India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

High Court Upholds Murder Conviction for Lone Shooter While Acquitting Co-accused in R.S. Pura Case

Selective Justice: High Court Confirms Life Term for Main Shooter, Acquits Three In a significant judgment delivered on April 23, 2026, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has partially overturned a conviction handed down by the trial court in the notorious

23 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Stays Allahabad High Court Order Against UP Home Secretary Over Administrative Accountability

Supreme Court Stays Allahabad High Court Order Against UP Home Secretary Over Administrative AccountabilityIn a significant interim development, the Supreme Court of India o...

12 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Repeated Representations Do Not Revive Stale Seniority Claims: J&K and Ladakh High Court

The Clock is Ticking: Why Repeated Representations Aren't a Legal Lifeline In a firm reaffirmation of the principle that "law leans in favour of those who are alert and vigilant," the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a review petition filed by an Assistant...

08 May 2026

India - High Court of Jharkhand

Doctrine of Necessity Overrides Potential Bias in Single-Member Statutory Bodies: Jharkhand High Court

When Necessity Trumps Neutrality: The Jharkhand HC Verdict on the Lokayukta’s DilemmaIn a significant ruling regarding the limits of administrative impartiality, the High Court of Jharkhand has upheld an order passed...

12 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Non-Maintenance of Form 'F' Records Under PCPNDT Act is a Substantive Offense, Not a Technical Lapse: Supreme Court

Beyond Technicalities:Supreme CourtTightens Grip onPCPNDT ActComplianceIn a stern verdict aimed at addressing the systemic persistence of gender-based discrimination, theSupreme Courtof India has reaffirmed that the meticulous maintenance of records under thePre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagn...

12 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Homemakers Are 'Nation Builders': Supreme Court Fixes ₹30,000 Monthly Compensation for Loss of Domestic Care

From 'Housewife' to 'Nation Builder': Supreme Court Redefines Dignity and CompensationIn a landmark decision that promises to reshape India’s judicial approach tomotor accident claims, theSupreme Court of Indiahas moved beyond traditional economic methodologies to grant overdue recognition to...

11 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

High Court of Jammu and Kashmir Refuses to Quash FIR in Banking Insurance Scam, Citing Need for Further Investigation

High Court Keeps Probe Alive in J&K Bank Insurance Scandal In a significant reinforcement of investigative autonomy, theHigh Courtof Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a petition seeking the quashing of an FIR involving high-ranking officials of theJammu & Kashmir Bank. The court’s deci...

15 May 2026

India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

High Court Validates Army Rule 147-A, Directs Tribunal to Review Sealed Court-Martial Records Despite Disclosure Constraints

Balancing Security and Justice: High Court Clarifies Procedural Fairness for Court-Martial Appeals In a significant ruling, theHigh Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakhhas struck a balance between national security interests and the right to judicial review. The Court reaffirmed the constituti...

14 May 2026

India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Reading Down Section 7(b) of J&K Migrant Immovable Property Act: Symbolic Possession Sufficient for Appeals: High Court of J&K and Ladakh

Preserving the Right to Appeal: J&K High Court Interprets 'Surrender of Possession' Under Migrant Property Act The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has delivered a key ruling concerning the procedural requirements of theJammu and Kashmir Migrant Immovable Property (Pres...

11 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Decree Under Order XII Rule 6 CPC Requires Unequivocal Admissions, Rules High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh

Order XII Rule 6CPC:Decreeon Admission Requires Clear and Unequivocal FactsIn a significant ruling regarding the limits ofjudicial discretionincivil proceedings, theHigh Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakhhas clarified that courts cannot mechanically pass adecreebased on "admissions" if the u...

05 Jun 2026