India - Judicial Profile

Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque: Sikkim High Court Chief Justice

Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque: From Kerala Bench to Sikkim's HelmJustice A. Muhamed Mustaque, born Muhamed Mustaque Ayumantakath, stands as a testament to a multifaceted legal career culminating in his appointment as the 24th Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court on January 4, 2026. Formerly a...

13 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Sikkim

Non-Disclosure of Trivial, Acquitted Criminal Cases No Bar to Low-Sensitivity Public Employment: Sikkim High Court

Sikkim High Court Gives Second Chance to Village Youth: Minor Past Sins Can't End Public Service DreamIn a compassionate ruling blending constitutional equity with service law principles, the High Court of Sikkim has quashed the termination of Vikash, a Constable...

12 Mar 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court To Examine Muslim Woman's Right To Khula Without Husband's Consent

Supreme CourtAppointsAmicus Curiaeto Probe Muslim Woman's UnilateralKhulaRightsIn a significant development for Muslim personal law in India, theSupreme Courthas granted leave to appeal in a case challenging theKerala High Court's affirmation of a Muslim woman's right to invokekhula—a form of...

10 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Appeal Against Acquittal in Bailable Offences Lies Only Before High Court: Karnataka HC

High Court Rules: Appeals Against Acquittal in Bailable Offences Must Be Filed Only in High Court, Not Sessions Court Introduction In a significant ruling on appellate jurisdiction in criminal matters, the Karnataka High Court has set aside a conviction order passed by a Sessions Court, empha...

16 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Punjab & Haryana High Court Elevates Two District Judges

Punjab & Haryana High Court Elevates Two District Judges Amid National Push for Judicial Strengthening In a ceremonial affirmation of the judiciary's ongoing efforts to combat mounting case backlogs, the Punjab & Haryana High Court welcomed two new additional judges on January 8, 2026. Justic...

08 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Mandatory Pre-Deposit Under Section 129E Customs Act Not Waivable for Financially Sound Importers: Karnataka HC

Karnataka HC Denies Waiver of Mandatory Pre-Deposit in Customs Appeal for Edible Oil Importer Introduction In a ruling that underscores the stringent application of statutory pre-deposit requirements in tax appeals, the Karnataka High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by M/s Parsions ...

05 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Bars Discipline for Mere Judicial Errors

Supreme Court Bars Discipline for Mere Judicial Errors In a landmark ruling that underscores the sanctity of judicial independence, the Supreme Court of India has set aside the dismissal of a Madhya Pradesh judicial officer, firmly holding that disciplinary proceedings cannot be launched agai...

05 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Andhra Pradesh

AP High Court Upholds Arbitrators' Power to Modulate Exorbitant Liquidated Damages Under Section 74 Contract Act

AP High Court Restores Arbitral Awards in Hindustan Shipyard Case, Affirming Arbitrators' Power to Adjust Exorbitant Liquidated Damages Introduction In a significant ruling for commercial arbitration and contract law, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has restored a batch of arbitral awards in di...

04 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

HP High Court Stays Sec 148 Reassessment Pending SC Ruling

HP High Court Stays Income Tax Reassessment Under Section 148 Amid Supreme Court Pendency In a significant development for tax litigators and assessees across India, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has stayed reassessment proceedings initiated under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, ag...

04 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Patna

Patna HC Upholds Tax Assistant's Conviction for Demanding ₹600 Bribe Under PC Act Sections 7, 13(1)(d)

Patna High Court Upholds Conviction of Tax Assistant for Accepting ₹600 Bribe in Income Tax Refund Case Introduction In a stern affirmation of anti-corruption measures, the Patna High Court has upheld the conviction of Ram Narayan Singh, a former Tax Assistant in the Income Tax Office at Sasa...

04 Jan 2026