India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Denial of Anticipatory Bail in Complex Fraud: Punjab & Haryana HC Rejects Plea in Land Grabbing Case

Systematic Fraud and Land Grabbing: High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Key Conspirators In a significant ruling concerning economic criminality and the integrity of property rights, the High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh has dismissed...

02 Jul 2025

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Outsourced Employees Must Maintain Confidentiality Despite Official Secrets Act Non-Applicability: Uttarakhand High Court

Implicit Obligations: Court Clarifies Confidentiality Standards for Outsourced StaffIn a significant ruling regarding the professional conduct of non-permanent staff, the High Court of Uttarakhand has clarified that public sector employees—regardless of their contractual status...

17 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Possession Entitled to Protection Against Forcible Eviction Without Due Process: Delhi High Court

The Shield of Possession: Delhi High Court Curbs Forced Evictions by DDA In a reaffirmation of the fundamental principle that "possession is nine-tenths of the law," theHigh Court of Delhihas ruled that no entity, including theDelhi Development Authority(DDA), has the authority to forcibly di...

14 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Lack of Ticket Does Not Exclude 'Bona Fide Passenger' Status in Railway Accident Claims: Delhi High Court

Compensation for Railway Accident Victims: Delhi HC Rejects Rigid Standards of Proof In a significant judgment aimed at ensuring justice for victims of rail accidents, the Delhi High Court has set aside a decision by the Railway Claims Tribunal that denied compen...

19 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Failure to Object to Territorial Jurisdiction Before Framing of Issues Amounts to Waiver: Delhi High Court

Procedural Punctuality: Delhi High Court Rules on Jurisdictional Waivers in Civil Suits In a significant ruling clarifying the timelines for procedural challenges, the Delhi High Court has underscored that a defendant cannot challenge the territorial jurisdiction...

25 Mar 2026

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Outsourced Employees Lack Right to Promotion; Unauthorized Designation Upgrades Are Legally Void: Uttarakhand High Court

No Promotion for Outsourced Workers: Uttarakhand High Court Sets Boundaries on State EmploymentTheHigh Court of Uttarakhandhas delivered a definitive ruling clarifying the status of workers engaged through third-party outsourcing agencies. In the case ofWPSS 1383/2026, the Court held that out...

16 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Rajasthan HC Adjourns Criminal Appeals Pending Trial of Co-Accused to Prevent Conflicting Judicial Findings

Balancing Consistency: Rajasthan High Court Pauses Appeals Pending Co-Accused Trials In a significant procedural development, the Rajasthan High Court, Bench at Jaipur, has opted to adjourn two interconnected criminal appeals. The Court ruled that ...

06 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Under Sections 279/337 IPC Following Amicable Settlement Between Parties

Road to Reconciliation: Delhi High Court Quashes 2022 Accident FIR After Amicable Pact In a move reinforcing the judiciary's preference for amicable resolutions in minor criminal matters, the Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR registered against a motorist invol...

01 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Jharkhand

Jharkhand HC Disposes of PIL After State Commits to Providing Annual Health Insurance Coverage to Practising Advocates

Securing the Defenders:Jharkhand High CourtDisposes ofPILOver Advocate InsuranceIn a significant move for the legal fraternity in Jharkhand, theHigh Court at Ranchihas decided to close a long-standingPublic Interest Litigation(PIL) that sought to secure comprehensive health insurance and fina...

13 Jun 2026

India - Latest News

The Accidental Path to Global Legal Success

The Accidental Path to Global Legal SuccessThe image of a lawyer is often cast in shades of deterministic certainty—a career path carved out through years of preemptive ambition, law reviews, and a singular focus on the courtroom. Yet, for many of the most influential figures in the global le...

13 Jun 2026