India - Supreme Court

Bank Liable for Consumer Compensation After Delay in Cheque Presentment Causes Stale Instruments: Supreme Court

Failure to Present: Supreme Court Penalizes Bank for Negligent Cheque HandlingIn a significant ruling for banking consumers, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the determination that a bank’s failure to re-present cheques in a timely manner—strictly adhering to validity periods—constitutes...

15 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Government Cannot Withhold Admitted Contractual Payments on Grounds of Laches: Jammu & Kashmir High Court

Justice After a Decade: High Court Mandates Release of Pending Contractor Payments In a significant ruling protecting the rights of government contractors, theHigh Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakhhas struck down attempts by state authorities to withhold payment for completed work. Ruling o...

08 Apr 2026

India - Latest News

Failure to Complete Essential Infrastructure Under PEG Scheme Justifies Recovery of Rentals: J&K&L High Court

Beyond the Contract: Why J&KHigh CourtBackedFCI’s Rental Recovery Over Delayed Road WorksIn a significant ruling forpublic-private partnerships, theHigh Courtof Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has reaffirmed thesanctity of contractual infrastructure obligationsunder thePrivate Entrepreneur Guarant...

12 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Calcutta

Contribution of Homemakers Is Invaluable: Calcutta High Court Enhances Compensation for Deceased Woman in Motor Accident Case

Beyond the Clock: Calcutta High Court Recognizes the "Invaluable" Worth of Homemakers in Motor Accident ClaimsIn a significant judicial pronouncement, the Calcutta High Court has reinforced the legal weight given to the role of a hom...

12 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Rajasthan High Court Imposes Costs on Petitioner for Misleading Court in Contempt Petition

Judicial Integrity Upheld: Rajasthan High Court Penalizes Petitioner for Misleading Contempt ClaimIn a stern reminder of the sanctity of judicial proceedings, the High Court of Rajasthan (Jaipur Bench) has dismissed a contempt petition and levied a fine of Rs 5,000 on a petitioner found to ha...

08 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Unsubstantiated Corruption Finding Voids Removal from Service: Delhi High Court

Judicial Scrutiny of Disciplinary Logic: Delhi High Court Reinstates CWC Officer In a significant order highlighting the boundaries of administrative disciplinary actions, theDelhiHigh Courthas held that an extreme penalty, such as removal from service, cannot be founded on "uncertain" or "un...

29 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Jharkhand

High Court of Jharkhand Quashes FIR under IPC 354(D) and IT Act 67A Citing Settlement Between Relatives

Familial Resolution Leads to Quashing of Criminal Proceedings in Jharkhand High Court In a recent ruling, the High Court of Jharkhand has exercised its inherent powers to quash an active First Information Report (FIR) involving alleged offences under the Indian Penal Code and t...

05 May 2026

India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Prevailing View of Preventive Detention: High Court Upholds Detention Order Under Section 8 of J&K Public Safety Act

Security vs. Liberty: High Court Upholds Preventive Detention in Pulwama Case In a significant ruling regarding the balance between individual liberty and state security, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has upheld a preventive detention order passed against one Jahang...

11 May 2026

India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Preventive Detention Not Punitive but Meant to Protect Society: High Court Upholds PSA Custody in J&K

Balancing Security and Liberty: High Court Affirms Scope of Preventive Detention In a significant ruling regarding the limits of administrative detention, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a plea challenging a detention order under the J&K Public Safety...

29 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Evidence Before Tribunal Overrides FIR in Determining Insurer Liability: J&K High Court

When Evidence Speaks Louder Than the FIR: High Court Clarifies Liability in Road Accidents In a significant ruling concerning the liability of insurance companies in motor vehicle accidents, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has...

11 Mar 2026