India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala HC PIL Seeks to Quash Padma Bhushan for Natesan

Kerala HC PIL Seeks to Quash Padma Bhushan for Vellappally Natesan Amid Criminal AllegationsIn a significant challenge to the integrity of India's prestigious civilian awards, theKerala High Courthas received aPublic Interest Litigation (PIL)seeking to quash the conferment of the Padma Bhusha...

12 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Sikkim

Non-Disclosure of Trivial, Acquitted Criminal Cases No Bar to Low-Sensitivity Public Employment: Sikkim High Court

Sikkim High Court Gives Second Chance to Village Youth: Minor Past Sins Can't End Public Service DreamIn a compassionate ruling blending constitutional equity with service law principles, the High Court of Sikkim has quashed the termination of Vikash, a Constable...

12 Mar 2026

India - Supreme Court

Withdrawal of CANH Permissible if Not in PVS Patient's Best Interests: Supreme Court

A Quiet Mercy:Supreme CourtGreenlights Withdrawal of Life Support for Man Trapped in Vegetative Limbo for 13 YearsIn a poignant ruling that underscores the right to die with dignity, theSupreme Courthas, for the first time, permitted the withdrawal ofclinically assisted nutrition and hydratio...

12 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Mere Possession of Mobile Phone in Exam Hall Attracts Category-3 UFM Penalty Without Benefit of Doubt: Karnataka High Court

Mobile in Pocket Spells Doom: Karnataka HC Backs CBSE's Tough Stance on Exam RulesIn a ruling that underscores thezero-tolerance policyfor electronic devices in exam halls, the Division Bench of theHigh Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru—comprisingChief Justice Vibhu BakhruandJustice C.M. Poonac...

10 Mar 2026

India - Digest

Orissa Monthly Digest – February 2026

Supreme(Online)(Ori) 2026 496Orissa (385)Anurag Sethi vs State of OdishaSubject:Criminal Law – Matrimonial DisputesKeywords:dowry, cruelty, FIR, quashing, malicious prosecution, prima facie evidence, in-laws, abuse of process, domestic violence, jurisdictionThe distinction be...

09 Mar 2026

India - Digest

Allahabad Monthly Digest – February 2026

Supreme(Online)(All) 2026 251Allahabad (113)Noori vs State of U.P.Subject:Family Law – Interfaith RelationshipsKeywords:Interfaith, Live-in relationship, Personal liberty, Protection of fundamental rights, Article 21, Choice of partner, Religious conversion, State protective ...

09 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala HC Criticizes Petitioners for Aspersions on Judges

Kerala HC Criticizes Petitioners for Aspersions on Judges in 'Kerala Story 2'PILIn a stern rebuke that underscores the boundaries of courtroom advocacy, theKerala High Courthas criticized a fresh set of petitioners challenging the exhibition of the controversial filmKerala Story 2for allegedl...

05 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Delay in Complaint No Ground to Discard Matrimonial Cruelty Case Under S.498A IPC: Kerala High Court

Kerala High Court: Delay Can't Derail Dowry Cruelty Convictions – A Continuing Saga of Matrimonial TormentIn a poignant ruling that underscores the enduring nature of matrimonial cruelty, theKerala High Court at Ernakulamupheld the conviction of a husband underSection 498A IPCfor subjecting h...

05 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Jharkhand

Labour Courts Can Modify Disproportionate Punishment Under Sec 11A Even After Fair Enquiry: Jharkhand HC

Stitches of Negligence Lead to Justice After 38 Years: Jharkhand HC Backs Worker's ReinstatementIn a poignant vindication of labour rights, theHigh Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi, presided over byJustice Deepak Roshan, dismissed a writ petition byTata Motors Ltd.(formerly Tata Engineering & Loc...

03 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Jharkhand

Seeking Adjournment Citing SLP Before Holidays is 'Bad Faith' to Stall Compliance: Jharkhand High Court

High Court Cracks Whip: 'Bad Faith' Police Delays Can't Defy Release OrdersIn a stern rebuke to police foot-dragging, the Jharkhand High Court at Ranchi ordered the immediate release of a seized luxury vehicle, slamming the state's attempt to stall comp...

03 Mar 2026