaheed and Others v. State [2026 LiveLaw (AB) 368], delivered an important judgment clarifying the scope and application of Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, which deals with criminal liability based on common intention. A Division Bench comprising Justice J.J. Munir and Justice Vinai Kumar Dwivedi held […]

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09/07/2026, 4 weeks ago

Supreme Court Calls for Continuing Legal Education and National Legal Academy to Strengthen the Indian Legal Profession

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in Ajay Vijh v. Indian Banks Association [2026 LiveLaw (SC) 656], delivered a landmark judgment that extends far beyond the individual grievance raised by the appellant. While the immediate dispute concerned the inclusion of advocate Ajay Vijh’s name in the Indian Banks’ Association’s Caution List on the allegation that […]

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08/07/2026, 4 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Rules That Settlement Between Parties Cannot Erase Conviction for Rash and Negligent Driving Causing Death

Introduction: In an important judgment reaffirming the public character of criminal offences involving road fatalities, the Kerala High Court has held that a private settlement between the accused and the victim’s family cannot be a ground to set aside a conviction for offences arising out of rash and negligent driving that results in the loss […]

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08/07/2026, 4 weeks ago

Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Clarifies That Vehicles Seized Under the NDPS Act Can Be Released on Interim Custody Pending Trial

Introduction: In a significant judgment balancing the objectives of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) with the rights of property owners, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that the mere possibility of a vehicle being confiscated at the conclusion of a criminal trial does not justify […]

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