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Assigning Administrative Charges to Tainted Officials Violates Natural Justice: MP High Court Quashes PWD Order

The "Backdoor" Charge: MP High Court Blocks Tainted Officer from Overseeing Own ProsecutionIn a stern indictment of administrative overreach, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh has struck down an order transferring the charge of the PWD Bridge Zone in Bhopal. The court...

16 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Top Court Dismisses Natarajan's Plea Against Nomination Rejection

Top Court Dismisses Natarajan's Plea AgainstNomination RejectionTheSupreme Court of Indiain a recent order has affirmed the strict procedural boundaries that govern India’s electoral process. By dismissing the petition filed by Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan, the bench reaffirmed the pri...

16 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

Railways Liable for Track Deaths Despite Unauthorized Crossing if Safety Measures Fail: High Court ruling under Section 124-A

When Safety Fails: High Court Holds Railways Accountable for Track Fatalities In a landmark decision impacting how India’s rail network manages passenger safety, the High Court has clarified that the railway administration cannot escape liability for f...

10 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

Gravity of Allegations Under BNS Sections 119(2) and 351(2) Precludes Anticipatory Bail: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Gravity of Allegations Under New Criminal Laws Overrides Bail Plea: MP High CourtIn a significant order reflecting the stringent approach of the judiciary toward matrimonial offenses involving sexual violence, the High Court of M...

13 Jun 2026

India - Central Information Commission

CIC Issues Strict Caution to West Central Railway CPIO Over Inordinate RTI Delays Under Section 7(1)

CIC Issues Strict Caution to West Central Railway CPIO Over Inordinate RTI Delays The Central Information Commission (CIC) has issued a stern caution to the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) of the West Central Railway

05 Jun 2026

India - Central Information Commission

Massive Filing of RTI Applications Constitutes Abuse of Act: Central Information Commission

When Curiosity Becomes a Burden: CIC Cracks Down on Mass RTI Filings In a significant ruling, theCentral Information Commission(CIC) has addressed the fine line between the right to information and the misuse of administrative resources. Addressing a series of complaints filed by a former emp...

18 Jun 2025

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Invites Public Feedback on 'Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts, 2026'

Bridging Technology and Justice: Supreme Court Unveils Draft AI Regulations for Indian CourtsIn a significant move toward modernizing India’s legal architecture, the Supreme Court of India has released a comprehensive draft framework titled‘Regulations for Use of...

04 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

MP High Court Rules Occupants Lack ‘Forest Dweller’ Status to Halt Eviction on State Land: Writ Appeal 1442 of 2026

Uncertain Tenure: MP High Court Permits Eviction at Shyamla HillsIn a significant ruling regarding land occupancy and the rights oftraditional forest dwellers, theHigh Court of Madhya Pradeshat Jabalpur has declined to stay the eviction of residents occupyinggovernment landin the Shyamla Hill...

01 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Historic Collegium Move Recommends Five New Supreme Court Judges

Historic Collegium Move Recommends Five New Supreme Court JudgesTheSupreme Court of Indiais on the precipice of a significant transformation in its composition. Following the promulgation of theSupreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026, which elevated thesanctioned strengthof...

29 May 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

MP High Court Reserves Verdict in Dowry Death Bail

MP High Court Reserves Verdict in Dowry Death Bail ChallengeIn a high-stakes legal battle that has drawn national attention, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has reserved its verdict regarding the potential cancellation of antici...

29 May 2026