India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Expands High-Powered Committee's Mandate to Safeguard Prisoners' Disabilities Rights Nationwide

"Jail Rights Can’t Be Disabled": Supreme Court Supercharges Prison Reforms Panel for Disabled InmatesIn a powerful affirmation of constitutional dignity behind bars, the Supreme Court of India has broadened the mandate of a key High-Powered Committee to oversee t...

23 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Holds High Court Erred in Directing Transgender Petitioner to Non-Adjudicatory Advisory Committee; Grants Interim Relief for Teaching Vacancies

Supreme Court Steps In: Transwoman Jane Kaushik Gets Green Light to Apply for Delhi Teaching Jobs, Gender Be DamnedIn a swift intervention blending critique and compassion, a Supreme Court bench comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan issued notic...

13 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

Mere Indirect Benefit from Demarcation Not Criminal Conspiracy: MP High Court Quashes FIR under Section 528 BNSS

Land Grab Gone Wrong: MP High Court Tosses 'Counterblast' FIR Over Bogus Conspiracy ClaimsIn a decisive ruling on March 31, 2026, theHigh Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur, presided over byJustice B. P. Sharma, quashed a trial court order directing an FIR against Pawan Mittal and others. Th...

04 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Appeal Against Ex-Parte Decree Doesn't Bar Order IX Rule 13 CPC Application: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Clears Path for Minor Heir: Appeal Can't Block Order IX Rule 13 CPC RemedyIn a significant ruling for family inheritance battles, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that pursuing an appeal against an ex-parte decree does not prevent a la...

02 Apr 2026

India -

Transgender Definition Redefined to Exclude Self-Perceived Identities, Mandates Medical Certification: 2019 Act Amended 2026

President Assents to Controversial Transgender Amendment: Self-ID Out, Medical Gates InIn a move sparking nationwide protests and judicial unease, President Droupadi Murmu granted assent to theTransgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026

31 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Married Persons Cannot Enter Live-In Relationships Without Divorce: Allahabad High Court

No Live-In Without Divorce: Allahabad HC Shields Spousal Rights Over 'Freedom'In a stark reminder that love doesn't trump law, theAllahabad High Courtdismissed awrit petitionby a married couple seeking police protection for their live-in relationship. Justice Vivek Kumar Singh ruled onMarch 2...

28 Mar 2026

India - Supreme Court

Dismissal of Suit for Default Not Res Judicata U/S 11 CPC But Abandonment Bars Equitable Relief in Execution: Supreme Court

When Winning a Decree Isn't Enough: Supreme Court Denies Execution Over Party's Litigation GamesmanshipIn a nuanced ruling that balances procedural purity with equitable justice, the Supreme Court of India on March 25, 2026, dismissed a long-running appeal inSharad...

28 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Absconding Accused Not Entitled to Anticipatory Bail in Economic Offences Even Post-NBW: Delhi HC under S.482 BNSS

Delhi HC Slams Door on Anticipatory Bail for Alleged 'Maestro' of ₹12 Crore Property FraudIn a sharply worded order on March 24, 2026, the Delhi High Court denied anticipatory bail to Ram Singh, portrayed as the sha...

26 Mar 2026

India -

Rohini Court Bar Association Calls Strike Over Police Inaction in Lawyer Family Murder: RCBA Notice

Lawyers Lay Down Robes: Rohini Bar Strikes Against Police Silence in Bloody Family AssaultIn a bold display of fraternity, theRohini Court Bar Association (RCBA)has called for a complete work abstinence onMarch 25, 2026, to protest what it calls egregious police inaction following a horrific ...

25 Mar 2026

India - Supreme Court

Belated Challenge to Arbitral Tribunal Constitution Waived by Acquiescence & Conduct: Supreme Court

No 'Jurisdictional Ace Up the Sleeve': Supreme Court Shields Arbitration from Belated ObjectionsIn a decisive ruling that reinforces the sanctity of arbitral processes, theSupreme Court of Indiahas dismissed appeals by theMunicipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM)against a long-standing a...

13 Mar 2026