India - High Court of Delhi

Liberal Interpretation of 'Wife' Under Section 125 CrPC Essential to Protect Destitute Women: Delhi High Court

Beyond Strict Definitions: Delhi High Court Upholds Liberal Interpretation of 'Wife' in Maintenance Disputes In a significant ruling emphasizing the protective mantle of social welfare legislation, the Delhi High Court has upheld a maintenance order granted to a ...

06 May 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Non-Adherence to Arms Act 1959: Allahabad High Court Orders Full Disclosure of Licenses Issued to Influential Individuals

TheHigh Court’s Crackdown: Dismantling the Culture of Firearm Misuse in Uttar PradeshIn a stern rebuke to state administrative authorities, theAllahabadHigh Courthas intensified its oversight of the state's arms licensing regime. Expressing deep concern over the "glorification of criminal cul...

20 May 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Prima Facie Copyright in 'Bachpan Ka Pyar' Hook Line Warrants Ex-Parte Injunction: Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court Shields "Bachpan Ka Pyar" Hook Line from YouTube Pirate PlaylistsThe Delhi High Court has moved swiftly to shield the catchy refrain “jaane meri janeman bachpan ka pyar bhool nahi jaana re” from unauthorised exploita...

15 May 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Woman Entitled to Maintenance from Second Husband Under Section 125 CrPC Without Divorce from First if Aware: Delhi High Court

Delhi High CourtAffirms Maintenance for Woman in Second Marriage, No Divorce Needed if Husband KnewIn a ruling that underscores the social welfare intent of maintenance laws, theDelhi High Courtdismissed a husband's revision petition against a family court order granting his wife ₹3,000 month...

06 May 2026

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Delhi High Court Bans Obscene Volume 1 Song

Delhi High Court Bans Obscene Volume 1 SongIn a rare and strongly worded judgment that underscores the judiciary's intolerance for content eroding societal values, the Delhi High Court has imposed ablanket banon the two-decade-old rap track"Volume 1"by popular artists Yo Yo Honey Singh and Ba...

03 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay HC Dismisses Advani's Khanna Marriage Plea

Bombay HC Dismisses Advani's Khanna Marriage PleaIn a ruling that brings closure to over a decade of protracted litigation, theBombay High Courthas dismissed actor Anita Advani'sFirst Appealseeking legal recognition of her relationship with the late Bollywood icon Rajesh Khanna as a "marriage...

01 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Trial Court Notice Under Section 223 BNSS Without Preliminary Evidence Stayed by Punjab & Haryana HC

"Lyrics Not Crime?" Punjab & Haryana HC Pauses Guru Randhawa's Legal Battle Over 'Sirra' SongIn a swift intervention blending procedural rigor with artistic defense, thePunjab and Haryana High Courthas stayed criminal proceedings against Punjabi sensation Guru Randhawa (real name: Gursharanjo...

23 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Punjab & Haryana HC Disposes Singer's Petition Against Women Commission's FIR & Arrest Order After Police Withdrawal of LOC

Rapper Badshah's High Court Showdown Ends Abruptly: No Arrest After Police BacktrackIn a swift resolution to a brewing controversy over explicit song lyrics, the Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh on March 19, 2026, disposed of singer Aditya P. Singh alias...

19 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Seniors' Right to Dignity Under Art 21 is Constitutional Mandate: Rajasthan HC Orders Audit of Old Age Homes Under 2007 Act

From 'Matru Devo Bhava' to Courtroom Mandate: Rajasthan HC Pushes for Elderly DignityIn a poignant nod to India's ancient cultural ethos, theRajasthan High Court at Jaipurhas declared the right of senior citizens to live with dignity aconstitutional imperativeunderArticle 21. A division bench...

29 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Chhattisgarh

Implied Care Condition Breaches Allow Gift Deed Cancellation Under Senior Citizens Act: Chhattisgarh HC

Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Cancellation of Gift Deed for Breach of Implied Care Obligation Under Senior Citizens Act Introduction In a significant ruling emphasizing the protective intent of elder care legislation, the Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the cancellation of a 2016 gift de...

24 Jan 2026