India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Failure to Obtain Expert Opinion in Medical Negligence Cases Renders Criminal Complaint Unmaintainable: Punjab and Haryana HC

Shielding Medical Professionals: High Court Quashes Negligence Case Due to Lack of Expert Oversight In a significant ruling for the medical community, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has emphasized that criminal complaints against doctors for all...

08 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

PIL Challenges Legality of Kerala State Waqf Board Membership

PIL Challenges Legality of Kerala State Waqf Board MembershipThe legal landscape governing religious and charitable endowments in Kerala faces a significant test of administrative legitimacy as the Kerala High Court begins its review of a Public Interest ...

11 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Salaried Employees Cannot Claim Additional Compensation for Homemaker Services Without Evidence: Kerala High Court

No Double-Dipping:Kerala High CourtClarifies Rules on Homemaker Compensation and Loss of LoveIn a significant ruling formotor accident insurance litigation, theKerala High Courthas reinforced theevidentiary thresholdrequired for claimants seeking additional compensation for "homemaker service...

04 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Major Siblings Must Prove Actual Dependency to Claim Compensation Under Motor Vehicle Act: Kerala High Court

Proving Dependence:Kerala High CourtDraws a Line on SiblingCompensationClaimsIn a significant ruling for motor accident claim adjudication, theKerala High Courthas clarified the evidentiary requirements for siblings seekingcompensationunder the "loss of dependency" head. Justice Shoba Annamma...

04 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

No Universal Rule That Vacancies Must Be Filled by Rules Existing at Time of Accrual: Supreme Court

From Camaraderie to Courtroom: The Long Road to Promotion in Andaman & Nicobar PoliceIn a significant ruling forservice jurisprudence, theSupreme Court of Indiahas put an end to a protracted and contentious legal battle concerning promotions within theAndaman & Nicobar Police Department. The ...

04 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Suppression of Higher Qualification for Posts Reserved for Less Educated Makes Appointment Void: Supreme Court

Beyond Qualifications: Supreme Court Rules Against Hidden Credentials in Public EmploymentIn a significant ruling aimed at preserving the integrity of public recruitment, the Supreme Court of Indi...

04 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala High Court Examines Administrative Challenges at Sree Sankaracharya University: WP(C) 45444/2024

Legal Challenge Filed Against Sree Sankaracharya University Governance The High Court of Kerala has officially taken cognizance of a writ petition filed by Adarsh E., challenging administrative actions taken by the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit in Kalady....

27 May 2025

India - Supreme Court

Repeatedly Filing Anticipatory Bail Petitions In Quick Succession Amounts To Abuse Of Process: Supreme Court

A "Mere Gamble": Supreme Court Cracks Down on Serial Bail PleasIn a stern rebuke to procedural manipulation, theSupreme Court of Indiarecently took decisive action against the practice of repeatedly moving the court foranticipatory bail. Sitting as a division bench,Justice Sanjay KumarandJust...

15 May 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

State Election Commission Functus Officio Post-Election; Can't Cancel Panchayat VP Result Under Art 243K & Sec 153(14) KPRA: Kerala HC

Draw of Lots Drama: Kerala HC Slaps Down State Poll Panel's Post-Election MeddlingIn a decisive ruling that reinforces the finality of local elections, the Kerala High Court at Ernakulam has held that the State Election Commission (SEC) becomesfunctus off...

15 May 2026

India - National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

No Medical Negligence or Deficiency in PRP Hair Therapy Despite No Regrowth: NCDRC

NCDRC Delivers Verdict: No Hair, No Foul – PRP Treatment Cleared of Negligence ClaimsIn a significant ruling for cosmetic treatments, theNational Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)at New Delhi has set aside orders from lower consumer forums that held doctors and a m...

23 Apr 2026