India - High Court of Gujarat

Grave and Sudden Provocation Does Not Absolve Guilt in Spousal Death: Gujarat High Court Upholds Section 304 Part-II Conviction

When Passion Turns Fatal: High Court Analyzes Limits of 'Grave and Sudden Provocation'The High Court of Gujarat has reaffirmed a critical boundary in criminal jurisprudence, ruling that while marital infidelity may trigger an emotional response, it does not provide an unconditional license fo...

25 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Absence of Specific Ingredients of Railways Act Offences Warrants Quashing of Criminal Proceedings: Karnataka High Court

Protests and Platforms: Karnataka HC Quashes Railways Act Case for Lack of Statutory IngredientsIn a significant decision clarifying the threshold for prosecuting protestors under the Railways Act, 1989, the High Court of Karnataka has quashed criminal proceedings against a political leader a...

09 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

High Court Dismisses PIL Against 'China Dor' Sales, Directs Petitioner to Utilize Existing Administrative Channels: Punjab & Haryana HC

Curbing the 'China Dor' Menace: High Court Shifts Burden to Administrative Authorities The Punjab and Haryana High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking further intervention regarding the deadly "China Dor"—the banned synthetic kite thread responsible...

01 Jul 2025

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala High Court Probes Negumangad Toddler’s Tragic Death

Kerala High CourtProbes Negumangad Toddler’s Tragic DeathTheKerala High Courthas takensuo motucognizance of the harrowing death of a one-and-a-half-year-old toddler in Negumangad, Thiruvananthapuram, marking a significant intervention in the state's child protection apparatus. The case, regis...

17 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Maintenance Arrears Recoverable Against Deceased Husband's Estate, But Enhancement Claim Abates: Bombay High Court

Beyond the Grave: Bombay HC Limits Maintenance Claims Against Deceased Ex-SpousesIn a profound clarification of matrimonial rights, theBombay High Courthas delineated the boundary between an enforceablemaintenance decreeand a fresh claim for financial enhancement following the death of an ex-...

17 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi HC Limits Omnibus CCPA Directions: Clarifies Regulatory Scope under Consumer Protection Act 2019

Curbing the Wide Net: Delhi HC Trims CCPA’s Regulatory Reach over E-Marketplaces In a significant ruling for e-commerce oversight, the Delhi High Court has limited the ability of the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to issue "omnibus" directions that coul...

25 Mar 2026

India - Supreme Court

Top Court Dismisses Natarajan's Plea Against Nomination Rejection

Top Court Dismisses Natarajan's Plea AgainstNomination RejectionTheSupreme Court of Indiain a recent order has affirmed the strict procedural boundaries that govern India’s electoral process. By dismissing the petition filed by Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan, the bench reaffirmed the pri...

16 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Heart Attack During Employment Requires Proof of Nexus to Work for ESI Compensation: Gujarat High Court

Heart Attack at Work: Gujarat High Court Clarifies Limits of ESI Compensation In a significant ruling regarding the scope of social security benefits, the Gujarat High Court has clarified that a heart attack suffered by an employee during working hours does not automatically qualify as an "em...

02 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Possession of 'Small Quantity' of Drugs Can Trigger KAAPA Detention: Kerala High Court Overrules Suhana

Beyond the Fine: Kerala High Court Declares 'Small Quantity' Drug Possession Grounds for Preventive Detention In a landmark ruling that signals a shift toward a "zero-tolerance" approach to substance abuse, a Full Bench of the Kerala High Court has effectively overruled the controversialSuhan...

31 Mar 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 Case TheHigh Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarhhas granted regular bail to Manjit Singh Mand, an accused in a complex property dispute involving allegations of fraud, cheating, and criminal conspiracy. Presided ov...

28 Jan 2026