India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay Bar Associations Move HC to Protect Retired Judge

Bombay Bar Associations Move HC to Protect Retired JudgeThe bedrock of a functioning constitutional democracy relies entirely upon the ability of its judiciary to deliver rulings without fear or favor. In an extraordinary turn of events that has sent shockwaves through India’s legal fraternit...

11 Jun 2026

India -

Beyond Arbitration: The Hidden Costs of Legal Victory

BeyondArbitration: The Hidden Costs of Legal VictoryIn the high-stakes world of cross-border commerce, the definition of a "win" is often subject to intense scrutiny. For decades, the legal profession has operated under the premise that achieving a favorablearbitrationaward or acourt judgment...

09 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Labeling Errors on Liquor Bottles Do Not Justify Criminal Charges Under Excise Act: Himachal High Court

Clerical Errors vs. Criminal Intent:High CourtQuashes ExciseFIROver Labeling MishapIn a significant ruling clarifying the scope ofcriminal liabilityin excise matters, theHimachal PradeshHigh Courthas intervened to set aside anFIRagainst a local bottler, ruling that human errors in product lab...

06 May 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Hyper-Technical Denial Of Reimbursement For Life-Saving IVL Procedure Cannot Override Welfare Policy: Punjab & Haryana High Court

A Heart Patient’s Fight Exposes How Rigid Rules Can Turn Life-Saving Care into a Paper WarIn a powerful affirmation of the constitutional right to health, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that state medical reimbursement policies must bend toward compa...

05 May 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Prima Facie Copyright in 'Bachpan Ka Pyar' Hook Line Warrants Ex-Parte Injunction: Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court Shields "Bachpan Ka Pyar" Hook Line from YouTube Pirate PlaylistsThe Delhi High Court has moved swiftly to shield the catchy refrain “jaane meri janeman bachpan ka pyar bhool nahi jaana re” from unauthorised exploita...

15 May 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Infructuous Suit Must Be Dismissed Under Section 151 CPC on Lease Expiry: Bombay High Court

Bombay High Court Throws Out Dead Lease Dispute, Rules Inherent Powers Must End Infructuous Litigation In a crisp ruling that prioritises judicial efficiency over lingering interim orders, the Bombay High Court has held that a civil suit challenging lease termination becomes infructuous the m...

17 Mar 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Stays 'Atrocious' HC Order Barring MLA Vote

Supreme Court Stays 'Atrocious' HC Order Barring MLA Vote in Razor-Thin DisputeIn a sharp rebuke to judicial overreach in electoral matters, the Supreme Court of India on May 13, 2026, stayed a controversial Madras High Court order restraining Tamilaga Vettr...

13 May 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Seeks ECI Response on One-Vote Poll Plea

Madras HC Seeks ECI Response on One-Vote Poll Plea Amid Razor-Thin TN Election DisputeIn a rare special Sunday sitting during summer vacation, theMadras High Courthas directed theElection Commission of India (ECI)to respond to a high-stakes writ petition filed byDravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK...

11 May 2026

India - High Court of Andhra Pradesh

BCI Seeks CJI Intervention Over AP Judge Custody Order

BCI Seeks CJI Intervention Over AP Judge's Controversial Custody Order to Young LawyerIn a rare and strongly worded representation to the Chief Justice of India (CJI), the Bar Council of India (BCI) has called for immediate institutional intervention following a deeply troubling in...

06 May 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Mediation Cannot Be Imposed Without Consent Even in Family Disputes: Bombay High Court

Family Feud Escalates: Bombay HC Says No to Forced Mediation in Kalyani DisputeIn a landmark ruling on family litigation, theBombay High Courthas firmly held that courts cannot shove parties into mediation without mutual consent, even when blood ties run deep. Justice Rajesh S....

04 May 2026