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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Kannur Corporation's Challenge to Kerala HC Siren Discontinuation Order

Supreme Court Lends Ear to Kannur's Siren SymphonyIn a pivotal hearing on April 30, 2026, the Supreme Court of India, led by Justices Aravind Kumar and Prasanna B. Varale, issued notice on a special leave petition filed by the Kannur M...

01 May 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Prima Facie Case Under Gujarat Freedom of Religion Act Bars Discharge at Pre-Trial Stage: Gujarat High Court

Gujarat High Court Rejects Plea for Discharge in Alleged Village-Wide Forced Conversion PlotIn a significant ruling on religious conversion laws, theHigh Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabaddismissed a criminal revision application by five men challenging their denial of discharge in a high-profile ...

08 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Muslims Not Excluded from Guardians and Wards Act for Minor Custody Despite Personal Law: Allahabad High Court

Allahabad HC: Muslim Mothers Must ApproachFamily Court, Not Habeas, for Child CustodyIn a significant ruling on family law intersections, theAllahabad High Courtdismissed ahabeas corpuspetition by Rizwana, a mother seeking custody of her 10-year-old son Abu Hasan and 5-year-old daughter Kaniz...

30 Mar 2026

India - Supreme Court

Degrees Obtained Before Ultra Vires Act Struck Down Remain Valid for Employment: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Shields Librarians' Degrees: Pre-2005 Qualifications from 'Defunct' University Stay ValidIn a landmark ruling on February 18, 2026, the Supreme Court of India, through a bench ofJustice Rajesh BindalandJustice Vijay Bishnoi, reinstated Bihar-based librariansPriyanka Kumari,Sanja...

18 Feb 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Approves 2026 Senior Advocate Guidelines

Supreme Court Rolls Out Updated Guidelines for Senior Advocate DesignationsIn a pivotal development for India's legal fraternity, the Supreme Court of India has approved the "Guidelines for Designation of Senior Advocates by the Supreme Court of India, 2026," mar...

11 Feb 2026

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Allahabad HC Refuses Quashing of Gangsters Act Case Post-Charge Framing

Allahabad High Court Rejects Plea to Quash Gangsters Act Proceedings Against Former MLA Irfan Solanki at Advanced Trial Stage In a ruling that underscores the limited scope for high court intervention in ongoing criminal trials, the Allahabad High Court has dismissed an application under Sect...

03 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Advanced Trial Stage Prevents Quashing Gangsters Act Proceedings Despite Procedural Claims: Allahabad HC

Allahabad High Court Rejects Bid to Quash Gangsters Act Proceedings Against Disqualified MLA Irfan Solanki Introduction In a significant ruling for criminal procedure under special laws, the Allahabad High Court has dismissed an application by former Samajwadi Party MLA Irfan Solanki seeking ...

02 Feb 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Grants Bail in NDPS Case Citing Trial Delay and Excessive Witnesses

Supreme Court Grants Bail in NDPS Case Citing Trial Delay and Excessive Witnesses Introduction In a significant ruling on bail applications under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, the Supreme Court of India has granted bail to an undertrial prisoner who has lang...

02 Feb 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court: Registry Cannot Question Impleadment of Parties in Writ Petitions

Supreme Court Curbs Registry's Overreach: Petitioner Holds Sway Over Party Impleadment in Writ Proceedings Introduction In a significant ruling reinforcing the boundaries between administrative functions and judicial authority, the Supreme Court of India has held that a High Court registry ca...

27 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

Justice Bhuyan Opposes Veto on Anti-Corruption Probes

Justice Bhuyan Opposes Veto on Anti-Corruption Probes In a pointed critique that resonates deeply within India's legal corridors, Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has voiced strong reservations against provisions in the Prevention of Corruption Act (PC Act) that he believes shield corrupt p...

27 Jan 2026