India - High Court of Rajasthan

Rajasthan High Court Rules No Automatic Right to Convert Arrest Warrants Under Section 70(2) Cr.P.C. or 72(2) B.N.S.S.

Discretion Over Entitlement: Rajasthan HC Clarifies Rules on Warrant Conversion In a significant ruling for criminal jurisprudence in Rajasthan, a Larger Bench of theHigh Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jaipurhas brought clarity to the contentious issue of converting non-bailable arrest ...

30 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Failure to Record Specific Satisfaction for Witness Protection Under UAP Act Vitiates Orders: Kerala High Court

The Shield of Witness Protection: Balancing Justice and Secrecy In a significant ruling regarding the procedural standards of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the Kerala High Court has set aside orders passed by a Special NIA Court that granted wi...

06 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

High Court Denies Bail Under MCOCA in Baba Siddiqui Murder Case: Admissibility of Confessional Statements Upheld

Conspiracy and Custody: Why the Bombay High Court Denied Bail in the Baba Siddiqui Murder Case In a significant development concerning the high-profile murder of politician Baba Siddiqui, the Bombay High Court has denied bail to Chetan Dilip Paradhi. The court’s ...

07 May 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Superintendent of Police Holds Authority to Direct Further Investigation Under Section 36 CrPC: Rajasthan High Court

Judicial Oversight: Clarifying the Power of Superintending Police to Order Further Investigation In a significant ruling aimed at streamlining the criminal justice process, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, Bench at Jaipur, has clarified the extent of a Superintendent...

25 May 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Unauthorized Courtroom Intervention: High Court of Kerala Orders Probe into Lawyer's Breach of Professional Ethics

Shadows in the Hall: When Custody Battles Turn into Courtroom IntimidationThe sanctity of the courtroom, intended as a neutral ground for the resolution of disputes, was breached in a startling manner during a hearing at the High Court of Kerala. In the ongoing <...

09 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Telangana

High Court Directs GHMC to Act on Illegal Construction Complaints Under GHMC Act, 1955: Telangana High Court

Telangana High Court Takes Firm Stance Against Unauthorized Urban Development In a significant judicial intervention, theHigh Court for the State of Telanganahas directed theGreater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC)to immediately address a complaint regarding unauthorized construction. P...

05 May 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Arbitral Award Ignoring Judicial Precedents on Loss Liability Set Aside Under Section 34: Bombay High Court

Bombay High Court Strikes Down “Panchayati” Arbitration Award in Securities Dispute In a significant ruling for the securities industry, theBombay High Courthas set aside an arbitral award that had upheld a 50:50 apportionment of losses between a broker and an investor. Justice Manish Pitale ...

14 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Madras

Mere Unlawful Assembly Without Causing Public Disturbance Not Criminal: Madras High Court Quashes FIR Under BNS

A Festive Gathering Met With Legal Trouble: Why the Court IntervenedIn a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against fifteen individuals who were charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),...

03 Jun 2026

India -

Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy Named to Corporate Panel

Senior Advocate Menaka GuruswamyNamed to Corporate PanelThe landscape of Indiancorporate jurisprudenceis poised for a significant transformation as the legislative process for theCorporate Laws (Amendment) Bill,2026, moves into a critical phase of scrutiny. In a development that underlines th...

24 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Judge Bhuyan Defends Right to Dissent for Inclusive Nation

Judge Bhuyan Defends Right to Dissent for Inclusive NationIn a compelling address at the valedictory session of the 8th Smt. Nirmala Devi Bam Memorial International Moot Court Competition at theIndore Institute of Law,Supreme CourtJustice Ujjal Bhuyan delivered a potent reminder of theconstit...

21 May 2026