India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Food Safety Officer Lacks Power to Seize Plant & Machinery Under FSS Act Sections 33-42: Punjab & Haryana HC

Punjab & Haryana HC Delivers Knockout Blow to Overzealous Food Safety SeizuresIn a sharp rebuke to administrative overreach, the Punjab & Haryana High Court at Chandigarh has ruled that Food Safety Officers (FSOs) under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSS Act)

23 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can't Use CM's Public Image for IPR Strikes to Silence Journalism: Punjab & Haryana HC Issues Notice on FB Takedown Plea

Punjab HC Issues Notice: Can AAP Weaponize Copyright Strikes to Bury Critical Journalism?In a significant pushback against alleged digital censorship, thePunjab and Haryana High CourtonApril 2, 2026, issued notices to theUnion of India, thePunjab government, and others in a petition by indepe...

03 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Punjab & Haryana HC Disposes Singer's Petition Against Women Commission's FIR & Arrest Order After Police Withdrawal of LOC

Rapper Badshah's High Court Showdown Ends Abruptly: No Arrest After Police BacktrackIn a swift resolution to a brewing controversy over explicit song lyrics, the Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh on March 19, 2026, disposed of singer Aditya P. Singh alias...

20 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Review Powers Under Rule 16.28 PPR Can't Be Invoked After Inordinate Delay Without New Material: Punjab & Haryana HC

"No Blank Cheque for Delay": Punjab & Haryana HC Frees Police Officer from Harsh Punishment After Years of LimboIn a significant ruling for disciplinary accountability in public service, thePunjab and Haryana High Courthas quashed the punishment imposed onHaryana Policeofficer Satbir Singh—st...

12 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

P&H HC Directs DGP to Scrutinize Videography of Parade Test Amid Bias Allegations in Police Promotions: Punjab Police Rules 13.7

P&H HC Directs DGP to Scrutinize Videography of Parade Test Amid Bias Allegations in Police Promotions: Punjab Police Rules 13.7IntroductionIn a significant ruling on service matters, thePunjab and Haryana High Courthas directed theDirector General of Police (DGP), Haryana, to investigate the...

12 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Forcing Accused to Cross-Examine Without Counsel Vitiates Trial: Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court: Absence of Legal Aid During Cross-Examination Strikes at Core of Fair Trial In a significant ruling emphasizing the foundational right to legal assistance in criminal proceedings, the Delhi High Court has held that compelling an accused to cross-examine a prosecution witness...

22 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Highlights: Criminal and Tax Rulings

Supreme Court Highlights: A Pivotal Week in Indian Judiciary (January 12-18, 2026) In a bustling week for India's apex court under the leadership of Chief Justice Surya Kant, the Supreme Court delivered a series of landmark decisions spanning criminal bail applications, constitutional entitle...

19 Jan 2026

India -

2025 High Court Tax Digest: Key Procedural Wins

2025 High Court Tax Digest: Key Procedural Wins In a year marked by intensified scrutiny over tax compliance and administrative fairness, Indian High Courts delivered over 30 landmark judgments in 2025 that reshaped the landscape of GST, income tax, customs, and corporate law. As compiled in ...

09 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

PHHC Rules Textile Cess Not Leviable on Independent Dyeing Units

Punjab and Haryana High Court Exempts Independent Dyeing Units from Textile Committee Cess Introduction In a significant relief for independent textile processing units, the Punjab and Haryana High Court (PHHC) has ruled that the Textile Committee cess under the Textile Committee Act, 1963, c...

08 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi HC Orders Status Quo on PSC Extension Denial to Vedanta, Upholds Writ Maintainability: Article 226

Delhi High Court Orders Status Quo on Government's Denial of Vedanta's PSC Extension, Halts ONGC Takeover Introduction In a significant interim ruling, the Delhi High Court on January 6, 2026, ordered the maintenance of status quo in the ongoing dispute between Vedanta Limited and the Union o...

08 Jan 2026