India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

High Court Upholds ED Arrest Under Section 19 PMLA, Ruling ECIR as Internal Administrative Record: Punjab & Haryana HC

Real Estate Moguls Face Legal Setback: Punjab & Haryana HC Validates ED Arrest In a significant ruling for investigative agencies, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has dismissed petitions challenging the arrest of real estate promoters from the

29 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Unauthorized 'Security Testing' Cannot Mask Illegal Data Access: Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Appeals Against Insurer

Unauthorized 'Security Testing' Cannot Mask Illegal Data Access: Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Appeals Against Insurer In a significant ruling regarding the boundaries of cyber security research and legal liability, the Madras High Court has dismissed a batch ...

08 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Judiciary Cannot Intervene in Election Processes Once Commenced: Madras High Court

Courthouse Chronicles: Madras HC Stands Firm on Election Timelines In a decisive ruling highlighting the sanctity of the electoral calendar, the High Court of Judicature at Madras has dismissed a writ petition seeking an extension to the nomination filing period for the upcomin...

07 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras High Court Refuses to Mandate Audio-Enabled VVPATs During Ongoing 2026 General Elections

Madras High Court Declines Mid-Election Overhaul of Polling Procedures The Madras High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed byNethrodaya, a public organization, which sought to mandate the introduction of audio-enable...

15 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras High Court Dismisses Election Symbol Dispute Petition Due to Lack of Evidence and Binding Precedence

Madras High Court Rejects Election Symbol Plea Over Lack of Procedural Proof In a decisive move regarding election integrity, the High Court of Judicature at Madras has dismissed a writ petition filed by the Janata Party concerning the usage of an allegedly disputed ...

16 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Defers Ruling on Postal Ballots for Out-Station Students Pending Supreme Court Verdict

Madras HC Pauses Postal Ballot Dispute for Students, Awaits Supreme Court Guidance In a move prioritizing judicial consistency, the High Court of Judicature at Madras has declined to immediately entertain a plea seeking postal ballot facilities for students resid...

16 Apr 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

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