India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Holds Respondent Guilty of Contempt for Violating Undertaking Against Commercial Exploitation of Captive Elephant

Breaking Silence:Supreme CourtTakes Custody of ‘Raman’ After Contemptuous BreachIn a stern message regarding the welfare of voiceless animals, theSupreme Courtof India has held a respondent guilty ofcontemptfor violating a formalundertakingregarding thecommercial exploitationof acaptive eleph...

13 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Mandates CARA to Facilitate NOC for Children Adopted under HAMA: Compliance with Adoption Regulations 2021/2022

Clearing the Path for Families: Delhi HC Rules on International Relocation for HAMA Adoptions In a significant judgment regarding the inter-country relocation of adopted children, the High Court of Delhi has clarified the obligations of the Central Adop...

20 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Doctrine of Forum Non Conveniens Cannot Defeat Article 226(1) Jurisdiction: Supreme Court in Baksish Ahmad v. Union of India

Supreme Court Reprimands Mechanical Application of 'Forum Non Conveniens' in Service DisputesIn a significant verdict aimed at safeguarding access to justice for members of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), theSupreme Court of Indiahas ruled that High Courts cannot routinely decline ju...

11 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Refers Scope of 'Tie-Breaker' Judge Powers Under Section 392 CrPC to Larger Bench

Breaking the Tie: Supreme Court Re-examines the Reach of the 'Third Judge' in Split VerdictsIn a significant move that could reshape the dynamics of appellate court procedures, the Supreme Court of India has formally questioned the interpretation of

09 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Chhattisgarh

High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail Under Section 482 BNSS in Massive CGPSC Recruitment Scam: Active Participation Bars Relief

HC Denies Anticipatory Bail in CGPSC Fraud: A Crackdown on Exam Integrity In a significant ruling, the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur has rejected the anticipatory bail application of Utcharsh Chandrakar, an accused implicated in the widespread 2020–2022

05 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Commercial Wisdom of CoC in Approving Resolution Plans Is Non-Justiciable: Supreme Court

Commercial Wisdom Reigns Supreme: The Supreme Court’s Verdict on Insolvency ResolutionIn a landmark ruling that reinforces the core philosophy of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), the Supreme Court of India has emphatically declared t...

10 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court: Delhi High Court Has Jurisdiction in CAPF Service Matters Despite Cause of Action Origin

Doors Open: Supreme Court Reaffirms Delhi HC Jurisdiction for CAPF PersonnelIn a landmark verdict that provides clarity on access to justice for Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel, the Supreme Court of India

10 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Chhattisgarh

Regulatory Demands Without Hearing Third-Party Generators Violate Natural Justice: Chhattisgarh High Court

Regulatory Demands Without Hearing: Chhattisgarh High Court Nullifies Major Power Refund Order In a landmark ruling reinforcing the sanctity of procedural fairness, theHigh Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspurhas set aside a judgment that permitted the recovery of over Rs 153 Crores fromJindal S...

02 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Denies Bail to YouTuber Accused of Espionage Under Official Secrets Act

Contentious Content: Supreme Court Denies Bail to Vlogger in Espionage ProbeTheSupreme Court of Indiahas firmly declined to intervene in the ongoing legal proceedings against social media influencer Jyoti Rani, also known as Jyoti Malhotra. In a decision delivered onJune 5, 2026, a bench head...

05 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Defines Right To Be Forgotten Framework

Delhi High CourtDefinesRight To Be ForgottenFrameworkThe digital era has brought unprecedented transparency to the Indian judiciary, yet this evolution has surfaced a profound tension between the principle of "open justice" and the fundamental right toinformational privacy. In a landmark 144-...

02 Jun 2026