India - High Court of Gauhati

Gauhati High Court Designates 41 Advocates as Senior Advocates Under Section 16(2) Advocates Act: Full Court Notification

Gauhati High Court Crowns 41 Legal Eagles as Senior Advocates in Historic Northeast BoostIn a prestigious recognition of legal prowess, theGauhati High Court—serving Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh—has designated 41 accomplished advocates asSenior...

25 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Prima Facie Case Under Gujarat Freedom of Religion Act Bars Discharge at Pre-Trial Stage: Gujarat High Court

Gujarat High Court Rejects Plea for Discharge in Alleged Village-Wide Forced Conversion PlotIn a significant ruling on religious conversion laws, theHigh Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabaddismissed a criminal revision application by five men challenging their denial of discharge in a high-profile ...

08 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala HC Directs ECI to Probe PVC Flex Violations in Poll Ads Under Model Code: Disposes PIL

Kerala High Court Passes Baton to ECI on PVC Flex Menace in Poll SeasonIn a swift move amid Kerala's assembly election buzz, theKerala High Court at Ernakulamhas disposed of aPublic Interest Litigation (PIL)filed by theHuman Rights Foundations, directing theElection Commission of India (ECI)a...

06 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Permits CBSE Student to Appear for Maths as Additional Subject Despite Policy Violation in Peculiar 'Rat Race' Circumstances

Rat Race Realities: Madras HC Lets CBSE Student Tackle Maths After NEET SetbackIn a poignant ruling that blends empathy with equity, theMadras High Courthas directed theCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)to allow a Class XII student, S. Aswatha, to appear for Mathematics as an additio...

11 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras High Court Bans Caste Names in Temple Invitations

Madras High CourtBans Caste Names in Temple Invitations, Urges Annihilation of CasteIn a landmark pronouncement that underscores India's constitutional commitment to secularism and equality, theMadras High Courthas categorically prohibited the use of caste names in invitations for temple fest...

21 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Madras

'Family' Under Article 58(a)(i) Stamp Act Excludes Grandparents: Madras High Court Full Bench

Madras HC Draws Family Line: Grandparents Out of Stamp Act's Lower Duty CircleIn a landmark ruling that clarifies stamp duty on family settlements, a full bench of theMadras High Courthas held that grandparents do not fall within the "family" definition underArticle 58(a)(i) of theIndian Stam...

21 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Caste Names in Temple Invitations Violate Article 14 Equality; Must Be Dropped from Next Festival: Madras High Court

Madras High CourtStrikes at Caste in Temple Festivities: No More Surnames in InvitesIn a bold affirmation of constitutional equality, theMadras High Courthas directed Hindu temples under theHR&CE Departmentto strip caste indicators from festival invitations starting next year. Justice D. Bhar...

20 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Resignation Even on Medical Grounds Forfeits Past Service, No Pension: Madras High Court

Madras High CourtRules Resignation on Medical Grounds Forfeits Pension Rights Under Tamil Nadu Pension RulesIntroductionIn a significant clarification for government employees in Tamil Nadu, a full bench of theMadras High Courthas ruled that resignation from service, even when submitted on me...

09 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala High Court Orders Statewide Drive on Illegal Installations

Kerala High Court Orders Statewide Drive on Illegal InstallationsIn a stern rebuke of recurring violations, theKerala High Courthas expressed profound exasperation over the persistent installation of illegal poles, flags, and banners in public spaces across the state. OnFebruary 6, 2026, Just...

07 Feb 2026

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Delhi HC: Cumulative PG Residency Valid for AIIMS If Prospectus Silent on Single Institution

Delhi High Court Quashes AIIMS Rejection: Cumulative PG Residency Across Institutions Validates Top Rank Holder's Candidature Introduction In a significant ruling for medical education admissions, the Delhi High Court has quashed the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)' decision t...

04 Feb 2026