India - High Court of Jharkhand

Exercise of Power Under Article 165(1) Constitution of India: Jharkhand Appoints New Advocate General Following Resignation

Shift in Legal Leadership: Jharkhand Appoints New Advocate General Amidst Political ScrutinyIn a significant administrative transition within the state’s constitutional hierarchy, the Jharkhand government has appointed Senior Advocate Ro...

15 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Jharkhand

Jharkhand High Court Mandates Digital Authentication of Land Records to Eliminate Discrepancies

Putting the Mirror to the Portal: Jharkhand HC Tackles Land Record DiscrepanciesIn a significant move aimed at curbing administrative negligence and protectingproperty rights, theJharkhand High Courthas issued a sweeping directive to ensure the accuracy of the state’s digital land records. Ob...

13 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Jharkhand

Jharkhand HC Disposes of PIL After State Commits to Providing Annual Health Insurance Coverage to Practising Advocates

Securing the Defenders:Jharkhand High CourtDisposes ofPILOver Advocate InsuranceIn a significant move for the legal fraternity in Jharkhand, theHigh Court at Ranchihas decided to close a long-standingPublic Interest Litigation(PIL) that sought to secure comprehensive health insurance and fina...

13 Jun 2026

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Discretionary Nature of Section 143-A NI Act: J&K&L High Court Upholds Interim Compensation Based on Accused's Conduct

When Conduct Matters: High Court Clarifies Discretion in Interim Compensation Under NI ActIn a significant ruling concerning the procedural landscape of cheque dishonour cases, the

12 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Continuation of Criminal Proceedings After Permanent Alimony and Divorce Constitutes Abuse of Process: Rajasthan High Court

Legal Deadlocks: High Court Cracks Down on 'Reverse Trend' of Post-Divorce LitigationIn a significant ruling aimed at curbing the misuse of marital litigation, the Rajasthan High Court has held that a spouse cannot continue criminal proceedings against in-laws after accepting <...

12 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Calcutta

Abuse of Process: Calcutta HC Quashes Section 498A/307 IPC Case Due to Parallel Complaints and Vague Allegations

When Matrimonial Disputes Turn to Legal Abuse: Calcutta HC Steps In In a significant ruling aimed at curbing the misuse of criminal machinery in matrimonial warfare, the Calcutta High Court has quashed a criminal proceeding pending against a husband and his family. Justice Chai...

25 Apr 2025

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 Jharkhand

High Court of Jharkhand Quashes FIR under IPC 354(D) and IT Act 67A Citing Settlement Between Relatives

Familial Resolution Leads to Quashing of Criminal Proceedings in Jharkhand High Court In a recent ruling, the High Court of Jharkhand has exercised its inherent powers to quash an active First Information Report (FIR) involving alleged offences under the Indian Penal Code and t...

05 May 2026

India - High Court of Jharkhand

Doctrine of Necessity Overrides Potential Bias in Single-Member Statutory Bodies: Jharkhand High Court

When Necessity Trumps Neutrality: The Jharkhand HC Verdict on the Lokayukta’s DilemmaIn a significant ruling regarding the limits of administrative impartiality, the High Court of Jharkhand has upheld an order passed...

12 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

Habeas Corpus Not Maintainable When Accused is in Statutory Custody Under Valid FIRs: MP High Court

Habeas Corpus Not Maintainable When Accused is inStatutory Custody: MPHigh CourtIn a significant ruling addressing the boundaries of judicial intervention, theHigh Courtof Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur has clarified that awrit of habeas corpuscannot be invoked when an individual is held instatut...

11 Jun 2026