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 Madras

Madras High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Thol. Thirumavalavan Due to Limitation and Lack of Sanction

Procedural Lapses Lead to Quashing of Criminal Case Against Thol. ThirumavalavanIn a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has set aside criminal proceedings against Dr. Thol. Thirumavalavan, finding that the trial court erred in taking cognizance of a case that was both time-barred and l...

23 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

High Court Quashes FIR Under Sections 323, 506 IPC Following Amicable Settlement Between Parties: Punjab and Haryana HC

Harmony Restored: Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Following Amicable SettlementIn a move reinforcing the judiciary's preference for restorative justice in private disputes, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has quashed an FIR registered under Sections 323 (volunt...

16 Apr 2024

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

High Court of Punjab and Haryana Grants Bail in Fraud and Forgery Case Under Sections 420 and 467 IPC Post-Settlement

Harmony Over Hostility: Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants Bail Following Civil Settlement In a significant move prioritizing restorative outcomes in criminal litigation, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has granted regular bail to a group of petitioners involved in a compl...

29 May 2024

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Unexplained Delay in FIR and Absence of Forensic Support: Rajasthan High Court Grants Bail in POCSO/BNS Case

When Allegations Outpace Evidence: Rajasthan High Court Examines the Limits of POCSO Charges In a significant ruling concerning the application of the POCSO Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur has granted bail to an accused, Mahendra M...

02 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Punjab and Haryana HC: Tax Assessment Notices Quashed for Ignoring Statutory Faceless Procedure under Section 144B of IT Act

Mandatory Faceless Assessment Rules Stand Firm: Punjab and Haryana HC Sides with Taxpayers In a significant ruling for taxpayers, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has underscored the primacy of statutory law over departmental instructions. The court, led by a...

04 Sep 2024

India - High Court of Gujarat

Cumulative Tenure Limit for Apex Council Members: Gujarat HC Quashes BCA Election Nominations for Disqualification

End of the Innings: Gujarat HC Cracks Down on Cricket Association Election Violations In a landmark decision that reinforces the necessity of transparency in sports governance, theHigh Court of Gujarathas set aside the nominations of candidates for the Baroda Cricket Assoc...

16 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Punjab and Haryana HC Quashes 'Proclaimed Person' Order for Accused Held in Custody: Section 528 BNSS

Punjab and Haryana HC Overturns Order Declaring Detained Accused a 'Proclaimed Person' In a recent ruling, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has underscored the necessity of judicial diligence before declaring an accused a "proclaimed person," emphasizing that such coercive ...

19 Dec 2024

India - Supreme Court

India's New Tax Rules Challenge Unrealized Rent Deductions

India's New Tax Rules ChallengeUnrealized RentDeductionsThe enactment of theIncome Tax Act2025has introduced a fundamental shift in the landscape of propertytaxationin India, specifically regarding how landlords account for "unrealized rent." For decades, the tax regime operated on the unders...

16 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Broad Interpretation of 'Untoward Incident' Under Section 123(c) Mandatory in Railway Claims: Gujarat High Court

Beyond the Narrow View: Gujarat HC Mandates Liberal Interpretation of Railway Accident Claims In a significant ruling concerning the rights of rail passengers, the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad has struck down a restrictive interpretation of the Railw...

13 Mar 2026