India - High Court of Delhi

Prima Facie Case Under Section 43D(5) UAPA Bars Bail Despite 12-Year Custody: Delhi High Court

'Threat to National Security': Delhi HC Denies Bail to IM 'Rajasthan Module' Despite 12 Years Behind BarsIn a stern ruling that prioritizes national security over prolonged detention claims, the Delhi High Court dismissed bail pleas from two alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM)<...

25 Apr 2026

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Supreme Court Tags Challenges to UP Gangsters Act with Similar Organised Crime Laws from Gujarat, Maharashtra: Refers to 3-Judge Bench

Supreme Court Gears Up for Clash Over 'Draconian' Gangster Laws: UP Act in the Dock Alongside National PeersIn a move signaling a potential seismic shift in India's battle against organized crime, the Supreme Court has referred a high-stakes constitutional challenge to Uttar Pradesh's Gangste...

18 Apr 2026

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Criminal Court Discharge Bars Admin Action Under AF Act S.19 & Rule 16 After Forum Election: Supreme Court

Supreme CourtClears Ex-IAF Officer's Name After 37-Year Battle: Discharge Trumps DisciplineIn a landmark ruling that blends military discipline with criminal law finality, theSupreme Courthas quashed the 1993 dismissal of former Squadron Leader R. Sood from theIndian Air Force. Justices Dipan...

16 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Separate Sentences Permissible for NDPS Ss. 20, 25 & 29 But Fines Run Concurrently: Supreme Court

Midnight Bust Leads to Landmark SC Ruling: No Double Fines in NDPS CasesIn a significant clarification on NDPS sentencing, theSupreme Court of Indiahas ruled that while separate prison terms can be imposed for distinct offences under theNarcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985—suc...

09 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Disciplinary Authority Can't Review Own Quasi-Judicial Decision Without Rules: J&K&L High Court

No Take-Backs: J&K&L High Court Slams Repeated Probes on Fake DOB ClaimIn a significant ruling for government employees facing disciplinary actions, theHigh Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammuhas held that a disciplinary authority cannot revisit or review its ownquasi-judicialdecisio...

08 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Theft Under BNS Sections 303(2)/305(e) Permissible Alongside Kerala Sand Act for Illegal River Sand Removal: Kerala HC

Judge's Bold Correction: Kerala HC Overrules Own Verdict on Sand Theft ChargesIn a striking display of judicial self-reflection, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam has overturned its own prior ruling, declaring itper incuriam. Dr. Justice Kauser Edappagath, delivering a common order on Mar...

20 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi HC Seeks CBI Stance on 1975 Mishra Probe

Delhi HC Seeks CBI Stance on1975Mishra ProbeIn a development that breathes new life into one of India's longest-running criminal sagas, theDelhi High Courthas directed theCentral Bureau of Investigation (CBI)to clarify its position on a plea seeking fresh investigation into the1975bomb blasts...

28 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay HC Seeks ED Response on Deshmukh PMLA Deferral

Bombay HC Seeks ED Response on Deshmukh PMLA DeferralIn a significant procedural development in a high-profile money laundering case, the Bombay High Court has directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Maharashtra Government to file affidavits responding to former State Home Minister ...

17 Feb 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court to Resolve Conflicting Views on Tax Deductions for Delayed PF-ESI Deposits

Supreme Court Agrees to Examine Tax Deduction Eligibility for Delayed PF and ESI Contributions In a significant development for tax law practitioners and employers across India, the Supreme Court of India has issued notice in a special leave petition challenging a Delhi High Court ruling on w...

30 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Karnataka HC Stays Lamborghini Reckless Driving Case Post-Fine

Karnataka High Court Stays Criminal Case Against Lamborghini Driver Following Fine and Compliance In a decision that underscores judicial pragmatism in handling minor traffic violations amplified by social media, the Karnataka High Court has stayed a criminal case against a Bengaluru man accu...

27 Jan 2026