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Rajasthan High Court Mandates Leopard Habitat Protection in Jawai, Directs Sanctuary Consideration Under Wildlife Act

Rajasthan High Court Steps In to Save Jawai’s Famous Leopard HavenIn a powerful affirmation of the constitutional right to a clean and balanced environment, the Rajasthan High Court has issued sweeping interim directions aimed at preserving one of India’s most re...

18 May 2026

India - High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Registry Cannot Refuse Plaint Registration Over Maintainability Queries or Demand Encumbrance Certificates: Andhra Pradesh High Court

When a Registry Oversteps: High Court Slams Repeated Returns of Partition Plaint In a significant ruling that will resonate across district courts, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has firmly drawn the line between administrative scrutiny and judicial adjudication at the critical ...

17 May 2026

India - High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh High Court: Appellate Authority Under Section 70 Chit Funds Act Has No Power To Condone Delay In Filing Appeals

A Guarantor Awakens to an Execution Summons and Loses Her Appeal Window In a significant ruling on limitation periods under special statutes, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has clarified that appeals filed beyond the strict two-month window under Section 70...

17 May 2026

Malaysia -

Circumstantial Evidence, Failure to Testify and Adverse Inference Establish Fraud in Public Vaccination Funds: Shah Alam Sessions Court

A Defunct Clinic, a Phantom Application and RM589,361 That Vanished into a Doctor’s Personal AccountThe Sessions Court at Shah Alam has delivered a clear message on the misuse of Malaysia’s National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme: those who exploit public-health systems for personal gain wil...

17 May 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Police Cannot Freeze Bank Accounts U/S 102 CrPC Without Direct Nexus To Offence: Bombay HC

Bombay HC Draws the Line: No Blanket Freezes on Bank Accounts Without Crime LinkIn a significant ruling for criminal investigations, theBombay High Courthas clarified that police cannot freeze bank accounts underSection 102 CrPCunless there's adirect nexu...

14 May 2026

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Disaster Authority Must Pay Rent for All Rooms in Requisitioned Premises Irrespective of Occupation: Kerala HC under Section 66 DMA 2005

Disaster Authority Can't Dodge Full Rent: Kerala HC Slams Occupation Cap in COVID Requisition CaseIn a landmark ruling amid lingering COVID-era disputes, the Kerala High Court has mandated that the District Disaster Management Authority pay rent forevery roomin a req...

13 May 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

No Fresh Auction Required For Inventoried Mining Dumps Under Approved Plans: Bombay HC at Goa

Goa's Dump Mining Battle Ends: Bombay HC Rejects Auction Mandate for Legacy PilesIn a significant ruling for Goa's mining sector, theHigh Court of Bombay at Goadismissed apublic interest litigation (PIL)filed by environmental NGOThe Goa Foundation. TheDivision BenchofJustice Suman ShyamandJus...

13 May 2026

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No Mens Rea or Builder Role for Financier in Quake Collapse: Gujarat HC Allows Discharge under Section 227 CrPC

'No Mens Rea': Gujarat HC Frees Financier in Deadly 2001 Quake CollapseIn a significant ruling, theHigh Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabadhas discharged Bharatbhai Ghanshyambhai Shah, a financier linked to the ill-fated Sangemarmar Complex, from charges of <...

12 May 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Joint Account Holder Not Signatory to Bounced Cheque Can't Be Prosecuted u/s 138 NI Act: Allahabad HC

No Signature, No Crime: Allahabad HC Shields Joint Account Holder from Bounced Cheque ProsecutionIn a ruling that reinforces personal accountability in cheque dishonour cases, theHigh Court of Judicature at Allahabadhas quashed proceedings againstMadhu Singh, a joint account holder who did no...

12 May 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Birth Registration at Indian Consulate Mandatory for Citizenship by Descent Under Section 4(1)(B): Gujarat High Court Dismisses Passport Plea

Gujarat High Court: No Passport Without Consulate Birth Proof for Kids Born Abroad to Indian ParentsIn a ruling that underscores strict adherence to citizenship documentation, theHigh Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabaddismissed awrit petitionby Dolly Khilankumar Vadalia, a Rajkot resident born in ...

12 May 2026