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No Historic Record of Saraswati Temple Demolition, Muslim Body Tells MP High Court in Bhojshala Dispute

Echoes of History: MP High Court Grapples with Bhojshala's Temple-Mosque DivideIn a packed virtual and physical courtroom at the High Court of Madhya Pradesh in Indore, Justices Vijay Kumar Shukla and Alok Awasthi oversaw intense arguments on April 29, 2026, in the...

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay HC Voids Time-Bar Clauses in Health Insurance

Bombay HC Voids Time-Bar Clauses in Health Insurance, Protecting Genuine Claims from Procedural RejectionsIn a significant victory for policyholders, theBombay High Courton 20 April 2026 ruled that insurance companies cannot reject health insurance claims merely on the grounds of delayed fili...

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala HC Invites Bar Suggestions on 108 Applications for Senior Advocate Designation Under 2026 Rules

Kerala High Court Opens Floodgates for Bar Feedback on 108 Senior Advocate AspirantsIn a move to bolster transparency in elevating advocates to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate, theHigh Court of Keralahas issued a public notice inviting suggestions from bar members and s...

30 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Flawed Investigation Fatal to Prosecution Even with Eyewitnesses: Supreme Court Acquits 12 in Assam Murder under IPC 302/149

Supreme Court Rips Apart 'Scripted' Probe: Acquits 12 in Assam Roadside Murder After 18-Year BattleIn a stinging rebuke toAssam Police, theSupreme Court of IndiaonApril 28, 2026, acquitted 12 convicts in a brutal 2008 murder case, overturning lower court verdicts due to a "fatally flawed" inv...

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Amended Section 104(1A) IRC 2020 Allowing Continuation of Existing Tribunals Not Arbitrary, Violative of Arts 14/21: Kerala HC

Kerala High Court Shields Labour Law Transition: Old Tribunals Stay PutIn a swift dismissal, the Kerala High Court has upheld a key amendment to India's Industrial Relations Code, 2020, rejecting claims it undermines constitutional rights. Justice Gopinath P. rul...

25 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Lok Adalats Can Settle Disputes Of Any Pecuniary Value Within Territorial Jurisdiction: Kerala High Court

Phone Call to Compromise: Kerala HC UpholdsLok AdalatAward in Rs 98 Lakh Refund RowIn a ruling that strengthens the reach of Lok Adalats, theKerala High Court at Ernakulamhas affirmed that these forums can resolve disputes ofanyfinancial value, as long as they fall within theirterritorial jur...

20 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Holds High Court Erred in Directing Transgender Petitioner to Non-Adjudicatory Advisory Committee; Grants Interim Relief for Teaching Vacancies

Supreme Court Steps In: Transwoman Jane Kaushik Gets Green Light to Apply for Delhi Teaching Jobs, Gender Be DamnedIn a swift intervention blending critique and compassion, a Supreme Court bench comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan issued notic...

13 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Receivables from Reimbursements Qualify as 'Assets' u/s 153A Expl.2 Allowing Extended Reassessment: Delhi HC

Huawei's Tax Tug-of-War: Delhi HC Delivers Split Verdict in Post-Search Reassessment BattleIn a nuanced ruling, theDelhi High Courtprovided partial relief toHuawei Telecommunications (India) Company Pvt. Ltd., quashing reassessment notices and special audit directions for Assessment Year (AY)...

01 Apr 2026

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Transgender Definition Redefined to Exclude Self-Perceived Identities, Mandates Medical Certification: 2019 Act Amended 2026

President Assents to Controversial Transgender Amendment: Self-ID Out, Medical Gates InIn a move sparking nationwide protests and judicial unease, President Droupadi Murmu granted assent to theTransgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026

31 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

SHO Cannot Mandate Arms Surrender Via Phone Calls, Must Follow ECI Guidelines: Kerala High Court

No Gun-Phone Ultimatums: Kerala HC Shields License Holders from Informal Police DemandsIn a timely ruling ahead of Kerala's Legislative Assembly elections, theHigh Court of Keralahas declared that Station House Officers (SHOs) lack the authority to demand the surrend...

30 Mar 2026