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  • Bombay High Court Restrains Media from Calling Iconic Bungalow ‘Haunted’ or ‘Cursed’, Upholds Owner’s Right to Dignity
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30/07/2026, 1 month ago

Bombay High Court Restrains Media from Calling Iconic Bungalow ‘Haunted’ or ‘Cursed’, Upholds Owner’s Right to Dignity

Introduction: In Shashi Kiran Shetty v. Scoopwhoop Media Pvt. Ltd. [Suit (L) No. 18587 of 2026, 2026 LiveLaw (Bom) 351], the Bombay High Court granted ad-interim relief to the owner of the iconic “Ashirwad” bungalow, restraining several media houses and YouTube channels from publishing or circulating content describing the property as “haunted,” “cursed,” “unlucky,” or […]

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30/07/2026, 1 month ago

Madras High Court Declines to Direct Inquiry into Alleged Asset Non-Disclosure in Election Affidavit, Allows Withdrawal of Petition

Introduction: In T. Sivagnanasambandan v. The Chief Election Commissioner (W.P. No. 28881 of 2026) [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 348], the Madras High Court declined to issue directions to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct an inquiry into allegations that a candidate had failed to disclose certain assets in the affidavit filed along with nomination […]

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30/07/2026, 1 month ago

Allahabad High Court: Married Daughter Cannot Be Denied Compassionate Fair Price Shop Dealership Solely on the Ground of Marriage

Introduction: In Reena Devi Patel v. State of U.P. through Principal Secretary, Food Civil Supply Department and Others [2026 LiveLaw (AB) 487], the Allahabad High Court delivered a significant judgment reaffirming the constitutional guarantee of equality by holding that a married daughter cannot be excluded from consideration for appointment as a fair price shop dealer […]

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30/07/2026, 2 months ago

Allahabad High Court: Third Party Claiming Ownership Cannot Be Impleaded in Eviction Proceedings Under U.P. Tenancy Act

Introduction: In Murti Markandeshwar Ji Maharaj Gopal Ki Bagiya, City Jhansi v. Smt. Jyoti Gangwani and Another, the Allahabad High Court clarified the limited scope of eviction proceedings under the U.P. Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act, 2021, holding that a third party claiming ownership of the disputed property cannot seek impleadment in such proceedings. […]

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30/07/2026, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Sets Aside Special Court’s Cognizance Order Against Former Prime Minister, Upholds CBI Closure Report in Coal Block Case

Introduction: In Dr. Manmohan Singh v. CBI (Criminal Appeal Nos. 562–563 of 2015), the Supreme Court reaffirmed the principles governing judicial scrutiny of closure reports filed by investigating agencies. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana allowed the appeal filed by the late former Prime Minister […]

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30/07/2026, 2 months ago

Supreme Court: State Cannot Deny Refund of Unutilised FSI Premium on Technical Grounds; Arbitrary Policy Violates Article 14

Introduction: In Prasad Pandurang Tapkir and Another v. The Assistant Director of Town Planning, Pune District, Pune and Others [2026 LiveLaw (SC) 731], the Supreme Court reaffirmed that the State cannot retain money without legal justification merely because the governing regulations do not expressly provide for a refund. A Bench comprising Justice Sanjay Kumar and […]

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29/07/2026, 2 months ago

Interest on Delayed Gratuity Can Be Statutorily Capped; Legislative Policy Does Not Violate Article 14: Kerala High Court

Introduction: In P. Gopinathan v. Union of India [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 401], the Kerala High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the second proviso to Section 8 of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, holding that the statutory ceiling limiting recoverable interest on delayed gratuity to the amount of gratuity itself is a matter of […]

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29/07/2026, 2 months ago

Fingerprint Evidence Deserves Greater Evidentiary Weight Than Handwriting Opinion in Disputed Documents: Andhra Pradesh High Court

Introduction: In Chappidi Ravindranatha Reddy & Others v. Challa Narasamma & Others (Civil Revision Petition Nos. 3196 & 3197 of 2025), the Andhra Pradesh High Court reaffirmed the significant evidentiary value of fingerprint examination in disputes concerning the execution of documents. Justice Subba Reddy Satti held that expert opinion relating to thumb impressions carries greater […]

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29/07/2026, 2 months ago

Wife’s Willingness to Resume Cohabitation Alone Cannot Defeat Husband’s Right to Divorce: Kerala High Court

Introduction: In A v. B. (Mat. Appeal No. 54 of 2014) [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 406], the Kerala High Court held that a spouse cannot be denied a decree of divorce merely because the other spouse expresses a willingness to resume cohabitation, especially when repeated efforts at reconciliation have failed. A Division Bench comprising Justice J. […]

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