India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi HC Upholds Bar Council Election Rules: Rejects Plea for Junior Advocate Quota

Delhi High Court Upholds Bar Council Election Framework, Rejects Junior Advocate Reservation Plea In a definitive ruling that reinforces the regulatory framework governing legal elections, the Delhi High Court has dismissed an appeal brought by advocate Ramesh Ch...

27 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Rules on Territorial Jurisdiction Over Odisha-Based Tribunal Orders: Vedanta vs Nominated Authority

Territorial Boundaries of Justice: Delhi High Court Clarifies Jurisdiction on Coal Mine Disputes In a significant ruling regarding the limits of judicial reach, the High Court of Delhi has clarified that a party cannot invoke the jurisdiction of a non-local High ...

10 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Expunction of Prejudicial Observations in Bail Orders: Kerala High Court Clarifies Judicial Boundaries in Criminal Investigations

Beyond the Bail Order: Kerala High Court Limits Scope of Trial Court Observations in Criminal ProbesIn a significant ruling addressing the boundaries of judicial discretion, the Kerala High Court has expunged spec...

13 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Market Value Overrides Contractual Caps for NDMC Public Land: Delhi High Court Upholds Licence Fee Revision

Market Value Trumps Contractual Caps: Delhi High Court Green-lights NDMC’s Licence Fee Revision In a sweeping judgment that underscores the fiduciary duty of municipal bodies, the Delhi High Court has ruled that the New Delhi Municipal Council

22 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi HC Upholds Removal of CRPF Constable for Concealing Murder Case Arrest and Dishonesty: Disciplinary Proceedings Dismissed

Behind the Badge: Delhi High Court Validates Termination of CRPF Constable for Concealment In a stern reminder of the expectations surrounding uniformed service members, the Delhi High Court has upheld the decision of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)<...

22 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Allahabad HC: No Recall of Witnesses Under Sec 311 CrPC After Explicit Waiver and Charge Framing

Judicial Finality: Allahabad HC Bars Post-Charge Recall of Witnesses In a significant verdict emphasizing the sanctity of trial timelines, the Allahabad High Court has dismissed an application filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), ...

04 Jun 2026

India - Central Information Commission

CIC Imposes Penalties on Deemed CPIOs for 'Atrocious' RTI Mismanagement at Dr. Harisingh Gaur Vishwavidyalaya

A "Sordid Mockery": CIC Penalizes University Officials for RTI Defiance In a sharp rebuke to the administrative culture atDr. Harisingh Gaur Vishwavidyalaya, theCentral Information Commission (CIC)has imposed a penalty of ₹10,000 each on three deemed Central Public Information Officers (CPIOs...

11 Apr 2025

India - High Court of Uttarakhand

Principal Experience Qualifies as Teaching Service for VC Appointment: High Court of Uttarakhand Upholds Selection Criteria

Principal Experience Qualifies as Teaching Service for VC Appointment: High Court of Uttarakhand Upholds Selection Criteria In a significant judgment centered on the standard for academic leadership, theHigh Court of Uttarakhandhas dismissed two writ petitions challenging the appointment of t...

30 May 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Break in Service Disentitles Daily Wager to Regularization: Delhi High Court Confirms Decision

Service Continuity is Key:Delhi High CourtDenies Regularization Plea for Daily Wager TheDelhi High Courthas delivered a significant ruling reiterating the strict conditions governing the regularization of daily wage employees, emphasizing that service continuity is a prerequisite for such ben...

02 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi HC: Accused of Non-Enumerated Offences Under Section 82(4) CrPC Cannot Be Declared 'Proclaimed Offender'

Distinguishing Legal Labels: Delhi HC Clarifies the Limits of 'Proclaimed Offender' Status In a recent decision that reinforces the necessity of strict statutory interpretation, theHigh Court of Delhihas clarified a vital procedural distinction in criminal law: the difference between a "procl...

04 Apr 2026