India - High Court of Kerala

Disability Pension Claim Cannot Be Denied As Lifestyle Disorder Kerala High Court Rules

Disability Pension Claim Cannot Be Denied As Lifestyle Disorder Kerala High Court RulesTheHigh Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, in a significant ruling, has reinforced the rights of military personnel to receive disability pensions, declaring that characterization of diseases as "lifestyle disor...

23 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Cheque Issued for Time-Barred Debt Remains Enforceable Under Section 138 NI Act: Rajasthan High Court

Reviving the Debt: Rajasthan HC Rules on Time-Barred Cheque LiabilityIn a significant ruling that provides clarity on the enforceability of stale financial obligations, the Rajasthan High Court has held that a cheque issued towards a debt that has become time-barred can still form the basis o...

08 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Designates 85 Advocates as Senior Advocates Under Section 16(2) of the Advocates Act, 1961

Delhi High CourtDesignates 85 Advocates as Senior Advocates UnderSection 16(2) of theAdvocates Act, 1961In a significant move to strengthen the leadership of the national capital’s legal fraternity, theDelhi High Courthas officially conferred the prestigious title of "Senior Advocate" upon 85...

11 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Civil Court Jurisdiction Barred Under IBC Sections 63 and 231 in NCLT-Related Disputes: Kerala High Court

Civil Court Jurisdiction Barred Under IBC Sections 63 and 231 in NCLT-Related Disputes: Kerala High Court In a significant ruling clarifying the boundaries of judicial authority, the Kerala High Court has reiterated that civil courts are strictly prohibited from entertaining suits or legal p...

12 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Gujarat

Police Duty to Halt Illegal Demolition Under Guise of Demarcation: Gujarat High Court

Police Duty to Halt Illegal Demolition Under Guise ofDemarcation:Gujarat High CourtIn a stern observation concerning the alleged arbitrary demolition of residential properties in Surat, theGujarat High Courthas asserted that law enforcement agencies cannot remain passive observers when state ...

30 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

High Court Refuses to Overturn Medical Board Findings on Disability Pension: Kerala HC Stresses Limited Scope of Judicial Review

Beyond the Medical Board: Kerala High Court Reaffirms Finality of Medical Opinions in Disability Pension Cases In a decision emphasizing the limits of judicial intervention in technical medical evaluations, the High Court of Kerala has dismissed a plea filed by a former soldier...

04 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Denial of Disability Pension Without Reasoned Medical Opinion Is Legally Unsustainable: Kerala High Court

Silence Is Not an Option: Kerala High Court Mandates Reasoned Opinions for Disability Pension Denials In a significant ruling for military personnel, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam has affirmed that the denial of disability pension cannot be sustained if the medical boar...

26 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Medical Board Must Assign Reasons for Declaring Disability Not Attributable to Service: Kerala High Court

Silence on Medical Grounds: Kerala High Court Upholds Duty to Provide Reasons for Disability Pension Denials In a significant ruling for military personnel, theHigh Court of Keralahas reinforced the requirement for transparency in medical assessments for disability pensions. The court dismiss...

26 Feb 2026

India - Supreme Court

Top Court Dismisses Natarajan's Plea Against Nomination Rejection

Top Court Dismisses Natarajan's Plea AgainstNomination RejectionTheSupreme Court of Indiain a recent order has affirmed the strict procedural boundaries that govern India’s electoral process. By dismissing the petition filed by Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan, the bench reaffirmed the pri...

16 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Landmark Case Tests Returning Officers' Scrutiny Powers

Landmark Case Tests Returning Officers' Scrutiny PowersThe recent rejection of Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination for a Rajya Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh has ignited a complex legal debate concerning the scope and limitations of th...

15 Jun 2026