India - High Court of Gujarat

Acquittal in Double Murder Case: Flawed Circumstantial Chain and Procedural Lapses Defeat Prosecution: Gujarat High Court

From Death Row to Acquittal: Gujarat High Court Overturns Conviction in Double Murder Case In a significant ruling, theHigh Court of Gujarathas set aside the conviction and death sentence of Baldevbhai Budhaji Dhulaji Chauhan, who had been found guilty of a double murder and destruction of ev...

10 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

High Court of Gujarat Upholds Acquittal in Massive Drug Seizure Case Due to Non-Compliance with NDPS Sections 42, 50, and 57

Justice Delayed, Case Failed: High Court Scrutinizes Three-Decade-Old Drug Prosecution In a scathing ruling echoing the necessity of meticulous investigation, the High Court of Gujarat has upheld the acquittal of three individuals accused in a mass...

27 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Ambiguity in Ganja Weight Calculation Under Section 20 of NDPS Act Voids Section 37 Rigors: Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court Clarifies 'Ganja' Weight Standards, Grants Bail in NDPS Case In a significant order addressing the nuances of theNarcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, the Delhi High Court has underscored the importance of distinguishing be...

06 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Telangana

Upholding Dismissal for Bigamy: Telangana High Court Rules Misconduct in Disciplined Force

Upholding Discipline: High Court Backs Dismissal of CRPF Staff for Bigamy In a stern ruling emphasizing the exacting standards of India’s uniformed forces, the High Court for the State of Telangana has upheld the removal of a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) cook ...

07 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Landmark Case Tests Returning Officers' Scrutiny Powers

Landmark Case Tests Returning Officers' Scrutiny PowersThe recent rejection of Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination for a Rajya Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh has ignited a complex legal debate concerning the scope and limitations of th...

15 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Calcutta

PM Report Must Prevail Over Presumptions on Age in Motor Accident Claims: Calcutta High Court

Beyond the Pension: Why Reality, Not Presumption, Defines Injury CompensationIn a significant ruling concerning the rights of motor accident victims, the High Court at Calcutta recently underscored that when it comes to determining a deceased victim's age, scient...

15 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Right to Fair Investigation is Part of Article 21: Madras High Court Orders Shift in School Death Probe

Tragedy and Trust: High Court Intervenes in School Fatal Collision Case In a poignant order highlighting the state's solemn duty toward justice, theMadrasHigh Courthas intervened in the tragic death of a five-year-old student, emphasizing that a fair investigation is not merely a procedural r...

10 Apr 2026

India -

Insufficient Evidence to Prove Minority or Kidnapping: Gujarat High Court Acquits Two in Atrocity Act Case

When Altruism Meets Prosecution: High Court Acquits Youths in Kidnapping Case The High Court of Gujarat recently overturned a conviction delivered by the Fast Track Court No. 1, Gandhinagar, in a case involving two youths charged with kidnapping and offenses unde...

29 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

FSSAI Certification Must Prevail over Customs' Arbitrary Re-testing of Food Imports: Bombay High Court

When Regulators Clash: Bombay High Court Rules Customs Cannot Arbitrarily Override FSSAI Certification In a significant ruling for the trading community, the Bombay High Court has intervened in a dispute between the Customs Department and a private imp...

12 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Lack of Conclusive Age Proof Leads to Acquittal in Consensual Relationship Case under Section 376 RPC: J&K High Court

Anatomy of a Relationship: J&K High Court Overturns Rape Conviction in Teenage Case In a significant judicial verdict reinforcing the evidentiary standards required for criminal convictions, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has set aside a 2025 conviction for rape (...

24 Apr 2026