India - High Court of Rajasthan

Rajasthan High Court Rules No Automatic Right to Convert Arrest Warrants Under Section 70(2) Cr.P.C. or 72(2) B.N.S.S.

Discretion Over Entitlement: Rajasthan HC Clarifies Rules on Warrant Conversion In a significant ruling for criminal jurisprudence in Rajasthan, a Larger Bench of the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jaipur has brought clarity to the contentious issue of converting non...

30 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Market Value Overrides Contractual Caps for NDMC Public Land: Delhi High Court Upholds Licence Fee Revision

Market Value Trumps Contractual Caps: Delhi High Court Green-lights NDMC’s Licence Fee Revision In a sweeping judgment that underscores the fiduciary duty of municipal bodies, the Delhi High Court has ruled that the New Delhi Municipal Council

22 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Superintendent of Police Holds Authority to Direct Further Investigation Under Section 36 CrPC: Rajasthan High Court

Judicial Oversight: Clarifying the Power of Superintending Police to Order Further Investigation In a significant ruling aimed at streamlining the criminal justice process, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, Bench at Jaipur, has clarified the extent of a Superintendent...

25 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Decree on Admission Requires Clear and Unequivocal Admission under Order XII Rule 6 CPC: Supreme Court

Beyond the Surface: Why Courts Must Tread Carefully with AdmissionsThe Supreme Court of India has issued a stern reminder regarding the judicial caution required when bypassing a full-fledged trial. In a significant judgment,Pushpa & Ors. v. Dayawati & Ors., a bench comprising ...

29 May 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Failure to Provide Legible Documents and Assess Bail Efficacy Vitiates Detention Under KAAPA: Kerala High Court

When the Law Sips into Arbitrariness: Kerala HC Scraps Detention Order Over Procedural Lapses In a significant ruling for the protection of personal liberty, theHigh Court of Keralahas set aside a preventive detention order issued under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAP...

05 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

High Court Enhances Motor Accident Compensation: Mandates Assessment Based on Minimum Wages and Future Prospects

Justice Restored: Reassessing Human Value in Road Accident Claims In a series of landmark judgments, theHigh Court of Punjab and Haryanahas intervened to rectify what it termed "grossly inadequate" compensation awarded to victims and their families in motor vehicle accident cases dating back ...

21 May 2026

India - High Court of Telangana

High Court Directs GHMC to Act on Illegal Construction Complaints Under GHMC Act, 1955: Telangana High Court

Telangana High Court Takes Firm Stance Against Unauthorized Urban Development In a significant judicial intervention, theHigh Court for the State of Telanganahas directed theGreater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC)to immediately address a complaint regarding unauthorized construction. P...

05 May 2026

India - Income Tax Appellate Tribunal

AOPs Taxed at Maximum Marginal Rate Must Apply Surcharge Based on Finance Act Slabs: ITAT Panaji

AOPs Taxed at Maximum Marginal Rate Must Apply Surcharge Based on Finance Act Slabs: ITAT Panaji In a significant ruling concerning the taxation of Association of Persons (AOP), theIncome Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Panaji Bench, has provided clarity on the application of the Maximum Margi...

26 Aug 2025

India - High Court of Madras

Mere Unlawful Assembly Without Causing Public Disturbance Not Criminal: Madras High Court Quashes FIR Under BNS

A Festive Gathering Met With Legal Trouble: Why the Court IntervenedIn a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against fifteen individuals who were charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),...

03 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Jharkhand

Vague Allegations of Cruelty and Mental Illness Cannot Lead to Divorce: Jharkhand High Court

When Allegations Aren't Enough: Jharkhand HC Reaffirms Strict Burden of Proof in Divorce Suits In a clear message to litigants, the High Court of Jharkhand has ruled that the dissolution of a marriage cannot be granted on "vague and omnibus" allegations. The Division Bench, com...

10 Jun 2025