India - High Court of Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Denial of Permission for Regular Academic Study During Probation Under 2023 Rules

Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Denial of Permission for Regular Academic Study During Probation Under 2023 Rules In a significant ruling concerning the administrative discipline of judicial staff, the Chhattisgarh High Court has overturned a lower bench order that had allowed an emplo...

27 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Uttarakhand

Separate Promotion Rules for Absorbed Staff Valid: Uttarakhand HC

Separate Promotion Rules for Absorbed Staff Valid: Uttarakhand HCIn a significant ruling regarding service conditions within the state’s power sector, theUttarakhand High Courthas upheld the validity of theUttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd. (UPCL)Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical) Serv...

26 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Calcutta

UGC Fee Refund Guidelines Prevail Over Institutional Discontinuity Bonds: Calcutta High Court

Held Hostage by a Bond: Court Orders College to Return Student’s FutureIn a significant ruling for students across India, theCalcutta High Courthas stepped in to curb the practice of private medical and dental colleges holding original academic certificates hostage to enforce "discontinuity b...

24 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Loss of Life Cannot Be Measured with Arithmetical Precision: Supreme Court Upholds 'Just Compensation' under MV Act

Loss of Life Cannot Be Measured with Arithmetical Precision: Supreme Court Upholds 'Just Compensation'In a significant verdict reaffirming the compassionate interpretation of the Motor Vehicles Act, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that c...

24 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Orissa

Orissa High Court Mandates AIBE Clearance for Practice Eligibility: Upholding Bar Association Election Rules

Qualifying for the Bar: High Court Affirms AIBE as Mandatory Hurdle for Election Eligibility In a significant ruling for legal professional standards, the High Court of Orissa has clarified that enrollment as an advocate is insufficient to claim active practice if the All India...

14 Feb 2025

India - High Court of Chhattisgarh

Lateral Moves Within Same Grade Pay Are Not True Promotions for MACP Benefits: Chhattisgarh High Court

Chhattisgarh High Court Rules on MACP Eligibility for Loco Pilots In a significant ruling for railway personnel, the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur has dismissed a petition by the Union of India, affirming the eligibility of Loco Pilots for the Modified Assur...

09 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Allahabad

HC Mandates 100% Functional Disability Compensation for Amputees Regardless of Permanent Disability Percentage: Allahabad High Court

From "Permanent" to "Functional": Allahabad HC Re-Imagines Compensation for Amputee Victims In a landmark ruling that protects the rights of accident survivors, the Allahabad High Court has underscored a critical distinction in personal injury liti...

08 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Allahabad HC Enhances Motor Accident Compensation Under Section 173 of the MV Act Based on Notional Income

Ensuring Justice: Allahabad High Court Scales Up Compensation for Accident Victims In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has underscored the judiciary's role as a protector of welfare legislation, substantially enhancing the compensation awarded to th...

13 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Calcutta

Calcutta High Court Mandates Procedural Fairness: School Must Grant Document Inspection Before Final Expulsion Decision

Fairness in the Classroom: High Court Steps In to Safeguard Student Rights Amid Expulsion Dispute In a significant interim ruling, the Calcutta High Court has reinforced the mandate of procedural fairness in school disciplinary matters. The court r...

13 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Calcutta

Calcutta High Court Directs School to Allow Student to Appear for Exams Amidst Disciplinary Probe

Protecting the Academic Future: Calcutta HC Intervenes in School Disciplinary Dispute In a significant interim order, the Calcutta High Court has balanced the disciplinary authority of educational institutions with the fundamental right of a student to pursue the...

13 Feb 2026