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Section 50 NDPS Act Safeguards Applicable Only to Personal Searches, Not Baggage: Kerala High Court

Beyond the Personal Search: Kerala High Court Clarifies NDPS Act ComplianceThe Kerala High Court has issued a significant clarification regarding the procedural safeguards mandated by Section 50 of the Narcot...

16 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

High Court Upholds Constitution of Nagar Panchayat Swarghat Under Section 3 of HP Municipal Act: No Arbitrariness Found

Rural Concerns vs. Urban Growth: High Court Upholds Swarghat Nagar Panchayat Status The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has delivered a definitive ruling regarding the contentious creation of the Nagar Panchayat Swarghat in the Bilaspur d...

06 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

High Court of Himachal Pradesh Quashes FIR Under BNS Sections Following Amicable Settlement Between Parties

Harmony Over Litigation: High Court Quashes FIR Following Mutual Compromise In a significant order passed on April 7, 2026, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has underscored the judicial preference for conflict resolution through mediation, even i...

07 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Jharkhand

Exercise of Power Under Article 165(1) Constitution of India: Jharkhand Appoints New Advocate General Following Resignation

Shift in Legal Leadership: Jharkhand Appoints New Advocate General Amidst Political ScrutinyIn a significant administrative transition within the state’s constitutional hierarchy, the Jharkhand government has appointed Senior Advocate Ro...

15 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Reproduction Rights: Delhi HC Permits Sperm Retrieval from Comatose Soldier, Prioritizing Marital Intent over Procedural Consent Under ART Act

Beyond Procedure: Delhi High Court Upholds Reproductive Autonomy for Comatose Soldier’s Wife In a poignant judgment that balances legal rigidity with the sanctity of personal autonomy, the Delhi High Court has permitted the retrieval and cryopreservation of sperm...

13 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Jharkhand

Jharkhand HC Disposes of PIL After State Commits to Providing Annual Health Insurance Coverage to Practising Advocates

Securing the Defenders:Jharkhand High CourtDisposes ofPILOver Advocate InsuranceIn a significant move for the legal fraternity in Jharkhand, theHigh Court at Ranchihas decided to close a long-standingPublic Interest Litigation(PIL) that sought to secure comprehensive health insurance and fina...

13 Jun 2026

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Discretionary Nature of Section 143-A NI Act: J&K&L High Court Upholds Interim Compensation Based on Accused's Conduct

When Conduct Matters: High Court Clarifies Discretion in Interim Compensation Under NI ActIn a significant ruling concerning the procedural landscape of cheque dishonour cases, the

12 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Refuses Reopening of CBSE Re-evaluation Portal

Delhi High CourtRefuses Reopening ofCBSERe-evaluation Portal: Balancing Individual Grievances and Systemic TimelinesIn a significant determination regarding the sanctity of the academic calendar and the procedural efficiency of national examinations, theDelhi High CourtonFridaydeclined to iss...

12 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Abuse of Process: Delhi High Court Rejects Repeated Bail Pleas in POCSO Conviction, Imposes Rs 25k Costs

A Cycle of Delay: Delhi High Court Slams Serial Bail Applications In a stinging rebuke to a convicted offender, the Delhi High Court has dismissed a request for interim suspension of sentence, highlighting a systemic pattern of filing repetitive and unsubstantiat...

12 May 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

MCOCA Prosecution Against Developers Confirmed: Bombay High Court Rejects Quashing Plea Over Gangster Links

Gangster Nexus in Real Estate:Bombay High CourtUpholds MCOCA Charges Against DevelopersTheBombay High Courthas delivered a significant ruling in the ongoing legal battle over a Powai land dispute, refusing toquashchargesheetproceedings under theMaharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999...

09 Jun 2026