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15/10/2026, 4 days ago

Delhi High Court Says Government Office Touts Cannot Thrive Without Official Support, Upholds Corruption Conviction

Introduction: The Delhi High Court has emphasised that the existence and influence of touts in government offices cannot be viewed in isolation from the conduct of public officials who are responsible for providing the relevant services. Observing that such intermediaries cannot operate freely without the involvement, protection or encouragement of officials working within the administrative […]

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15/10/2026, 4 days ago

Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Look Out Circular in Property Dispute, Says Mere Apprehension Cannot Justify Travel Restrictions

Introduction: The Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed a Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against a British citizen in connection with a property dispute, holding that such a measure cannot be sustained merely on the basis of apprehension without material showing that the person concerned is attempting to evade the law. Justice Sandeep Sharma ruled […]

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15/10/2026, 4 days ago

Calcutta High Court Stresses Democratic Equality, Seeks Report on Alleged Unauthorised Durga Puja Stalls

Introduction: The Calcutta High Court has emphasised that the State must not suppress the voices of different groups in a democracy, observing that if one organisation is permitted to erect a temporary structure on a public road, similar requests from other organisations must be considered fairly and consistently. The observation came from Justice Saugata Bhattacharya […]

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15/10/2026, 4 days ago

Madras High Court Rejects Delayed DNA Test Plea, Says Child’s Right to Identity Cannot Be Sacrificed to Matrimonial Disputes

Introduction: The Madras High Court has refused to direct a DNA test sought by a husband who questioned the paternity of his male child nearly a decade after his wife initiated domestic violence proceedings. The Court held that DNA testing cannot be ordered as a matter of routine, particularly when the applicant fails to establish […]

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15/10/2026, 4 days ago

Kerala High Court Permits Aadhaar Fingerprint Comparison in Decade-Old Double Murder Case, Clarifies Limits of Biometric Privacy

Introduction: The Kerala High Court has directed the Union Government and the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to facilitate the comparison of fingerprints collected during the investigation of the Sreekrishnapuram double murder case with fingerprints stored in the Aadhaar database. The order, delivered by Justice G. Girish on October 14, 2026, seeks to assist […]

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15/10/2026, 4 days ago

Calcutta High Court Grants Interim Bail in Corruption Case, Cites Unexplained Eight-Year Delay in Complaint

Introduction: The Calcutta High Court has granted interim bail to former Bidhannagar Mayor and former Trinamool Congress MLA Sabyasachi Dutta in a corruption case, taking note of the substantial delay between the alleged demand for money in 2018 and the registration of the complaint in 2026. The Court observed that the complaint did not offer […]

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15/10/2026, 4 days ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes FIR in Scrapyard Blast Case, Says Mere Association Cannot Establish Culpable Homicide

Introduction: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a First Information Report (FIR) registered against a man accused of culpable homicide in connection with an explosion at a scrapyard that claimed two lives and injured two others. The Court held that a person’s association with the proprietor of a scrapyard, familial relationship with another accused, […]

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15/10/2026, 4 days ago

Supreme Court Reaffirms That Fresh Tax Claims Cannot Be Raised in Revision Without a Valid Revised Return

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed an important principle governing income tax assessments: an assessee cannot ordinarily use revisional proceedings to introduce a fresh claim for deductions that was not made through a revised return filed within the period prescribed by law. The ruling underscores the significance of complying with statutory requirements while […]

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15/10/2026, 4 days ago

Supreme Court Directs Railways to Extend Insurance to Counter Tickets from October 27, Holds Railway Board Accountable for Non-Compliance

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India has directed the Indian Railways to extend insurance coverage to passengers purchasing railway tickets at reservation counters, bringing them at par with passengers booking their tickets online. The direction, which must be implemented within two weeks with effect from October 27, 2026, seeks to address the disparity in insurance […]

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