India - High Court of Rajasthan

Conviction and Acquittal Rates Cannot Be Sole Determinant for Performance Appraisal of Prosecutors: Rajasthan High Court

Defining Fair Assessment: Rajasthan High Court Limits Use of Case Statistics in Prosecutor Appraisals In a significant ruling for government legal personnel, the Rajasthan High Court (Jaipur Bench) has intervened to protect prosecution officers fro...

21 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Private Monetary Disputes Cannot Be Camouflaged as SC/ST Act Atrocities, Rules Andhra Pradesh High Court

Camouflaged Disputes: Andhra Pradesh High Court Nixes SC/ST FIR Over Lack of 'Public View'In a significant ruling aimed at preventing the weaponization of sensitive penal provisions, the High Court of Andhra...

11 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Gauhati

Gauhati High Court Upholds Tender Selection: Emphasizes Minimal Judicial Interference in Expert-Led Bidding Processes

Upholding Administrative Expertise: Gauhati High Court Rules on Tender Finality In a significant ruling for government procurement processes in Assam, the Gauhati High Court has set aside a judgment that previously struck down tender awards by the Animal Hus...

04 Jun 2026

India - Central Information Commission

RTI Act Does Not Obligate Public Authorities to Provide Opinions: Central Information Commission Rejects APAR Queries

Beyond the Scope: CIC Clarifies Limits of RTI Requests on Performance Evaluations TheCentral Information Commission(CIC) has issued a firm ruling clarifying the boundaries of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, specifically regarding the solicitation of opinions and interpretations from publi...

02 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Delay in Challenging Divorce Decrees is Fatal When Marital Status Changes: Kerala High Court

When Silence Costs: High Court Affirms Finality of Remarriage in Divorce DisputesIn a significant ruling addressing the procedural sanctity of matrimonial proceedings, the High Court of Kerala has underscored the ...

08 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Allahabad HC Mandates Disclosure of ZOCCF Reports for Bank Fraud Classification Under RBI Master Direction

Transparency in Banking: Allahabad HC Rules on Due Process in Fraud Classification In a significant ruling concerning the due process rights of bank employees during internal fraud investigations, the Allahabad High Court has underscored the necessity of transparency when class...

02 Jul 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Medical Grounds Trump Custody: Delhi HC Grants Interim Bail Under Section 483 BNSS for Urgent Surgery

Medical Necessity Leads to Interim Bail for Long-Term Inmate in Delhi In a recent order reflecting the balance between judicial procedure and humanitarian concerns, the High Court of Delhi granted two weeks of interim bail to an inmate facing trial for a decade-old murder case....

15 May 2025

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Upholds Life Sentence for Dowry Death Accused

Supreme CourtUpholdsLife SentenceforDowry DeathAccused: A Clarion Call Against Domestic CrueltyIn a firm and poignant affirmation of the sanctity of human life over traditional societal constructs, theSupreme Courtof India has recently upheld thelife sentenceof a man convicted of causing the ...

26 May 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi HC Confirms Availability of Vulnerable Witness Deposition Centres in Juvenile Justice Boards: Plea Regarding Section 376 IPC Case Disposed

Ensuring Dignity: Delhi High Court Validates Infrastructure for Child Victims In a significant judicial appraisal of the protocols protecting child victims within the criminal justice system, the High Court of Delhi has addressed a long-standing petition regarding the efficacy ...

20 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Key Delhi Riots Accused: UAPA Embargo Under Section 43D(5) Sustained

Shadows of Conspiracy: Delhi High Court Rejects Bail for 2020 Riot Accused In a definitive ruling that reinforces the rigors of anti-terror legislation, the High Court of Delhi has denied regular bail to several key accused persons implicated in the 2020 Delhi Riots. A division...

02 Sep 2025