India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Granting Anticipatory Bail Under PMLA: High Court Affirms Personal Liberty in Absence of Necessity for Custodial Interrogation

Balancing Liberty and Investigation: High Court Weighs in on PMLA BailIn a significant ruling for cases involving economic offences, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has granted anticipatory bail to a businessman facing prosecution under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The ...

28 Jan 2025

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Change of Recruitment Criteria After Commencement Does Not Invalidate Process if Non-Discriminatory: Punjab and Haryana High Court

When the Rules of the Game Shift: Fairness in Public RecruitmentIn a significant ruling addressing the boundaries of administrative discretion in public appointments, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh has clarified the limits of altering selection criteria mid-process. Justic...

07 Mar 2025

India - High Court of Karnataka

Karnataka High Court Denies Bail, Rules Arrest Notice Mandate Prospective Under UAPA: NIA Case

Court Affirms Prospective Scope of Arrest Procedures in Landmark NIA Bail Ruling The High Court of Karnataka has dismissed a criminal appeal filed by Irfan Nasir, a suspect in an ongoing investigation into the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP

29 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Discretion Under Section 11 of RP Act 1951 Is Not a Vested Right for Convicted Candidates: Delhi High Court

High Court Upholds ECI’s Strict Stance: No Routine Relief for Convicted Politicians The Delhi High Court has clarified the limits of the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) discretionary powers regarding the electo...

09 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Acceptance of Pay in Lieu of Notice Period Bars Challenge to Termination: High Court of Delhi

The Price of Separation: When Contractual Terms Define Termination In a recent legal development, the High Court of Delhi has reinforced the sanctity of contractual agreements in employment termination cases. The court’s judgment in the matter ofPankaj Vaid vs. ICICI...

13 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Convicts Driver for Rash Driving Under Sections 279/304A IPC, Reversing Trial Court's Acquittal

Fatal Negligence and the Rule of 'Res Ipsa Loquitur': Delhi High Court Reverses Acquittal in Road Accident Case In a significant ruling regarding road safety and criminal liability, the High Court of Delhi has set aside an acquittal order, convicting a driver for...

16 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court: Unregistered Family Settlement Cannot Overturn Registered Sale Deed Under Order XII Rule 6 CPC

Unregistered Settlement Fails to Defeat Registered Title: Delhi High Court Affirms Possession Decree In a recent ruling, the High Court of Delhi has reinforced the primacy of registered title documents, dismissing an appeal that sought to challenge a property possession decree ...

16 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Right to Succesion Under Delhi Rent Control Act: Son Lacking Financial Dependency Cannot Claim Statutory Tenancy: Delhi High Court

The One-Year Clock: Delhi High Court Clarifies Limits on Tenancy Succession In a significant ruling concerning the rights of legal heirs to retain possession of rented properties, the Delhi High Court has underscored the strict condi...

17 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Vague Allegations Cannot Sustain Defamation Suits: Delhi High Court Upholds Plaint Rejection

When Allegations Fail to Land: Delhi High Court Clears the Air on Defamation Thresholds In a significant ruling concerning the limits of defamation claims within employment disputes, theDelhi High Courthas underscored a fundamental tenet of civil litigation: a suit cannot survive on vague acc...

24 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Booklet-Style Driving License Not Inherently 'Fake' Without Evidence, Affirms Delhi High Court

Driving License Format: Delhi High Court Curbs Insurance Repudiation Over Technicalities In a significant ruling for commercial transport owners, the High Court of Delhi has clarified that insurance companies cannot arbitrarily label a driver’s license as “fake” ...

30 Mar 2026