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Centre Notifies Two High Court Chief Justice Appointments

Centre Notifies Two High Court Chief Justice AppointmentsIn a significant development for India's judicial landscape, the Government of India on January 1, 2026, notified the appointments of two new Chief Justices for high courts, clearing just two out of five recomm...

16 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Appeal Against Acquittal in Bailable Offences Lies Only Before High Court: Karnataka HC

High Court Rules: Appeals Against Acquittal in Bailable Offences Must Be Filed Only in High Court, Not Sessions Court Introduction In a significant ruling on appellate jurisdiction in criminal matters, the Karnataka High Court has set aside a conviction order passed by a Sessions Court, empha...

16 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

SC Expands Terror Act Definition in Riots Case

SC Expands Terror Act Definition in Riots Case In a ruling that could reshape the boundaries between protest and terrorism, the Supreme Court of India has denied bail to prominent activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the ongoing larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. The...

12 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Justice Soumen Sen Sworn In as Kerala Chief Justice

Justice Soumen Sen Assumes Charge as 40th Chief Justice of Kerala High Court In a ceremonial milestone for India's judiciary, Justice Soumen Sen was sworn in as the 40th Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court on January 10, 2025, marking a pivotal transition in one of the nation's key appella...

10 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Gujarat HC Bars Sealing of Residential Premises Pending Change-of-Use Decisions

Gujarat High Court Prohibits Sealing of Residential Premises Until Authorities Rule on Change-of-Use Applications Introduction In a significant ruling emphasizing due process in property matters, the Gujarat High Court on January 9, 2026, directed state authorities to expeditiously decide pen...

10 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar Bids Farewell to Kerala High Court

Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar's Philosophical Farewell to Kerala High Court On January 9, 2025, the Kerala High Court gathered for a poignant full court reference to bid farewell to its 39th Chief Justice, Justice Nitin Jamdar, as he demitted office upon superannuation after a tenure that, thoug...

10 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala High Court Constitutes Committee to Address Mediation Centres' Infrastructure Deficiencies

Kerala High Court Forms Committee to Tackle Mediation Infrastructure Shortfalls, Emphasizing Privacy and Effectiveness Introduction In a significant move to bolster alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms, the Kerala High Court on January 6, 2026, constituted a dedicated "Mediation In...

09 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Pre-Deposit for SARFAESI Appeal Must Be Paid to DRAT, Not Lending Bank: Kerala High Court

Kerala High Court Clarifies: SARFAESI Pre-Deposit Must Go to Tribunal, Not Bank; Writ Petition Dismissed for Alternative Remedy Introduction In a significant ruling for debt recovery proceedings under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Intere...

09 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala HC Suggests Special Cell Amid Delay in Anti-Superstition Legislation

Kerala High Court Urges Special Cell for Black Magic Complaints Amid Prolonged Delay in Anti-Superstition Law Introduction In a significant push towards eradicating superstitious practices that often lead to atrocities, the Kerala High Court has expressed deep concern over the State governmen...

08 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

No Presumption of Wife's Earning Capacity at Interim Maintenance Stage: Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court Rules No Presumption of Wife's Earning Capacity in Interim Maintenance Proceedings Introduction In a significant ruling for family law practitioners, the Delhi High Court has held that courts cannot presume a wife's earning capacity or ability to maintain herself at the inter...

07 Jan 2026