India - High Court of Madras

Attendance Norms Are Mandatory: Madras High Court Rejects Relaxation of BCI Rules for Law Students

The Classroom as a Crucible: Madras High Court Upholds Strict Attendance Norms for Law Students In a significant ruling for legal pedagogy, the Madras High Court has set aside a decision that attempted to introduce flexibility into t...

17 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Absence of Specific Allegations in FIR Warrants Quashing under Section 192-A KLR Act: Karnataka High Court

Legal Shadow Over Spiritual Leader Dispelled: Karnataka HC Quashes FIRIn a significant ruling aimed at curbing the misuse of criminal procedures, the High Court of Karnataka has quashed an FIR registered against spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Justice M. Nagaprasanna delivered the deci...

25 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Consensus Between Parties Leads High Court to Mandate Fresh Elections for RWA: Punjab and Haryana HC

Harmony in the Hall of Justice: Court Settles RWA Election Stand-offChandigarh— In a move aimed at resolving administrative deadlock, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has directed a fresh election process for the governing body of 'The Omaxe Forest SPA, Residents Welfare Association' in F...

21 Feb 2025

India - High Court of Karnataka

Construction Over Storm Water Drains Cannot Be Validated by Master Plan Defects: Karnataka High Court Dismisses Pleas

Concrete Foundations vs. Fluid Arteries: High Court Reaffirms Protection of Storm Water DrainsIn a landmark verdict focusing on the preservation of Bengaluru’s natural drainage systems, the High Court of Karnataka has dismissed petitions filed by apartment associations seeking protection agai...

06 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

RTI Act Does Not Authorize Access to Third-Party Bidding or Personal Employee Data: Punjab & Haryana HC

Transparency vs. Privacy: Punjab & Haryana HC Curbs Misuse of RTI ActIn a significant ruling aimed at balancing the transparency mandates of the Right to Information (RTI) Act with the right to administrative efficiency and privacy, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside orders direc...

04 Mar 2025

India - High Court of Telangana

Absence of Incitement in Social Media Posts Warrants Quashing of FIR Under BNS: Telangana High Court

Digital Dissent or Criminal Act? Telangana High Court Quashes FIR Over Social Media PostsIn a significant ruling for digital speech and the application of theBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita(BNS), the Telangana High Court has quashed an FIR against political activists accused of spreading "fake news" ...

18 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Anticipatory Bail Denied in Illegal Mining Case: Punjab & Haryana HC Questions Authenticity of Evidence

Environmental Degradation Leads to Anticipatory Bail Denial: High Court Calls Out 'Fabricated' EvidenceIn a stern message regarding the environmental impact of illegal mining, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has rejected an anticipatory bail plea filed by Gurdial Singh Kachure. Chief Jus...

13 Jun 2025

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Right to Life Under Article 21 Takes Precedence Over Allegations of Perjury in Protection Petitions: Punjab & Haryana HC

Right to Life Over Rules: HC Denies Perjury Probe in Protection Case In a significant ruling affirming the sanctity of personal safety, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has refused to initiate criminal proceedings under Section 340 of the CrPC

01 Jul 2025

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Denial of Anticipatory Bail in Complex Fraud: Punjab & Haryana HC Rejects Plea in Land Grabbing Case

Systematic Fraud and Land Grabbing: High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Key Conspirators In a significant ruling concerning economic criminality and the integrity of property rights, the High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh has dismissed...

02 Jul 2025

India - Supreme Court

Judicial Officer Challenges SC Collegium Over Elevation

Judicial OfficerChallenges SC Collegium OverElevationIn a development that has sent ripples through the legal fraternity, ajudicial officerfrom Himachal Pradesh has formally approached theSupreme Courtof India via awrit petition, challenging the latest recommendations made by theSupreme Court...

17 Jun 2026