India - High Court of Allahabad

Extended Delay in Seeking Compassionate Appointment Defeats Claim of Financial Crisis: Allahabad High Court

More Than Just a Job: Allahabad HC Clarifies the Limits of Compassionate Appointment In an era where employment concerns often reach the steps of the High Court, the Allahabad High Court has provided a sharp reminder regarding the nature of compassionate appointments. Presided over by Justice...

25 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Awards ₹16.92 Lakh Compensation For Minor Death In Sewer Case

Delhi High CourtAwards ₹16.92 Lakh Compensation For Minor Death In Sewer CaseIn a stinging indictment of urban infrastructure maintenance, theHigh Court of Delhiat New Delhi has directed theGovernment of NCT of Delhiand theDelhi Jal Board (DJB)to pay ₹16.92 lakh in compensation to the parents...

29 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Jharkhand

Jharkhand High Court Denies Challenge Against Trust Property Transfer Due to Limitation and Laches

Jharkhand High Court Denies Challenge Against Trust Property Transfer Due to Limitation and LachesThe High Court of Jharkhand, in a division bench ruling led by Chief Justice M. S. Sonak and Justice Raje...

25 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala High Court Sets Aside KAAPA Detention Order Due To Delay In Representation Review

Kerala High Court Sets Aside KAAPADetention OrderDue To Delay In Representation ReviewIn a significant judgment emphasizing the rigors of constitutional safeguards inpreventive detention, theHigh Court of Keralahas set aside adetention orderissued under theKerala Anti-Social Activities (Preve...

24 Jul 2026

India -

State Governments With Impunity Have continued To Demolish Houses Of Persons Accused of Crimes

It is definitely a matter of extremely grave concern which cannot be ever just glossed over any longer now that none other than the Allahabad High Court which is the biggest High Court in not only just India among all the States, in not only just Asia, in not only just Asia and Europe, in not...

23 Jul 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Sets Aside Kerala High Court Verdict In Will Dispute And Quashes Adverse Remarks

Supreme Court Sets AsideKerala High CourtVerdict InWillDispute And Quashes Adverse RemarksTheSupreme Court of India, in a significant ruling, has reinforced the standards of judicial conduct and the mandatory requirements forfirst appellate courts. A bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and ...

16 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Calcutta

High Court Can Order Independent Medical Assessment to Uphold Right to Employment: Calcutta High Court

High Court Can Order Independent Medical Assessment to Uphold Right to Employment: Calcutta High Court The Calcutta High Court has reinforced the judiciary's power to intervene when administrative recruitment processes rely on potentially flawed medical evaluatio...

03 Jan 2025

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala HC Penalizes Official for Arbitrary Land Conversion Denial

Kerala HC Penalizes Official for Arbitrary Land Conversion DenialThe High Court of Kerala took a stern stance against bureaucratic negligence in a recent judgment, holding a designated officer personally liable for costs after an arbitrary refusal of a land conversion application. Justice C.S...

09 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Gujarat

Gujarat HC Denies 137-Day Delay Condonation in Arbitration Appeal

Gujarat HC Denies 137-Day Delay Condonation in Arbitration AppealIn a stern reminder of the necessity for institutional diligence, the High Court of Gujarat has dismissed an appeal filed by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation, citing an inexcusable 137-day delay. The bench, led by Chief Justic...

07 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

Financial Constraints Cannot Deny Compensation for Land Used as DP Road: Bombay High Court

Financial Constraints Cannot Deny Compensation for Land Used as DP Road: Bombay High CourtIn a landmark decision reaffirming the sanctity of property rights, the Bombay High Court has ruled that a Municipal Council

10 Jul 2026