India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Rules Elevators Are Common Carriers Upholding Three Crore Compensation For Lift Death Accident

Supreme Court Rules Elevators Are Common Carriers Upholding Three Crore Compensation For Lift Death AccidentIn a landmark judgment clarifying the legal status of vertical transit, theSupreme Court of Indiahas ruled that passenger elevators must be legally categorized ascommon carriers. This d...

30 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Rajasthan High Court Rules Non Registration Does Not Bar Release Of Vehicle Under NDPS

Rajasthan High CourtRules Non Registration Does Not Bar Release Of Vehicle Under NDPSIn a significant ruling, theHigh Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jaipurhas clarified the rights ofnon-accusedvehicle owners whose property has been seized under theNarcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substan...

29 Jul 2026

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Government Introduces Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026 In Lok Sabha To Curb Exam Paper Leaks

Government Introduces Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026 In Lok Sabha To Curb Exam Paper LeaksThe Union Government has formally introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026

28 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Rajasthan High Court Rules Undertrial Prisoner Can Execute Power Of Attorney For Selling Property

Rajasthan High CourtRulesUndertrial PrisonerCan Execute Power Of Attorney For Selling PropertyTheRajasthan High Court, in a significant ruling on the scope of prisoner rights, has held that incarceration does not lead to the "civil death" of an individual. Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand, presiding...

24 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Software Freedom Law Center Challenges Delhi Internet Shutdowns In High Court Seeking Urgent Judicial Relief

Software Freedom Law Center Challenges Delhi Internet Shutdowns In High Court Seeking Urgent Judicial ReliefTheDelhi High Courthas taken cognizance of a significantpublic interest litigation (PIL)filed by theSoftware Freedom Law Center (SFLC.in), which challenges the systemic and repeated sus...

24 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Establishes Fast Track Court Addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEET Paper Leaks

Delhi High Court Establishes Fast Track Court Addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEET Paper LeaksIn a significant move toward reforming the administration ofcriminal justicein academic malfeasance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announced the establishment of fast-track courts ded...

24 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand High Court Holds State Officials in Contempt for Tender Process Non-Compliance Despite Subsequent Developments

Uttarakhand High Court Holds State Officials in Contempt for Tender Process Non-Compliance Despite Subsequent DevelopmentsIn a significant reaffirmation of the sanctity of court orders, theUttarakhand High Courttoday held the Chief Engineer and other state officials guilty ofwilful disobedien...

20 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Patna

Possession of Codeine Cough Syrup Without License Attracts NDPS Act Rigors: Patna High Court

Cough Syrup Possession Under NDPS: Patna High Court Denies Bail Citing 'Commercial Quantity' Limits In a significant ruling clarifying the application of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act to pharmaceutical preparations, the Patna High Court

27 Aug 2025

India - High Court of Patna

Jurisdiction of Maintenance Tribunal Limited to Welfare Claims: Patna High Court Quashes Proceedings in Family Dispute

Beyond the Writ: Patna High Court Limits Scope of Maintenance Tribunals In a significant ruling clarifying the boundaries of administrative justice, thePatna High Courthas underscored that theMaintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, is not a catch-all forum for domest...

20 Jan 2025

India - Supreme Court

Candidates Must Disclose Spouse's Sole Assets: Supreme Court

Candidates Must Disclose Spouse's Sole Assets:Supreme CourtIn a significant ruling aimed at bolstering transparency in local governance, theSupreme Courtof India recently clarified thedisclosure obligationsof candidates contesting municipal elections. The bench, comprising Justice Sanjay Karo...

02 Jul 2026