India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi HC Rules Disciplinary Inquiry Unlawful when Based Solely on Preliminary Enquiry Statements

When Evidence Vanishes: Delhi HC Rejects Reliance on Preliminary Enquiry in Disciplinary Cases In a significant ruling for police service jurisprudence, theDelhi High Courthas clarified the threshold required for disciplinary authorities to utilize statements recorded during Preliminary Enqui...

27 Apr 2026

India - Latest News

Varanasi Court Directs Magistrate to Reconsider Rahul Gandhi FIR Plea

Varanasi CourtDirects Magistrate to Reconsider Rahul GandhiFIRPleaIn a move that underscores the evolving sensitivity surrounding public discourse and its intersection with criminal law, aspecial MP-MLA courtin Varanasi has set aside a Chief Judicial Magistrate's (CJM) order that had previous...

11 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Right to Fair Consideration in Administrative Decisions: Hari Shankar v. Union of India and 3 Others

Ensuring Fairness: The Verdict in Hari Shankar v. Union of India In a significant reinforcement of administrative accountability, theHari Shankar v.Union of Indiajudgment reaffirms that the discretionary powers of the state in service matters are not absolute. The court's decision underscores...

28 Jul 2025

India - High Court of Allahabad

Failure to Provide Reasons in GST Assessment Orders Invalidates Section 73(9) Findings: Allahabad High Court

Silence is No Defense: Allahabad High Court Mandates Reasoned Tax Orders In a significant ruling for taxpayers, the Allahabad High Court has reinforced the principle that tax authorities cannot bypass the necessity of a reasoned order, even when a taxpayer fails ...

11 Mar 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Trademark Exclusivity Over 'POWER' for Footwear Upheld: Delhi High Court Denies Leayan's Appeal

Trademark Exclusivity Over 'POWER' for Footwear Upheld: Delhi High Court Denies Leayan's Appeal In a significant reinforcement of intellectual property rights, the Delhi High Court has upheld a lower court's decision, confirming that the mark "POWER" is exclusive...

15 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Courts Cannot Sit in Appeal Over Medical Board Expert Opinions During CAPF Recruitment: Delhi High Court

When Guidelines Clash with Ambition: Delhi High Court Upholds Medical Standards for Paramilitary Service The rigour of recruitment into India’s Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) is non-negotiable, and when it comes to medical fitness, the j...

15 May 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Bench Recuses After Counsel Accuses Judges of Selective Case Listing

Breaking: Delhi High Court Bench Recuses After Heated Exchange Over Case Management In an unusual turn of events at the High Court of Delhi, a Division Bench comprising Justice C. Hari Shankar and Justice Ajay Digpaul has recused itself from hearing a series of connected writ p...

25 Feb 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Condonation of Delay Rejected: Calculated Gamble in Commercial Disputes Fatal to Appeal: Delhi High Court

The Price of a Gamble: Delhi High Court Dismisses Spicejet-Kal Airways Appeal Over 'Calculated' Delays In a striking judicial reminder that courts are not forums for strategic "gambling," the Delhi High Court has dismissed a set of a...

23 May 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Supreme Court Rules Arbitral Tribunals Can Award Interest on Interest Under Section 31(7) of Arbitration Act

Defining the 'Sum': Landmark Top Court Ruling Reshapes Arbitration Interest RulesIn a move set to reshape commercial dispute resolution in India, the Supreme Court of India, in a three-judge bench decision inHyder Consulting (UK) Ltd. v. Governor, State of Orissa, has settled the long-standin...

25 Nov 2014

India - High Court of Delhi

Whistleblower Status Doesn't Provide Immunity From Transfer If Administrative Tenures Are Met: Delhi High Court

Whistleblower Shield? Delhi High Court Clarifies Limits on Challenging Transfer Orders In a significant ruling regarding the limits of judicial intervention in service transfers, the High Court of Delhi has clarified that being an "internal whistleblower" does not grant an employee permanent ...

02 Sep 2025