India - Supreme Court

Higher Qualification Can't Substitute Mandatory Experience in Recruitment: Supreme Court

Degrees Don't Make Up for Missing Years: Supreme Court Strikes Down HP Board's Hiring FlawIn a ruling that reinforces the ironclad nature of recruitment rules (Himakshi v. Rahul Verma & Ors., 2026 INSC 391), theSupreme Court of Indiadismissed appeals challenging aHimachal Pradesh High Courtde...

21 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Investigation Must Unearth Truth, Not Implicate: J&K&L High Court Quashes Charges Over 'Half-Baked' Graft Probe Under PC Act & CrPC S.173(8)

"Truth Over Implication": J&K&L High Court Slams 'Half-Baked' Graft Probe, Quashes Charges Against Revenue OfficialIn a stark reminder that criminal probes must prioritize uncovering facts over pinning blame, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has quashed cha...

09 Apr 2026

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Magistrate Can Direct Further Investigation Post-Cognizance U/S 173(8) CrPC: J&K&L High Court

Revenue Records Scandal: J&K&L High Court Greenlights Post-Cognizance Probes, Hits Pause on ChargesIn a significant ruling on criminal procedure, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has empowered magistrates and special judges to order further investigations e...

08 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Comparable Sales Method Key to Fair Market Value in Land Acquisition: J&K&L High Court Enhances Compensation to ₹4.67 Lakh/Kanal

J&K High Court Delivers Justice to Landowners: Compensation for Prime Thanamandi Land Skyrockets to ₹4.67 Lakh Per KanalIn a ruling emphasizing fair play in land acquisition, theHigh Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammuhas enhanced compensation for 38 kanals and 10 marlas of land acqu...

23 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Calcutta

Demand and Acceptance Essential for PC Act Conviction: Calcutta HC

Demand and Acceptance Must Be Proved in Corruption Cases: Calcutta High Court Upholds Acquittal of Revenue OfficerIntroductionIn a significant ruling reinforcing the stringent evidentiary standards required in corruption prosecutions, theCalcutta High Court (Circuit Bench at Port Blair)has up...

09 Feb 2026

India - Supreme Court

State Can't Cite Centre's Funding Delay to Deny RTE Teachers Honorarium: Supreme Court Invokes Section 7(5)

Supreme Court Holds State Primarily Responsible for RTE Teachers' Honorarium, Directs UP to Pay Rs 17,000 Monthly Introduction In a landmark ruling emphasizing the primacy of state responsibility in implementing the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act), the S...

05 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

PHHC Upholds NGT Jurisdiction for Challenging Pollution Board's Emergent Closure Under Water Act Section 33B(c)

Punjab and Haryana High Court Directs Punjab Kesari Owners to Approach NGT in Luxury Hotel Pollution Closure Dispute, Extends Status Quo Introduction In a significant ruling on environmental compliance and jurisdictional boundaries, a Division Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, compr...

24 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Unproved Section 161 CrPC Statements Can't Be Used in Disciplinary Proceedings: Rajasthan HC

Unproved Section 161 CrPC Statements Can't Be Used in Disciplinary Proceedings: Rajasthan HC Introduction In a significant ruling emphasizing the principles of natural justice, the Rajasthan High Court has quashed the forfeiture of 100% lifetime pension imposed on a retired government officer...

23 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Transferee Cannot Take Possession Without Registered Instrument: J&K High Court

Transferee Cannot Take Possession Without Registered Instrument: J&K High Court Introduction In a significant reaffirmation of statutory safeguards for immovable property transfers in Jammu and Kashmir, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled that a transferee cannot lawfully t...

22 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

Hiring Global Speakers for Summit Not Taxable as Event Management Service: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Rules Hiring Global Speakers for Media Summit Not Taxable as 'Event Management Service' Introduction In a significant ruling for the media and event industry, the Supreme Court of India has held that contracts entered into by HT Media Limited for hiring international speakers fo...

17 Jan 2026