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No Absolute Bar on Simultaneous Parole/Furlough for Co-Accused Under Delhi Prisons Rules: Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court Opens Door for Co-Accused Parole: No Blanket Ban, Just Smarter ScrutinyIn a ruling that balances prisoner rehabilitation with public safety, the Delhi High Court has clarified that prison rules donotimpose an absolute prohibition on granting paro...

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Full Maternity Leave Entitlement for Third Pregnancy Overrides Restrictive GO: Madras High Court

"Suffering Is the Same": Madras HC Slams Tamil Nadu's 12-Week Cap on Third Pregnancy LeaveIn a strongly worded judgment, the Madras High Court has quashed a Tamil Nadu government order restricting maternity leave for third pregnancies to just 12 weeks, directing full benefits f...

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Procedural Delays & Selective Probes in Corruption Cases Warrant CBI Transfer: Madras HC on TANGEDCO Scam

Madras HC Slams 'Cover-Up' in Transformer Scam Probe, Hands Case to CBIIn a scathing rebuke to Tamil Nadu's investigative machinery, the Madras High Court on April 29, 2026, transferred the probe into an alleged ₹397 crore scam in TANGEDCO's procurement ...

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Porn Hacker Disrupts Delhi HC Chief Justice Hearing

Porn Hacker Disrupts Delhi HC Chief Justice HearingIn a brazen assault on judicial decorum, a virtual court hearing at theDelhi High Courtwas repeatedly sabotaged on Wednesday when an unidentified intruder, logged in as 'Shjit Singh' or 'Shitjeet Sighn', shared pornographic content on screen ...

29 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Amended Section 104(1A) IRC 2020 Allowing Continuation of Existing Tribunals Not Arbitrary, Violative of Arts 14/21: Kerala HC

Kerala High Court Shields Labour Law Transition: Old Tribunals Stay PutIn a swift dismissal, the Kerala High Court has upheld a key amendment to India's Industrial Relations Code, 2020, rejecting claims it undermines constitutional rights. Justice Gopinath P. rul...

25 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

No Bar on Journalism for UP Basic Education Teachers as Conduct Rules 1956 Inapplicable: Allahabad HC

Teacher's Journalism Side Gig Cleared: Allahabad HC Strikes Down Reversion OrderIn a significant ruling for educators in Uttar Pradesh's basic education system, the Allahabad High Court at Lucknow Bench has quashed a 2009 order reverting a teacher from Assistant Teacher (Junior Basic School) ...

23 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Conviction Under Sections 302/149/120B IPC Sustainable on Sole 'Sterling' Injured Eyewitness Testimony: Supreme Court

One Bullet, One Witness: Supreme Court Says 'Sterling' Testimony Enough for Life SentenceIn a stark affirmation of evidentiary priorities, theSupreme Court of IndiaonApril 22, 2026, dismissed appeals by father-son duo Adalat Yadav and Anirudh Yadav, upholding their life imprisonment for murde...

23 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Patna

Tender Lapses Without Extension, State Can Cancel and Float Fresh One in Public Interest: Patna High Court

Tender Hangs Fire for Years, Then Goes Up in Smoke: Patna HC Backs State's Fresh CallIn a decisive reversal, the Patna High Court's Division Bench—led by Chief Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo and Justice Harish Kumar—on April 9, 2026, allowed Letters Patent Appeal No. 320 of 2025 fi...

14 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi Court Grants Bail under Section 479 BNSS in PMLA Case Despite Multiple Pending FIRs: Liberty Trumps Prosecution Delay

Liberty Over Lockup: Delhi Court Frees Sukesh Chandrashekar in PMLA Bribery Case After 4 YearsIn a stinging rebuke to prolonged pre-trial detention, Special Judge Dr. Vishal Gogne of the Rouse Avenue District Court granted regular bail to alleged conmanSukesh Chandrashekarin a high-profile mo...

09 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

SC Debates Judicial Role in Essential Religious Practices

SC Debates Judicial Role in Essential Religious PracticesNEW DELHI – A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, has commenced hearings on the high-stakes Sabarimala reference, with the Centre forcefully arguing that the landm...

07 Apr 2026