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  • Gujarat High Court Refuses to Review Order Rejecting Plea for Disclosure of Somnath Temple Archaeological Records
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04/08/2026, 1 month ago

Gujarat High Court Refuses to Review Order Rejecting Plea for Disclosure of Somnath Temple Archaeological Records

Introduction: The Gujarat High Court, in Dr. Vilas Tukaram Kharat v. Union of India & Others [2026 LiveLaw (Guj) 2010], dismissed a review application challenging its earlier decision refusing to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking disclosure of archaeological and scientific records relating to the Somnath Temple site. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice […]

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04/08/2026, 1 month ago

Kerala High Court Refuses to Quash Case Against Priest, Holds Prima Facie Evidence of Harbouring Alleged Fake Lawyer

Introduction: The Kerala High Court, in Fr. Tomcy Thomas v. State of Kerala and Others [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 421], declined to quash criminal proceedings against a priest accused of harbouring a woman who allegedly forged an advocate’s enrolment certificate and unlawfully practised as a lawyer. Justice A. Badharudeen held that the materials collected during investigation […]

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04/08/2026, 1 month ago

Karnataka High Court: Writ Petition Against Workers’ Union to Restrain Strike Not Maintainable; Industrial Tribunal Is Proper Forum

Introduction: The Karnataka High Court, in Bosch Automotive Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. v. Additional Labour Commissioner & Another, 2026 LiveLaw (Kar) 276, has held that, as a general rule, a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution against a workers’ union seeking to restrain a proposed strike is not maintainable. Justice Anant Ramanath Hegde […]

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04/08/2026, 1 month ago

Delhi High Court: Special NIA Courts Must Record Individual Reasons Before Granting Protected Witness Status Under UAPA

Introduction: The Delhi High Court, in Bilal Mir v. National Investigation Agency & Connected Matter, has held that Special NIA Courts cannot pass blanket orders declaring multiple prosecution witnesses as “protected witnesses” under Section 44 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA). Justice Neena Bansal Krishna ruled that the Special Court must independently assess […]

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04/08/2026, 1 month ago

Kerala High Court Seeks State’s Response on Plea for CBI Probe into 12-Year-Old Missing Person Case

Introduction: The Kerala High Court, in Sajeev S. v. State of Kerala and Others (WP(Crl.) No. 1188 of 2026), has sought the State Government’s response to a petition seeking transfer of investigation into a 12-year-old missing person case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Justice G. Girish granted time to the Public Prosecutor to […]

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04/08/2026, 1 month ago

Delhi High Court Orders Pilot Sterilisation and Vaccination Camps for Stray Dogs to Ensure Humane Population Control

Introduction: The Delhi High Court, while hearing the suo motu matter titled Court on Its Own Motion Regarding Compliance with the Directions Issued by the Supreme Court & Connected Matters, has directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) to identify one ward each and organise pilot camps for […]

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04/08/2026, 1 month ago

Allahabad High Court Explains Test Identification Parade Procedure, Acquits Accused Over Procedural Lapses

Introduction: The Allahabad High Court, in Kanahi and Others v. State of Uttar Pradesh, 2026 LiveLaw (AB) 518, has elaborately explained the legal procedure governing a Test Identification Parade (TIP) while emphasizing that strict compliance with statutory safeguards is essential to preserve its evidentiary value. Justice Santosh Rai held that unexplained delay in conducting a […]

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04/08/2026, 1 month ago

Departmental Enquiry Initiated Before Retirement Can Result in Dismissal Even After Superannuation: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Introduction: The Madhya Pradesh High Court, in Phool Chand Kosta v. Central MP Gramin Bank, 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 308, has held that an employee can be dismissed from service even after attaining the age of superannuation if the departmental enquiry was initiated before retirement. Justice Deepak Khot ruled that under Regulations 35, 39 and 45 […]

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04/08/2026, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Extends Section 498A IPC Protection to Women in Marriage-Like Live-in Relationships

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in Dr. Lokesh BH & Ors. v. State of Karnataka & Anr., 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 753, delivered a significant judgment expanding the scope of protection under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The Bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh held that a woman […]

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