India - High Court of Bombay

Maintenance Arrears Recoverable Against Deceased Husband's Estate, But Enhancement Claim Abates: Bombay High Court

Beyond the Grave: Bombay HC Limits Maintenance Claims Against Deceased Ex-SpousesIn a profound clarification of matrimonial rights, theBombay High Courthas delineated the boundary between an enforceablemaintenance decreeand a fresh claim for financial enhancement following the death of an ex-...

17 Jun 2026

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Calcutta High Court Reviews Plea Against Red Road Closure

Balancing Civic Order and Public Access: The Legal Debate Over Red RoadThe initiation of legal proceedings in the Calcutta High Court regarding the seven-day closure of Red Road and its surrounding arterials for the upcoming International Yoga Day celeb...

17 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Mere Storage of Child Pornography Constitutes Punishable Offense Under POCSO and IT Act: High Court of Karnataka

Digital Footprints: Why Mere Possession of Child Pornography Is a CrimeIn a significant ruling clarifying the boundaries of digital exploitation laws, the High Court of Karnataka has rejected a plea by an accused to quash criminal proceedings involving the storage of child pornography. Justic...

12 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

High Courts Can Prescribe Minimum Qualifying Marks in Judicial Recruitment Where Rules are Silent: Punjab & Haryana HC

Maintaining Standards: Judiciary’s Power to Set Selection Benchmarks UpheldIn a significant ruling concerning the integrity of judicial appointments, the High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh has affirmed the authority of High Courts to prescribe "minimum marks qualification" in recrui...

22 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

Writ of Quo Warranto Cannot Be Issued Against University Academic Staff: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Threshold Dismissal: Why University Teaching Posts Fail the 'Public Office' TestIn a significant ruling for universities across the state, the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has clarified the limits of the writ ofQuo Warranto. The court, presided over by Justice Jai Kumar Pilla...

26 Mar 2026

India - Supreme Court

When Justice Arrives Too Late: The Supreme Court’s Challenge

When Justice Arrives Too Late: The Supreme Court’s ChallengeThe Indian legal landscape is currently grappling with a recurring constitutional tragedy—one that masquerades as an unimpeachable adherence to due process. In the hallowed halls of the judicia...

16 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

High Court of Delhi Grants Conditional Vending Rights to Disabled Street Vendor: Balances Livelihood with Civic Order

Beyond the Sidewalk: Balancing Livelihood and Law in Delhi In a recent order, the High Court of Delhi has provided a balanced resolution for a street vendor struggling to maintain his livelihood amidst municipal objections. The judgment highlights the delicate intersection betw...

19 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Limited Scope of Judicial Review Under Section 34: Delhi High Court Dismisses NHAI's Challenge to Arbitral Award

Bridging the Gap: Delhi High Court Reaffirms Finality of Arbitral Awards In a recent decision that bolsters the sanctity of arbitration proceedings, theDelhi High Courthas dismissed a petition filed by theNational Highways Authority of India(NHAI) challenging an arbitral award. Justice Subram...

24 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Section 17A PC Act Not Retrospective: Delhi HC Refuses to Quash Corruption Case Against Lalu Prasad Yadav

Delhi High Court Denies Relief to Lalu Prasad Yadav in Alleged 'Land-for-Jobs' Scam In a significant ruling addressing the temporal scope of the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Amendment Act of 2018, the Delhi High Court on March 24, 2026, dismissed a petition file...

24 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

MHA Authorized as Disciplinary Authority for AGMUT Joint Cadre IAS Officers: Delhi High Court

Jurisdiction Clarified: Delhi High Court Affirms MHA’s Oversight of AGMUT Cadre Officers In a significant judgment regarding the administrative control of All India Services, the Delhi High Court has clarified the long-standing jurisdictional dispute concerning d...

01 Apr 2026