India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Upholds Voting Restrictions for Prisoners in Judicial Custody Under Section 62(5) of the Representation of People Act

Behind Bars: Madras High Court Clarifies Limits on Prisoner Voting Rights In a decisive ruling regarding the electoral rights of incarcerated individuals, theMadras High Courthas dismissed a writ petition filed by a prisoner seeking to cast his vote in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections. ...

22 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Madras

PIL in Service Matters Not Maintainable Without Substantive Evidence: Madras High Court Rules

PIL in Service Matters Not Maintainable Without Substantive Evidence: Madras High Court Rules In a significant ruling regarding the limits of judicial intervention in administrative affairs, theMadrasHigh Courthas dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought an investigation into ...

21 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Challenges to Election Affidavit Disclosures Must Be Filed via Election Petition: Madras High Court

Writ Petitions Cannot Bypass Election Petitions for Affidavit Challenges: Madras HC In a significant ruling clarifying the procedural boundaries of election disputes, theMadras High Courthas affirmed that grievances regarding election affidavits—specifically those alleging non-disclosure of f...

20 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

High Court of Rajasthan Allows Summons for Spouse's Employment Records to Properly Adjudicate Maintenance Under Section 94 BNSS

Transparency in Maintenance: Rajasthan High Court Clears Path for Salary Disclosure In a significant ruling concerning the transparency of financial assets in matrimonial disputes, the High Court of Rajasthan has underscored the judiciary's role in ensuring fair adjudication. J...

06 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Rejects Recusal Plea in CBI Case: Judicial Independence Cannot Be Put on Trial Based on Mere Apprehensions

When the Bench Refuses to Blink: Delhi High Court Denies Recusal in High-Profile Excise Case In a robust affirmation of judicial autonomy, the Delhi High Court has categorically rejected a raft of applications seeking the recusal of ...

20 Apr 2026

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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against Rajya Sabha Nomination Rejection

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against Rajya Sabha Nomination RejectionIn a significant reinforcement of constitutional immunity for electoral processes, the Supreme Court of India recently dismissed a writ petition filed by ...

12 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court to Review Rajya Sabha Candidate Disqualification

Supreme Court to Review Rajya Sabha Candidate DisqualificationThe Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear an urgent petition challenging the rejection of a nomination paper for the Rajya Sabha elections by a R...

11 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

High Court Sets Aside Conviction Over Identity Failure: Himachal Pradesh High Court on Section 506 IPC

When Dock Identification Falls Short: High Court Partially Overturns Assault Convictions In a recent judgment that reinforces evidentiary standards in criminal trials, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh at Shimla has delivered a nuanced verdict concerning the conviction of seve...

03 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Indefinite Appointment of Executive Officers by Malabar Devaswom Board Violates Rights of Hereditary Trustees: Kerala High Court

CurbingAdministrative Overreach:Kerala High CourtRules on Temple Management DisputesIn a significant judgment regarding the governance of the historic Sree Thirumandhamkunnu Bhagavathy Temple, a Division Bench of theKerala High Courthas struck down the indefinite appointment of Executive Offi...

26 May 2026

India - High Court of Patna

Patna Court Grants Interim Protection to Educator Khan Sir

Patna Court Grants Interim Protection to Educator Khan Sir in Firing and Vandalism CaseIn a significant legal development regarding the high-profile coaching institute conflicts in Bihar, a Patna district court has granted int...

09 Jun 2026