India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Upholds Arbitral Award under A&C Act, Confirms Absolute Nature of Statutory Interest under MSMED Act

Beyond the Contract: Delhi HC Affirms Absolute Right to MSME Statutory Interest in Key Arbitral Ruling The High Court of Delhi has settled a complex dispute regarding the enforceability of an arbitral award, reinforcing the sanctity of arbitral findings and the mandatory nature...

06 Apr 2026

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Personal Participation in Contract Work Creates Employer-Employee Tie Under Employees Compensation Act: Kerala High Court

Beyond the Tender: Kerala HC Rules That Personal Participation Defines 'Employee' Status in Compensation ClaimsIn a significant verdict that clarifies the scope of theEmployees Compensation Act, 1923, the Kerala High Court has held that a per...

12 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Refuses Suo Motu Cognizance in Trolling Case

Delhi High Court Refuses Suo Motu Cognizance in Trolling CaseIn a significant observation regarding the limits of judicial protection in the digital age, the Delhi High Court has declined to initiate

12 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Strikes and Court Boycotts by Lawyers Amount to Criminal Contempt: Allahabad High Court

The End of the 'Strike Culture'? High Court Cracks Down on Lucknow Bar ProtestsIn a significant move to protect the integrity of the judicial process, the Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) has declared the eight-day strike by the ...

12 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Repeated Representations Do Not Revive Stale Seniority Claims: J&K and Ladakh High Court

The Clock is Ticking: Why Repeated Representations Aren't a Legal Lifeline In a firm reaffirmation of the principle that "law leans in favour of those who are alert and vigilant," the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a review petition filed by an Assistant...

08 May 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Bail Cancellation Cannot Be Mechanically Invoked: Rajasthan High Court Reaffirms Standard Under Section 439(2) CrPC

Judicial Discipline vs. Appellate Review: High Court Upholds Bail Order in NDPS Case In a significant ruling concerning the limits of judicial intervention in bail matters, the Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur has dismissed an application filed by t...

14 May 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Maharashtra Halts Patanjali Raids Pending National Ayurvedic Policy

Maharashtra Halts Patanjali Raids Pending National Ayurvedic PolicyIn a significant interim development, the Bombay High Court has directed the State of Maharashtra to cease all coercive actions—including raids an...

11 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Breach of Section 269SS IT Act Does Not Invalidate Debt Liability Under Section 138 NI Act: HP High Court

Does Cash Transaction Non-Compliance Vitiate a Cheque Dishonour Case? HP High Court Settles the Debate In a significant ruling for commercial litigation, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has reaffirmed the sanctity of negotiable instruments, holding that minor ...

02 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Truthful Response to Media Scrutiny Does Not Constitute Defamation: Bombay High Court Refuses Gag Order on HDFC Bank

The High Stakes of Reputation:Bombay High CourtDeniesInjunctionin Defamation Battle AgainstHDFC BankIn a significant ruling for corporate reputation management and the permissible scope of free speech, theBombay High Courthas refused to restrainHDFC Bankfrom making public statements regarding...

09 Jun 2026

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Lawyers Cannot Be Subjected To Criminal Prosecution Merely For Performing Their Professional Duties: Allahabad HC

It is definitely most heartening and refreshing to note that while displaying courage, wisdom and pragmatism, the Allahabad High Court which is biggest High Court in not only just India or Asia alone or few continents alone but in all world and all continents with maximum advocates more than ...

09 Jun 2026