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Karnataka HC: Writ Petition Not Maintainable for Copyright Infringement in Film Certification; Remedy Lies in Civil Suit

Karnataka High Court Shields Film Certification from Plagiarism Drama: 'Dhurandhar-2' Screening Stays OnIn a decisive ruling, theKarnataka High Courtdismissed a writ petition by filmmakerSantosh Kumar R.S., who alleged that the blockbuster'Dhurandhar-2'—produced ...

01 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Khera's Bail Plea

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Khera's Anticipatory Bail PleaIn a closely watched case blending political rhetoric, allegations of document forgery, and fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution, theSupreme Court of Indiaon Thursday reserved its judgment on Congress leader P...

30 Apr 2026

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Delhi Court Grants Bail to I-PAC Director in PMLA Case

Delhi Court Grants Bail to I-PAC Director in PMLA CaseIn a significant development for money laundering prosecutions under thePrevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), Additional Sessions Judge Amit Bansal at Delhi's Patiala House Court granted regular bail on April 30, 2026, ...

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Mere Familial Relationship Between Bidders Doesn't Constitute Cartelisation in Tenders: Bombay High Court

Family Ties in Tenders? Bombay HC Says That's No CartelIn a ruling that reinforces restraint in judicial oversight of public contracts, the Bombay High Court's Nagpur Bench dismissed a writ petition by contractor M/s G.H. Khandelwal against the Am...

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

'Minor Minerals' Not Minor in Impact; No Vested Right to Extract Without MMDR Act Permission: J&K&L High Court

Sand, Stones, and Statutes: J&K&L High Court Crushes Claims of Unfettered Village Mining RightsIn a landmark ruling that prioritizes environmental protection over traditional livelihoods, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar dismissed a writ petition by inhabitants of Vill...

30 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Holds Corporate Guarantees as IBC Financial Debt

Supreme Court Holds Corporate Guarantees as IBCFinancial DebtIn a landmark judgment that fortifies lender protections under India'sInsolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, theSupreme Court of Indiahas ruled that liabilities arising from corporate guarantees executed by a corporate debtor u...

29 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi HC Closes Bishnoi's Plea Against ZEE5 Web Series

Delhi HC Closes Bishnoi's Plea AgainstZEE5Web Series, Permits Intervention in OTT Advisory ChallengeIn a nuanced ruling that underscores the delicate balance between content creators'freedom of expressionand the reputational concerns of accused individuals, theDelhi High Courton Monday, April...

28 Apr 2026

India - Consumer State

Unlikely Rapid Stone Recurrence, Unproven Records: Delhi State Commission Upholds Medical Negligence Finding

Kidney Stone Nightmare: Delhi Commission Rejects Doctor's Appeal, Sticks with ₹1 Lakh Penalty for Botched SurgeryIn a ruling that underscores the critical role of verifiable medical records in negligence claims, theDelhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissionhas dismissed...

27 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Patna

Power to Decide Includes Power to Initiate Proceedings; No Writ Lies Against Blacklisting Show Cause Notice: Patna High Court

Patna High Court Shields Blacklisting Process: 'Power to Decide Means Power to Start' – Writ Petition Dismissed as PrematureIn a ruling echoing restraint in judicial intervention, the Patna High Court dismissed a writ petition by construction firmRai Raj Construc...

25 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Mere Knowledge of Second Marriage Insufficient to Implicate Relatives in Bigamy Under Section 494 IPC: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Shields In-Laws: Mere Awareness of Bigamy Isn't Enough to Drag Them to CourtIn a significant ruling on matrimonial disputes, theSupreme Court of Indiahas quashed criminal proceedings against a husband’s elderly parents and sister, holding thatmere know...

25 Apr 2026