India - High Court of Delhi

Discretion Under Section 11 of RP Act 1951 Is Not a Vested Right for Convicted Candidates: Delhi High Court

High Court Upholds ECI’s Strict Stance: No Routine Relief for Convicted Politicians The Delhi High Court has clarified the limits of the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) discretionary powers regarding the electo...

09 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Terrorism-Accused Under UAPA Citing Prolonged Incarceration and Article 21 Rights

Balancing Liberty and Security: Delhi High Court Grants Bail After Four Years of Pre-Trial CustodyIn a significant judgment addressing the intersection of national security and the fundamental right to liberty, the High Court of Delhi has granted bail to two individuals accused under the stri...

20 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Section 17A PC Act Not Retrospective: Delhi HC Refuses to Quash Corruption Case Against Lalu Prasad Yadav

Delhi High Court Denies Relief to Lalu Prasad Yadav in Alleged 'Land-for-Jobs' ScamIn a significant ruling addressing the temporal scope of the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Amendment Act of 2018, the Delhi High Court on March 24, 2026, dismissed a petition filed by former Railway Minister La...

24 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Unilateral Appointment of Arbitrator Renders Award Nullity Under Section 12(5) of Act: Delhi High Court

Unilateral Arbitrator Appointments Deemed "Null and Void" by Delhi High CourtIn a significant ruling for arbitration practice in India, the Delhi High Court has declared that any unilateral appointment of an arbitrator—one of the parties to the dispute selecting the sole arbitrator—isvoid ab ...

25 Mar 2026

India - Supreme Court

Top Court Dismisses Natarajan's Plea Against Nomination Rejection

Top Court Dismisses Natarajan's Plea AgainstNomination RejectionTheSupreme Court of Indiain a recent order has affirmed the strict procedural boundaries that govern India’s electoral process. By dismissing the petition filed by Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan, the bench reaffirmed the pri...

16 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Karnataka Government Strengthens High Court Legal Counsel with 69 New Appointments

Karnataka Government Strengthens High Court Legal Counsel with 69 New AppointmentsIn a significant administrative move aimed at reinforcing the State’s legal representation, the Karnataka government has issued official notifications confirming the a...

16 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Mechanical Passin of Orders Under Section 45A of ESI Act Invalid: Gujarat High Court Rules

Charitable Intent Meets Regulatory Rigor: High Court Rebukes "Mechanical" ESIC Enforcement The High Court of Gujarat has issued a significant ruling addressing the boundaries of regulatory oversight over charitable institutions. In a judgment delivered by Justice Hemant M. Prac...

21 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras High Court Sets Deadline for Compliance in Writ Petition Regarding Fee Dispute: G. Neelima vs The Registrar

Procedural Ultimatum: Madras High Court Sets Final Deadline in Student Fee Dispute In a recent order issued by the High Court of Judicature at Madras, the court has signaled a strict approach toward procedural compliance in pending litigation. The case,G. Neelima vs The Registrar, which cente...

26 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Telangana

Non-Participants in Tender Process Lack Locus Standi to Challenge Contractual Executions: Telangana High Court

Court Declines to Interfere in Tender Processes for Third-Party Non-Participants: Telangana HC Rules In a significant ruling emphasizing the limits of judicial intervention in commercial contracts, the High Court for the State of Telangana at Hyderabad has dismis...

22 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Confirmation of Anticipatory Bail Under Section 482 BNSS: Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants Relief in Arms Act Case

Compliance During Investigation: Punjab & Haryana High Court Confirms Pre-Arrest Bail In a recent order that underscores the importance of cooperation during criminal investigations, theHigh Court of Punjab and Haryanaat Chandigarh has confirmed the anticipatory bail of a petitioner involved ...

29 Jan 2026