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 - Supreme Court

Over 650 Lawyers Condemn Delhi Police Violence Against Student Protesters, Demand Judicial Inquiry

Over 650 Lawyers CondemnDelhi PoliceViolence Against Student Protesters, Demand Judicial InquiryIn an unprecedented show of solidarity from the legal fraternity, over 650 lawyers, including a cohort of the country’s most respected senior advocates, have issued a scathing condemnation of theDe...

22 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala HC Mulls Navy Deployment for Shipwreck Damage Assessment

Kerala HC Mulls Navy Deployment for Shipwreck Damage AssessmentTheKerala High Courthas adopted a proactive, interventionist approach regarding the aftermath of theMSC Elsa-3shipwreck. In a recent hearing concerning a batch ofpublic interest litigations, aDivision Benchcomprising Justice Raja ...

15 Jul 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Examines Legal Advertising on Social Media

Supreme Court Examines Legal Advertising on Social MediaIn a significant move that highlights the ongoing tension between technological advancement and the preservation of professional decorum, theSupreme Court of Indiahas issued a formal notice to theBar Council of India(BCI). The developmen...

15 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Allahabad High Court Questions Gram Pradhan Appointment Under Section 12(3-A) Of UP Panchayat Raj Act

Allahabad High CourtQuestionsGram PradhanAppointment Under Section 12(3-A) Of UP Panchayat Raj ActIn a significant legal development addressing the sanctity of local self-governance, theLucknow Bench of theAllahabad High Courthas initiated a stringent inquiry into the Uttar Pradesh government...

11 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Refuses Stay on MLA's Conviction

Delhi High Court Refuses Stay on MLA's Conviction: A Hard Lesson on AccountabilityIn a significant legal development that carries heavy implications for the legislative landscape of Madhya Pradesh, the Delhi High Court on Friday officially dismissed ...

11 Jul 2026

India - Supreme Court

Maharashtra Appoints Justice Desai to Lead UCC Committee

Maharashtra Appoints Justice Desai to Lead Formal Effort for Uniform Civil CodeIn a significant policy shift aimed at reforming the legal framework governing personal relations, the Maharashtra government has officially constituted a high-level, seven-member e...

10 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Blanket Ban On Religious Rites Violates Articles 25 And 26: High Court Of Himachal Pradesh

Blanket Ban On Religious Rites Violates Articles 25 And 26: High Court Of Himachal Pradesh The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has delivered a significant ruling balancing the sanctity of religious traditions with the maintenance of public order. In a dispute cent...

17 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

HP High Court Upholds Extension of Chief Secretary Amidst Pending Corruption Inquiry: Rule 16 of AIS (DCRB) Rules 1958 Applied

Judicial Restraint in Governance: HP High Court Upholds Extension for Chief Secretary Amidst Criminal Proceedings In a significant ruling regarding the limits of judicial intervention in executive policy, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has dism...

21 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Recruitment Rules Prevail Over Advertisement Terms: Himachal Pradesh High Court Dismisses Teacher Appointment Plea

Recruitment Rules Prevail Over Advertisement Terms: Himachal Pradesh High Court Dismisses Teacher Appointment Plea In a significant ruling regarding service jurisprudence, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has clarified the primacy of statutory guidelines over recruitment advertisements. Jus...

17 Nov 2025