India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Invalidates MP RTI Exemption for Lokayukta Police

Supreme Court Invalidates MP RTI Exemption for Lokayukta PoliceIn a watershed moment for administrative transparency in India, the Supreme Court of India has struck down a 2011 notification issued by...

15 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

Absence of Explicit Clause Restricting Out-of-State Caste Certificates Bars Cancellation of Candidature: MP High Court

Beyond Borders: MP High Court Clarifies Reservation Norms in Teaching Cadre Recruitment In a significant ruling ensuring fairness in public employment, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh has intervened to protect the rights of candidates whose professional journeys were stalled b...

12 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Remand of Tax Assessment Order: Madras High Court Mandates Speaking Orders for 'Exempt' Supply Classification Disputes

Assessing the Exempt: Madras High Court Intervenes in Tax Discrepancy Dispute In a significant ruling concerning the transparency of tax assessments, theHigh Court of Judicature at Madrashas remanded a case back to theState Tax Officer, Sencottai, ruling that tax authorities must provide spec...

18 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Appellate Courts Must Adhere to Indian Succession Act Jurisdiction: Gujarat HC Rules on Remand

Procedural Misstep: Gujarat High Court Clarifies Appellate Jurisdiction in Succession Matters In a definitive ruling aimed at streamlining the adjudication of succession and probate disputes, the High Court of Gujarat has emphasized that appellate courts must strictly observe t...

27 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Ambiguity in Ganja Weight Calculation Under Section 20 of NDPS Act Voids Section 37 Rigors: Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court Clarifies 'Ganja' Weight Standards, Grants Bail in NDPS Case In a significant order addressing the nuances of theNarcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, the Delhi High Court has underscored the importance of distinguishing be...

06 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Landmark Case Tests Returning Officers' Scrutiny Powers

Landmark Case Tests Returning Officers' Scrutiny PowersThe recent rejection of Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination for a Rajya Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh has ignited a complex legal debate concerning the scope and limitations of th...

15 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Political Favoritism in Public Land Allotment Violates Equality Clause: Karnataka HC Quashes BDA Site Allocation

The Illusion of Law: Karnataka HC Quashes Fraudulent BDA Land AllotmentIn a scathing rebuke of political influence within government institutions, theHigh Court of Karnatakahas struck down a land allotment made by theBangalore Development Authority(BDA). The case centered on the allocation of...

15 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

WhatsApp Messages Lacking Sexual Intent Do Not Constitute Offence under Sections 294, 354A, or 509 IPC: P&H High Court

Digital Banter or Criminal Conduct? High Court Quashes FIR Over "WhatsApp Humour" In a significant ruling regarding the limits of criminal law in digital communication, theHigh Court of Punjab and Haryanahas quashed an FIR filed against a man for posting comments in a residential society’s Wh...

23 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Rajasthan HC Upholds State-Specific Reservation Policy for Migrant Candidates in NEET PG Counseling

Closing the Doors on Inter-State Reservation: Rajasthan HC Rules on NEET PG Counseling In a significant judicial development for postgraduate medical education, the Rajasthan High Court has categorically upheld the state’s decision to limit reservation benefits—and their associ...

13 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Acquittal by 'Benefit of Doubt' in Impersonation Cases Does Not Bar Selection Scrutiny: Rajasthan High Court

Reputation First: Rajasthan HC Rules on Integrity for Public ServicesIn a significant ruling addressing the intersection of public employment andcriminal antecedents, theRajasthan High Courthas clarified that anacquittalin a criminal case does not automatically safeguard a candidate’s right t...

13 Jun 2026