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Heavy Machinery Barred in Mining Leases Except Dredging: Uttarakhand HC Directs DM to Enforce Rule 29(17) of Minor Mineral Rules

Uttarakhand High Court Halts Heavy Machinery Menace in Sacred River ConfluenceIn a swift response to environmental concerns, the Uttarakhand High Court has directed the District Magistrate of Pithoragarh to immediately stop the use of heavy machinery for mining a...

01 May 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi HC Closes ANI's Copyright Suit Against PTI After Amicable Settlement Under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC

News Agencies ANI and PTI Call Truce: Delhi High Court Seals Copyright SettlementIn a swift resolution to a high-stakes copyright clash between two of India's leading news agencies, the Delhi High Court has closed the suit filed by ANI Media Pvt. Ltd. ...

01 May 2026

India - High Court of Patna

Arbitrary Road Height Raising Banned Without Approval: Patna HC Enforces SOP, Penalizes Contractors

Patna High CourtCracks Down: No More Arbitrary Road Raises, Contractors BewareIn a strongly worded order onApril 27, 2026, adivision benchof thePatna High CourtcomprisingChief Justice Sangam Kumar SahooandJustice Harish Kumardirected Bihar's road authorities to strictly follow a newStandard O...

01 May 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi HC Allows Withdrawal of S.34 Petitions Challenging SIAC Award in Amazon-Future Dispute After Settlement

Amazon-Future Feud Finds Peace: Delhi HC Closes Arbitration Challenges After Landmark SettlementIn a quiet but significant resolution to one of India's most high-profile corporate battles, theDelhi High CourtonApril 28, 2026, allowed Future Group entities to withdraw their petitions challengi...

01 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Khera's Bail Plea

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Khera's Anticipatory Bail PleaIn a closely watched case blending political rhetoric, allegations of document forgery, and fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution, theSupreme Court of Indiaon Thursday reserved its judgment on Congress leader P...

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Porn Disrupts Delhi HC Chief Justice VC Hearings Thrice

Porn Disrupts Delhi HC Chief Justice VC Hearings ThriceIn a brazen and deeply concerning breach of judicial sanctity, virtual court proceedings before a division bench of theDelhi High Court, led by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia, were disruptedthree timeson We...

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay HC Recalls Order Adjourning Defamation Suit to 2046 Over 'Ego Fight' Between Seniors

Bombay HC U-Turns: Recalls 'Ego Fight' Order, Brings2046Defamation Case Back to 2026In a dramatic about-face, theBombay High CourtonApril 29, 2026, recalled its controversial order from the previous day that had adjourned a nine-year-old defamation suit to the distant year2046. Justice Jitend...

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala HC Defers Appearance on Summons in Defamation Case Under Section 500 IPC Pending Crl.MC Hearing

TheLiverDoc Gets Breathing Room: Kerala HC Pauses Defamation Summons Over Herbal Medicine TweetIn a swift move balancing free speech and reputation, theKerala High Courthas granted interim relief to prominent hepatologist Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, known online asTheLiverDoc. OnApril 28, 2026, ...

29 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Allahabad HC Quashes Vehicle Confiscation Under Sections 5, 5-A UP Cow Slaughter Act Without Conclusive Beef Proof

Allahabad HC Frees Seized Pickup, Slaps State with ₹2 Lakh Fine Over Beef 'Suspicion'In a sharp rebuke to overzealous enforcement, the Allahabad High Court has quashed the confiscation of a Delhi-registered Mahindra pickup truck seized for allegedly transporting beef. Justice S...

29 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay HC Adjourns 'Ego Fight' Defamation Suit Between Seniors to 2046, Denies Priority Despite Age

'Ego Fight' at Life's End: Bombay HC Freezes Defamation Suit Till 2046In a stark reminder of judicial frustration with protracted personal disputes, the Bombay High Court has shoved a nine-year-old defamation suit into cold storage until 2046. Justice Jitendra Jain, presiding over the Ordinar...

29 Apr 2026