India - High Court of Bombay

Corporation Cannot Retract Promised TDR After Land Acquisition for Public Purpose: Bombay High Court

Promise Broken: Bombay High Court Rules Against Municipal Corporation in Land Compensation Dispute In a significant verdict reaffirming the sanctity of property rights, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has rul...

23 Jun 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay High Court Quashes FIR Under Sections 498-A, 377 IPC and Dowry Act Following Mutual Divorce Settlement

Ending the Cycle of Discord: Bombay High Court Favors Reconciliation Over Litigation In a significant move prioritizing the resolution of personal disputes, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has quashed a criminal FIR involving allegations of cruelty and unnatural sex, ...

08 Jul 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Stays ₹458 Crore GST Demand

Delhi High Court Stays ₹458 Crore GST DemandIn an order with significant implications for the corporate sector’s tax compliance framework, the Delhi High Court recently granted interim protection to InterGlobe Aviation Limited,...

23 May 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay High Court Permits MTP for Minor POCSO Victim Despite High-Risk Medical Board Opinion, Upholding Article 21 Autonomy

Bombay High Court Permits Abortion for 12-Year-Old Assault Victim, Prioritising Her Autonomy Over Medical Risks The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has directed the Government Medical College at Akola to immediately facilitate the ...

17 Jun 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Orders GST Decision on Adult Diapers in Six Months

Delhi High CourtOrders GST Decision on Adult Diapers in Six MonthsIn a significant move underscoring the judiciary's role in prompting administrative action on public welfare issues, theDelhi High Courthas directed theCentral Governmentand theGST Councilto take a final decision within six mon...

12 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Orders Probe, Security After Alleged Lawyer Assault in Courtroom

Delhi High CourtTakesSuo MotuAction on Alleged Assault of Lawyer in Tis Hazari Courtroom, Orders Security and ProbeIntroductionIn a swift and decisive response to an alarming allegation of violence within the sanctity of a courtroom, theDelhi High Courthas initiatedsuo motuproceedings to safe...

09 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

DHCBA Opposes Proposal to Hike District Courts' Pecuniary Jurisdiction to ₹20 Crores

DHCBA Firmly Opposes Proposed Hike in Delhi District Courts' Pecuniary Jurisdiction In a significant development in Delhi's judicial landscape, the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) has passed a strong resolution opposing any move to increase the pecuniary jurisdiction of district cour...

30 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court: Registry Cannot Question Impleadment of Parties in Writ Petitions

Supreme Court Curbs Registry's Overreach: Petitioner Holds Sway Over Party Impleadment in Writ Proceedings Introduction In a significant ruling reinforcing the boundaries between administrative functions and judicial authority, the Supreme Court of India has held that a High Court registry ca...

27 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

Justice Bhuyan Opposes Veto on Anti-Corruption Probes

Justice Bhuyan Opposes Veto on Anti-Corruption Probes In a pointed critique that resonates deeply within India's legal corridors, Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has voiced strong reservations against provisions in the Prevention of Corruption Act (PC Act) that he believes shield corrupt p...

27 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

MCD's Own Lapses in Removing Hindrances Bar Withholding of Contractor Dues: Delhi High Court

MCD's Failure to Clear Site Hindrances Prevents Withholding of Contractor Payments: Delhi High Court Upholds ₹1.01 Crore Decree Introduction In a significant ruling for government contractors, the Delhi High Court has dismissed an appeal by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), affirming ...

14 Jan 2026