India - High Court of Delhi

High Court Rules Service Tax Disputes Must Be Appealed Directly To The Supreme Court

High Court RulesService TaxDisputes Must Be Appealed Directly To The Supreme CourtIn a significant ruling regarding the hierarchy of tax litigation, theDelhi High Courthas clarified that appeals concerning the taxability of services do not lie before the High Court but must be directed to the...

30 Jul 2026

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Can Sleeping on Pavements Constitute Contributory Negligence? Delhi High Court Rules on Victim Rights

Can Sleeping on Pavements ConstituteContributory Negligence?DelhiHigh CourtRules on Victim RightsIn a landmark ruling, theDelhiHigh Courthas clarified the legal standing of pedestrians resting on public footpaths, setting aside a contentious decision that reduced compensation for accident vic...

25 Jul 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Upholds Bail for Chaitanya Baghel in Liquor Scam, Flags Routine Bail Challenges

Supreme Court Upholds Bail for Chaitanya Baghel in Liquor Scam, Flags Routine Bail ChallengesIn a significant ruling that reverberates through the corridors of criminal justice administration, theSupreme Court of IndiaonJuly 22, 2026, dismissed the petitions filed by theEnforcement Directorat...

22 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 Madhya Pradesh

Illegal Arrest Due to Silent Grounds: MP High Court

Illegal Arrest Due to Silent Grounds: MP High Court In a significant reinforcement of constitutional safeguards, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Gwalior has declared that an arrest is rendered illegal if the grounds for the arrest are not communicated to the accused in writ...

07 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

Right to Parentage: Schools Must Update Student Records Under RTE Act, Rules Madhya Pradesh High Court

Beyond the Dispute: Madhya Pradesh High Court Reaffirms Father’s Right to Child’s Academic IdentityIn a significant ruling emphasizing that a child’s identity should not be compromised by parental conflict, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Gwalior has mandated that a father’s name must be ...

17 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

Biological Father Entitled to Inclusion in School Records Under RTE Act: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Bridging the Identity Gap: High Court Affirms Father’s Right to School Record InclusionIn a landmark ruling reinforcing the rights of a biological parent, the Gwalior Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has set aside a trial court order, declaring that a father’s name must be included in h...

17 Dec 2025

India - Supreme Court

No Universal Rule That Vacancies Must Be Filled by Rules Existing at Time of Accrual: Supreme Court

From Camaraderie to Courtroom: The Long Road to Promotion in Andaman & Nicobar PoliceIn a significant ruling forservice jurisprudence, theSupreme Court of Indiahas put an end to a protracted and contentious legal battle concerning promotions within theAndaman & Nicobar Police Department. The ...

04 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Maintenance Application Under Section 24 HMA Denied Due to Financial Self-Sufficiency: High Court of Delhi

Elderly Spouses and the Standard of Need: Delhi High Court Clarifies Section 24 HMA In a significant ruling concerning the limits of interim maintenance, theDelhi High Courthas underscored that a claim under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act (HMA), 1955, is not a "blanket entitlement." The...

04 Aug 2025

India - Supreme Court

Binding Timelines in SOP for Translation & Filing of Legal Aid Appeals Mandatory: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Cracks Down on Legal Aid Delays: SOP with Ironclad Timelines to Fast-Track JusticeIn a landmark move to dismantle bureaucratic hurdles in legal aid, theSupreme Court of Indiahas issued a detailedStandard Operating Procedure (SOP)mandating strict timelines for translating and tra...

16 Apr 2026