India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

High Court of Punjab and Haryana Directs Consideration of Pension Arrears and Retiral Benefits in Service Writ Petition

Pension Dispute Leads to Judicial Intervention: High Court Fixes Deadline for Benefits ReviewThe High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh has disposed of a significant service dispute involving a retired employee of the Haryana Vidyut Prasarn Nigam Limited (HVPNL). The case,Ishwar Singh...

27 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Punjab & Haryana HC Grants Bail Under Section 439 CrPC in Fraud Case Citing Prolonged Trial Timeline

Unraveling a Web of Deceit: High Court Grants Bail in NRI Property Fraud CaseThe High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh has granted regular bail to Manjit Singh Mand, an accused in a complex property dispute involving allegations of fraud, cheating, and criminal conspiracy. Presided o...

28 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Denial of Anticipatory Bail to Alleged Impersonator: High Court of Gujarat Limits Relief Under Section 482 BNSS

Impersonation Scandal: Gujarat High Court Denies Protection to Aspiring Advocate In a striking ruling that highlights the judiciary's stance against the professional misconduct of faux-legal practitioners, theHigh Court of Gujarathas rejected the anticipatory bail application of an individual...

08 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Compulsory Service Bonds for MBBS Students Are Valid Contracts: Karnataka High Court

Service Bonds for Medical Graduates Upheld: Karnataka High Court Reverses Ruling on ESIC ContractsIn a significant ruling for medical education management, the High Court of Karnataka has upheld the legality of compulsory service bonds executed by MBBS students. A division bench comprising Ch...

06 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay HC Mandates Protection for Former Justice Gautam Patel

Bombay HC Mandates Protection for Former Justice Gautam PatelIn a significant judicial development aimed at reinforcing the bedrock of judicial independence, the Bombay High Court issued a directive on Monday, June 15, ordering the Mah...

15 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Banks Cannot Freeze Entire Account Anticipating Future Directions: Karnataka HC

Beyond the Mandate: Judiciary Curbs Overzealous Freezing of Bank AccountsIn a significant ruling protecting the rights of account holders, theHigh Court of Karnatakahas clarified the limited role of banking institutions when complying withinvestigative freezing orders. Justice Suraj Govindara...

15 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Restrictive Covenant in Settlement Deed Barring Marriage is Void Under Section 26 of Indian Contract Act: Kerala High Court

A Daughter’s Choice: Kerala High Court Strikes Down "Celibacy Clause" in Family Settlement Deed In a landmark decision reaffirming individual autonomy, theHigh Court of Keralahas declared that restrictions placed on a daughter’s property rights based on her marital status are legally unenforc...

30 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Dismisses Creditors' Appeal Over Dhruva Natchathiram Release

Madras HC Dismisses Creditors' Appeal Over Dhruva Natchathiram ReleaseIn a significant development for the Tamil film industry, a division bench of the Madras High Court has cleared the path for the release of the highly an...

15 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Rajasthan HC Directs Partial Unfreezing of Bank Accounts Under Article 226: Limiting Lien to Disputed Amounts Only

Equity in Banking: Rajasthan High Court Limits Scope of Account Freezes In a significant move balancing the interests of active investigation with personal financial liberty, the Rajasthan High Court has issued a directive that prevents financial institutions fro...

10 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Bank Liable for Consumer Compensation After Delay in Cheque Presentment Causes Stale Instruments: Supreme Court

Failure to Present: Supreme Court Penalizes Bank for Negligent Cheque Handling In a significant ruling for banking consumers, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the determination that a bank’s failure to re-present cheques in a timely manner—strictly adhering to validity per...

15 Apr 2026