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22/07/2026, 4 days ago

Calcutta High Court Reiterates That Empanelment Does Not Create an Enforceable Right to Appointment

Introduction: The Calcutta High Court, in Sarbani Sardar (Naskar) & Ors. v. The State of West Bengal & Ors. (M.A.T. 163 of 2026), reaffirmed the settled principle of service jurisprudence that inclusion of a candidate in a select panel or merit list does not automatically confer a legal or vested right to appointment. A Division […]

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22/07/2026, 5 days ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail, Says Inappropriate Words Alone Do Not Establish Intent to Promote Religious Enmity

Introduction: The Madhya Pradesh High Court, in Sandeep Kumar v. State of Madhya Pradesh (MCRC No. 29490 of 2026, 2026 LiveLaw (MP) 289), delivered an important order reiterating that criminal liability for statements allegedly affecting religious harmony cannot be inferred merely from the use of inappropriate language. While considering an application for anticipatory bail, Justice […]

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22/07/2026, 5 days ago

Supreme Court Sets Aside Death Sentence in 1996 Samleti Bus Blast Case, Orders Fresh Trial Over Unfair Representation

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed that the constitutional guarantee of a fair trial cannot be compromised, even in cases involving grave offences and severe punishments. In Abdul Hameed v. State of Rajasthan (Criminal Appeal Nos. 1827-1829 of 2019), a three-judge Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Sandeep Mehta […]

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22/07/2026, 5 days ago

Supreme Court Upholds Husband’s Conviction for Wife’s Murder; Frequent Calls With Lover Held Relevant to Prove Motive, Not Conspiracy

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in Piyush Shyamdasani v. State of Uttar Pradesh (2026 LiveLaw (SC) 699), delivered an important judgment on the evidentiary value of circumstantial evidence, particularly mobile phone call records, in establishing motive in a murder case. A Bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma upheld the conviction […]

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21/07/2026, 5 days ago

Fair Trial Prevails: Rajasthan High Court Rules Original Documents Cannot Be Withheld in Cheque Bounce Proceedings Due to Parallel Litigation

Introduction: In a significant judgment reinforcing the right to a fair trial, the Rajasthan High Court has held that an accused facing prosecution under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, cannot be denied access to original documents necessary for his defence merely because those records have been summoned by another court in parallel […]

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21/07/2026, 5 days ago

Delhi High Court Holds Courts Cannot Impose Blanket Prior Restraints on Future Publications in Defamation Cases

Introduction: In an important ruling balancing the right to reputation with the constitutional guarantee of free speech and freedom of the press, the Delhi High Court recalled its earlier direction restraining news portal The Wire from publishing any future content similar to an article alleged to be defamatory by former Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar. […]

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21/07/2026, 5 days ago

Criminal Trial Cannot Continue on Mere Vague Allegations Without Prima Facie Evidence, Rules Andhra Pradesh High Court

Introduction: In a significant judgment reaffirming the principle that criminal prosecution cannot be permitted to continue in the absence of specific allegations and supporting evidence, the Andhra Pradesh High Court quashed criminal proceedings initiated against a hotel employee who had been implicated in an alleged misappropriation of ₹50.93 lakh. The Court held that compelling an […]

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21/07/2026, 5 days ago

Equivalent Civil Posts Do Not Automatically Confer Substantive Military Rank, Rules Delhi High Court

Introduction: In a significant ruling clarifying the distinction between administrative equivalence and substantive military promotion, the Delhi High Court has held that an officer holding a civil post equivalent to the rank of Brigadier or Major General in the Survey of India is not automatically entitled to the corresponding substantive military rank. The Court observed […]

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21/07/2026, 5 days ago

Delhi High Court Seeks Comprehensive Medical Records While Balancing Bodily Autonomy and State’s Duty to Protect Life

Introduction: The Delhi High Court has once again been called upon to examine the delicate balance between an individual’s right to bodily autonomy and the State’s constitutional obligation to preserve life. In a case involving activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital following a prolonged hunger strike, the Court sought complete medical records […]

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