India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Rules ED Must Strictly Follow PMLA Procedures For Retaining Seized Property

Delhi High Court Rules ED Must Strictly Follow PMLA Procedures For Retaining Seized PropertyThe High Court of Delhi has issued a significant ruling emphasizing that the Directorate of Enforcement must adhere strictly to statutory procedures when retaining property seized during investigations...

12 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

High Court Rules Service Tax Disputes Must Be Appealed Directly To The Supreme Court

High Court RulesService TaxDisputes Must Be Appealed Directly To The Supreme CourtIn a significant ruling regarding the hierarchy of tax litigation, theDelhi High Courthas clarified that appeals concerning the taxability of services do not lie before the High Court but must be directed to the...

30 Jul 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Rules Section 50 NDPS Act Inapplicable to Search of Articles Carried by Accused

Supreme Court Rules Section 50 NDPS Act Inapplicable to Search of Articles Carried by AccusedIn a significant ruling clarifying the scope of the accused'sright to be searchedbefore aGazetted OfficerorMagistrateunder theNarcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985(NDPS Act), theSupreme...

22 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Allahabad High Court Holds Ex-Parte Eviction Recall Rejection Not Appealable Under Section 22

Allahabad High Court Holds Ex-Parte Eviction Recall Rejection Not Appealable Under Section 22In a significant ruling that draws a bright line betweensubstantive and procedural ordersunder theUttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972, theAllahabad High ...

20 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Divorce Dismissal Denying Relief To Adulterous Spouse Seeking Separation

Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Divorce Dismissal Denying Relief To Adulterous Spouse Seeking SeparationThe High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Gwalior, in a recent judgment, dismissed an appeal filed by a wife seeking divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The division benc...

16 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

PGDCA Certificate Equivalent to O Level in UP Recruitment: Allahabad High Court

PGDCA Certificate Equivalent to O Level in UP Recruitment: Allahabad High Court The Allahabad High Court has delivered a significant ruling clarifying the criteria for technical eligibility in public service examinations, holding that a Post Graduate Diploma in C...

27 Aug 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Designates 85 Advocates as Senior Advocates Under Section 16(2) of the Advocates Act, 1961

Delhi High CourtDesignates 85 Advocates as Senior Advocates UnderSection 16(2) of theAdvocates Act, 1961In a significant move to strengthen the leadership of the national capital’s legal fraternity, theDelhi High Courthas officially conferred the prestigious title of "Senior Advocate" upon 85...

11 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

MP High Court Refuses to Quash Charges for PDS Wheat Diversion Under Essential Commodities Act and IPC

MP High Court Refuses to Quash Charges for PDS Wheat Diversion Under Essential Commodities Act and IPC In a major ruling reaffirming the judicial reluctance to intervene in ongoing criminal investigations, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Gwalior has dismissed...

16 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Punjab and Haryana High Court Imposes ₹3 Lakh Exemplary Costs on Petitioner for Filing Frivolous Contempt Petitions Against State Officials

Punjab and Haryana High Court Imposes ₹3 Lakh Exemplary Costs on Petitioner for Filing Frivolous Contempt Petitions Against State Officials The Punjab and Haryana High Court has taken a stern stand against the abuse of judicial processes, dismissing a contempt pe...

09 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

No Prima Facie SC/ST Offence: MP High Court Grants Bail

No Prima Facie SC/ST Offence: MP High Court Grants BailIn a significant ruling, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur has granted anticipatory bail to the President of the District Bar Association

25 Jun 2026