India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Designates 85 Advocates as Senior Advocates Under Section 16(2) of the Advocates Act, 1961

Delhi High CourtDesignates 85 Advocates as Senior Advocates UnderSection 16(2) of theAdvocates Act, 1961In a significant move to strengthen the leadership of the national capital’s legal fraternity, theDelhi High Courthas officially conferred the prestigious title of "Senior Advocate" upon 85...

11 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay High Court Allows Gautam Navlakha to Reside in Delhi During Trial

Bombay High Court Allows Gautam Navlakha to Reside in Delhi During Trial In a significant humanitarian development, the Bombay High Court has permitted septuagenarian under-trial prisoner Gautam Navlakha to shift his residence from Mumbai to Delhi while awaiting the conclusion of his trial. T...

17 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay HC Denies Bail to Alleged Conspirator in Umesh Kolhe Murder Case under UAPA

Bombay High Court Denies Bail to Alleged Conspirator in Umesh Kolhe Murder Case In a significant ruling concerning the application of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the High Court of Bombay has denied bail to Yusuf Khan, a veterinary doctor impl...

20 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Judicial Integrity and Record Accuracy: Delhi HC Directs NCDRC to Investigate Alleged Order Tampering

When Orders Vanish: Delhi HC Orders NCDRC to Probe Alleged Document ManipulationIn a significant ruling aimed at upholding thesanctity of judicial records, theHigh Court of Delhihas stepped into a controversy surrounding the proceedings of theNational Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission(NC...

20 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Upholds Contempt Conviction Under Section 2(c) Contempt Act 1971 But Suspends Sentence Indefinitely Under Art 142, Grants Final Chance to Senior Advocate

"Gambling Den" Remark Earns Contempt Tag, But Supreme Court Extends One Final Lifeline to Bar LeaderIn a nuanced verdict blending institutional rebuke with measured mercy, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the Gujarat High Court's contempt conviction of senior advocate and Gujarat High Co...

11 May 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Bail Denied in Digital Arrest Cyber Fraud Under BNS Ss.308/318/319/340 Citing Societal Impact & Ongoing CBI Probe: Delhi High Court

Delhi High CourtSlams Brakes on Bail in ₹22 Crore 'Digital Arrest' Heist Targeting Elderly VictimIn a resounding rebuff to pleas for freedom, theDelhi High Courthas denied bail to four men linked to a brazen cyber fraud that drained ₹22.92 crores from a senior citizen's life savings through a...

22 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Strikes Down Haryana Ad-Hoc Regularization Policy

Supreme Court Strikes Down Haryana's Arbitrary Ad-Hoc Regularization PolicyIn a significant reinforcement of constitutional mandates on public employment, theSupreme Court of Indiahas struck down Haryana'sJuly 7, 2014notifications aimed at regularizing ad hoc, contractual, and daily wage empl...

20 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

Justice Vishal Dhagat Shapes Bail Jurisprudence in MP

Justice Vishal Dhagat: Shaping Criminal Justice in Madhya PradeshJustice Vishal Dhagat stands as a prominent figure on theMadhya Pradesh High Courtbench, renowned for his nuanced approach to bail jurisprudence in criminal matters. Elevated in 2019 as a first-generation lawyer, he has authored...

18 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Long Incarceration Not Ground for Bail in NDPS Commercial Cases with Antecedents: Kerala HC

Long Incarceration Alone Insufficient for Bail in Commercial Quantity NDPS Cases: Kerala High Court Reiterates Strict Standards Introduction In a recent ruling that underscores the stringent bail provisions under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, the Kerala High...

04 Feb 2026

India - Supreme Court

Indian Courts Issue Landmark Tax and Rights Rulings

Indian Courts Issue Landmark Tax and Rights RulingsIn a pivotal week for India's legal landscape, the Supreme Court and various High Courts handed down a series of judgments from January 19 to 25, 2026, that promise to reshape tax compliance, procedural fairness, and constitutional protection...

27 Jan 2026