India - Supreme Court

Indian Railways Not Deemed Distribution Licensee Under Section 14 Electricity Act; Liable for Cross-Subsidy Surcharge as Consumer: Supreme Court

Railways Derailed: Supreme Court Rules It's Just Another Power Consumer, Not a LicenseeIn a landmark verdict that could reshape how India's vast railway network procures electricity, the Supreme Court on May 8, 2026, dismissed appeals by Indian Railways, holding it is aconsumerunder the Elect...

09 May 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

541-Day Delay in POCSO Appeal Condonation Rejected as 'Lame Excuse': Delhi High Court

"Not an Explanation, But a Lame Excuse": Delhi HC Slams State's Epic Delay in POCSO CaseIn a stern rebuke to prosecutorial foot-dragging, the Delhi High Court dismissed the State's criminal leave petition against a trial court's acquittal on serious child sexual assault charges...

08 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Revenue Entries Serve Fiscal Purpose, Do Not Confer Title to Land: Supreme Court

Revenue Entries Can't Claim Forests: Supreme Court Sides with Telangana Over 600-Acre Patta DisputeIn a decisive ruling on May 6, 2026, the Supreme Court of India dismissed an appeal by Vadiyala Prabhakar Rao and others challenging the reservation of 600 acres in Survey No. 81,...

07 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Questions Directing Parliament on EC Appointments

Supreme Court Questions Directing Parliament on EC AppointmentsIn a significant development underscoring tensions between judicial oversight and legislative autonomy, a Supreme Court of India bench led by Justice Dipankar Datta on Wednesday refused the Centre's plea for an adjo...

06 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Mere Supervisory Role & Pujari Appointments Don't Confer Temple Title: Supreme Court

Temple Custodian Triumphs: Supreme Court Rejects 'Management Means Ownership' ClaimIn a significant ruling on property rights in religious institutions, the Supreme Court of India has set aside decrees by the Rajasthan trial court and High Court that awarded a te...

06 May 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

State Cannot Retain Stamp Duty Paid Under Wrong Head Solely Due to Delay Beyond 6 Months: Bombay High Court

Homebuyer's Rs 3 Lakh Stamp Duty Blunder Gets Dramatic Reversal by Bombay HCIn a relief for a Mumbai homebuyer, the Bombay High Court has ruled that the state cannot pocket stamp duty paid under the wrong head just because the refund plea came a tad late. Justice Milind N. Jadh...

06 May 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi HC: Major Visually Impaired Woman Free to Reside with Partner Despite Father's Objection

Blind to Objections: Delhi HC Champions Visually Impaired Woman's Right to Love and Live FreelyIn a poignant affirmation of personal liberty, a Delhi High Court bench comprising Justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja ruled that a 100% visually impaired adult woman, Ms. Ruqyya, could leave ...

06 May 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Habeas Corpus Inapplicable to Child Custody Disputes Needing Detailed Welfare Inquiry: Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court Sidelines Habeas Corpus in US-India Custody Tug-of-War, Points to NCPCR LifelineIn a nuanced ruling on transnational child custody, the Delhi High Court has dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by Jasjit Singh Mangat and his mother Gyan Kaur ...

30 Apr 2026

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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 Andhra Pradesh

APHC Directs State to Submit Detailed Draft Policy on Phased Organ Transplant Facilities Expansion: WP(PIL) 93/2016

Andhra Pradesh HC Cracks Whip: Demands Concrete Plan to Boost Organ Transplant LifelinesIn a significant push for better healthcare access, theHigh Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravatihas directed the state government to submit a detailed draft policy on expanding organ transpl...

30 Apr 2026