India - High Court of Allahabad

High Court Mandates Compliance With Section 16 RTE Act For All Private Educational Institutions

High Court Mandates Compliance With Section 16 RTE Act For All Private Educational InstitutionsIn a landmark ruling that reinforces the protections afforded to students under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act), the High Court of Allahabad at Lucknow has...

19 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala High Court Mandates Seniority Reckoning Based on Continuous Service in Integration Disputes

Kerala High Court Mandates Seniority Reckoning Based on Continuous Service in Integration DisputesIn a significant ruling concerning service jurisprudence, the High Court of Kerala has overturned a lower court decision, clarifying the methodology for determining seniority when two distinct em...

24 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Himachal High Court Clarifies Meaning Of Putting Land To Use Under Tenancy Reform Act

Himachal High Court Clarifies Meaning Of Putting Land To Use Under Tenancy Reform ActIn a significant ruling for real estate development in the state, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, has clarified the interpretation of "putting land to use" under Section 118 of the Himachal Prades...

26 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Upholds CBFC Refusal to Certify Masoom Kaatil Over Excessive Gore Violence

Delhi High Court Upholds CBFC Refusal to Certify Masoom Kaatil Over Excessive Gore ViolenceIn a significant ruling regarding the limits of artistic expression and public order, the High Court of Delhi has upheld a decision by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to refuse certificat...

10 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Criticizes Customs Department for Unauthorized Disposal of Seized Gold Jewelry Items

Delhi High Court Criticizes Customs Department for Unauthorized Disposal of Seized Gold Jewelry ItemsThe High Court of Delhi has expressed strong disapproval regarding the handling of seized assets by the Customs Department at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. In a recent hearing pre...

11 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Permits Pregnancy Termination For Minor Rape Victim Beyond Twenty Four Weeks Limit

Delhi High Court Permits Pregnancy Termination For Minor Rape Victim Beyond Twenty Four Weeks LimitIn a significant ruling addressing the intersection of reproductive autonomy and statutory restrictions, the High Court of Delhi has authorized the medical termination of a pregnancy for a 15-ye...

12 Sep 2025

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Supreme Court Awards 15 Lakh Compensation To Widow After Fatal Stray Cattle Accident Case

Supreme Court Awards 15 Lakh Compensation To Widow After Fatal Stray Cattle Accident CaseIn a significant judgment addressing the growing menace of stray cattle on Indian roads, the Supreme Court of India has awarded ₹15 lakh in compensation to a w...

31 Jul 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Mandates States Establish District Board of Visitors For Effective Prison Reform Oversight

Supreme Court Mandates States Establish DistrictBoard of VisitorsFor Effective Prison Reform OversightIn a significant move aimed at fortifying transparency and eliminating systemic discrimination within the correctional system, theSupreme Court of Indiahas issued a stern directive requiring ...

31 Jul 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Stays Judgment Declaring National Stock Exchange Public Authority Under RTI Act

Supreme Court Stays Judgment Declaring National Stock Exchange Public Authority Under RTI ActThe Supreme Court of India recently issued a significant interim order, staying a judgment fro...

31 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Rajasthan High Court Quashes Suspension Of IRS Officer And Imposes Five Lakh Rupee Cost

Rajasthan High CourtQuashes Suspension Of IRS Officer And Imposes Five Lakh Rupee CostTheHigh Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpurhas strongly condemned the "arbitrary and malicious" suspension of anIndian Revenue Service (IRS)officer, characterizing the administrative action as a cle...

31 Jul 2026