India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Lack of Commercial Court Notification Vitiates Jurisdiction Under Section 3, Commercial Courts Act: Himachal Pradesh High Court

Procedural Oversight: High Court Nullifies Order in Jurisdictional MismatchIn a recent decision that underscores the importance of strict statutory compliance, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has set aside a judgment delivered by a District Judge in Mandi. The ruling centers on the reach a...

19 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Private College Not Obliged to Release Degree Certificates If Fees Seized as Proceeds of Crime: Madras High Court

No Degree Without Clean Funds:Madras High CourtUpholds College’s Right to Withhold CertificatesIn a landmark judgment that balances individual educational rights against the financial integrity of private institutions, theMadras High Courthas ruled that a college is not obligated to release a...

18 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Internal Management Correspondence Cannot Override Signed Salary Contracts: High Court of Delhi

When Internal Emails Carry No Weight: Delhi High Court Settles Wage DisputeIn a clear message to employees and management alike, the High Court of Delhi has reaffirmed the sanctity of signed employment contracts. In the judgment ofA...

18 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Implementation of Unnotified Rules in Judicial Recruitment Challenged in Bombay High Court

The "Unnotified" Rule Dilemma: Advocates Challenge Bombay High Court’s Recruitment ProcessThe ongoing recruitment process for 89 District Judge positions in Maharashtra has hit a significant legal roadblock. A group of practising advocates, led by petitioner

18 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Calcutta

Calcutta High Court Reviews Speaker’s Recognition of Rebel MLA

Calcutta High CourtReviews Speaker’s Recognition of Rebel MLATheCalcutta High Courtrecently reserved its judgment in a high-stakesconstitutional challengeinvolving theWest Bengal Legislative Assembly’s leadership. The crux of the matter lies in a petition moved by seniorTrinamool Congress(TMC...

18 Jun 2026

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

India - High Court of Gauhati

Failure to Communicate Grounds of Arrest Vitiates Custody: Gauhati High Court Emphasizes Article 22(1) Compliance

Failure to Communicate Grounds of Arrest Vitiates Custody: Gauhati High Court Emphasizes Article 22(1) Compliance In a significant ruling that underscores the sanctity of individual liberties, the High Court of Gauhati has granted bail to an accused, Sakib Choudh...

07 Mar 2025

India - High Court of Karnataka

Absence of Specific Sanction Against Individual Does Not Bar Cognizance Under UAPA Sections: Karnataka HC

Karnataka High Court Rejects Bail for Alleged PFI Operative, Clarifies Sanction Requirements Under UAPA In a significant ruling regarding the interpretation of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), theHigh Court of Karnatakahas dismissed the bail appeal of Shahid Khan, an accused i...

23 Jan 2026

India -

Ponraj Challenges FIR Over Alleged Defamatory Political Remarks

Ponraj Challenges FIR Over Alleged Defamatory Political RemarksIn a significant legal development that underscores the often-tenuous boundary between legitimate political analysis and criminal liability, prominent political commentator V. Ponraj has approached the Madras High Co...

16 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Moves to Consolidate Transgender Act Challenges

Supreme Court Moves to Consolidate Transgender Act ChallengesIn a definitive move to streamline the constitutional interpretation of gender recognition in India, the Supreme Court of India has mooted the consolidation of multipl...

15 Jun 2026