India - High Court of Allahabad

Allahabad High Court Holds FSL Reports Must Disclose Scientific Reasons and Data to Be Admissible

Allahabad High Court Holds FSL Reports Must Disclose Scientific Reasons and Data to Be AdmissibleIn a landmark ruling with far-reaching implications for the criminal justice system, theHigh Court of Judicature at Allahabadhas held thatForensic Science Laboratory (FSL)reports that merely state...

20 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Social Media Handles Are Not Immune From Indian Law: Allahabad High Court Directs Accountability in Cybercrime Probe Under Section 67-A IT Act

Social Media Handles Are Not Immune From Indian Law:AllahabadHigh CourtDirects Accountability in Cybercrime Probe Under Section 67-A IT ActTheAllahabadHigh Courthas issued a stern warning to social media platforms operating in India, declaring that they are not immune to the country's legal a...

07 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Patna

Disciplinary Process Must Be Independent: Patna High Court

Disciplinary Process Must Be Independent:PatnaHigh CourtIn a significant ruling concerning employment law, thePatnaHigh Courthas reinforced the necessity for independent decision-making indepartmental proceedings. A Division Bench comprising Honourable Mr. Justice Sudhir Singh and Honourable ...

03 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Jharkhand

Exercise of Power Under Article 165(1) Constitution of India: Jharkhand Appoints New Advocate General Following Resignation

Shift in Legal Leadership: Jharkhand Appoints New Advocate General Amidst Political ScrutinyIn a significant administrative transition within the state’s constitutional hierarchy, the Jharkhand government has appointed Senior Advocate Ro...

15 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Patna

Failure to Prove Age and Material Inconsistencies Lead to Acquittal in POCSO Case: Patna High Court

Failure to Prove Age and Material Inconsistencies Lead to Acquittal in POCSO Case: Patna High Court In a significant verdict that underscores the necessity of strict evidentiary standards in criminal trials, the Patna High Court has set aside a POCSO conviction, ...

25 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Failure to Comply with Section 154(1) CrPC Renders Magistrate’s Order for FIR Registration Invalid: HP High Court

Procedural Lapses Lead to Quashing of FIR: HP High Court Clarifies Section 156(3) Mandate In a significant ruling emphasizing the sanctity of procedural law, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has quashed an FIR registered against land developers, holding that the complainant f...

03 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Corporate Veil Lifted in Holding Company's CIRP to Include Inextricably Connected Subsidiary Assets: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Pierces Corporate Veil, Revives Stalled Realty Dreams in Earth Infra SagaIn a landmark verdict that balances homebuyer woes with authority dues, the Supreme Court of India has overturned the NCLAT's blanket rejection of reso...

05 May 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Retiring Judges Defend Amid Impeachment and Controversies

Retiring Judges Defend Amid Impeachment and ControversiesIn a remarkable confluence of events underscoring the delicate balance of judicial integrity, independence, and public scrutiny, several prominent Indian judges have used their farewell platforms and bench pronouncements to address simm...

16 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi Court Grants Bail under Section 479 BNSS in PMLA Case Despite Multiple Pending FIRs: Liberty Trumps Prosecution Delay

Liberty Over Lockup: Delhi Court Frees Sukesh Chandrashekar in PMLA Bribery Case After 4 YearsIn a stinging rebuke to prolonged pre-trial detention, Special Judge Dr. Vishal Gogne of the Rouse Avenue District Court granted regular bail to alleged conmanSukesh Chandrashekarin a high-profile mo...

07 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

Railway Vigilance Acts in Official Duty Attract Section 197 CrPC Protection Without Sanction: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Railway Inspectors Cleared: MP High Court Exposes 'Extraneous Influence' in Caste-Flavored FIRIn a scathing ruling, theHigh Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpurled byJustice B.P. Sharmahas quashed criminal proceedings against three railway vigilance officers—Sunil Kumar Shrivastava,Hemant Rake...

01 Apr 2026