India - Supreme Court

Dismissal of SLP Upholds Eviction Under Maharashtra Rent Control Act Despite Co-Ownership Claim: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Ends L&T's 68-Year Hold on Pali Hill Luxury Bungalow, Dismisses Final AppealIn a swift ruling, the Supreme Court of India on April 27, 2026, dismissed special leave petitions filed by engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T), upholding a Bombay High Court

29 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

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Delhi High Court Justice Karia Recuses from Kejriwal Contempt PIL

Delhi High Court Justice Karia Recuses from Kejriwal Contempt PILIn a development that highlights the judiciary's commitment to impartiality amid politically charged litigation, Justice Tejas Karia of the Delhi High Court recused himself on Wednesday from hearing...

22 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Strikes Down Haryana Ad-Hoc Regularization Policy

Supreme Court Strikes Down Haryana's Arbitrary Ad-Hoc Regularization PolicyIn a significant reinforcement of constitutional mandates on public employment, theSupreme Court of Indiahas struck down Haryana'sJuly 7, 2014notifications aimed at regularizing ad hoc, contractual, and daily wage empl...

20 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Orissa

Orissa HC Quashes Non-Compoundable 498A IPC Case in Matrimonial Dispute After Amicable Settlement Using Inherent Powers Under Section 528 BNSS

'Prolonged Litigation Aggravates Bitterness': Orissa HC Quashes 498A Case Against In-Laws After Amicable SettlementIn a pragmatic nod to reconciliation in family feuds, theHigh Court of Orissa at Cuttackhas quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 323, 354, ...

18 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Orders Kejriwal Video Takedown

Delhi High CourtOrders Takedown of Unauthorized Kejriwal Court Videos Amid Recusal RowIn a firm assertion of judicial protocol, theDelhi High Courthas directed theDelhi Policeto immediately remove all unauthorized video recordings circulating online ofAam Aadmi Party (AAP)convenor Arvind Kejr...

15 Apr 2026

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Magistrate's S.156(3) CrPC Order Directing Probe Can't Be Quashed by Weighing Accused Defences: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Revives NRI Land Fraud Probe: High Courts Can't Play Detective at FIR StageIn a significant ruling on the boundaries of judicial interference in criminal probes, the Supreme Court of India has overturned a Karnataka High Court decision that quashed ...

14 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Kejriwal Seeks Recusal of Justice Sharma in Liquor Case

Kejriwal's Bold Recusal Bid Echoes ED's Past SuccessIn a dramatic courtroom showdown at the Delhi High Court, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal personally argued for the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) criminal revis...

14 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Veil of Partnership Lifted to Uncover Illegal Sub-letting Under Karnataka Rent Act: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Tears Through Partnership Facade: Illegal Sub-Letting Can't Hide Behind Firm ReconstitutionIn a significant ruling on rent control laws, the Supreme Court of India has empowered courts to "lift the veil" of partnership arrangements suspected of masking unauthorized sub-letting. ...

11 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Gujarat HC Upholds 660-Day Jail for Maintenance Default

Gujarat HC Upholds 660-Day Jail for Maintenance Default, Reinforcing Husband's Legal and Ethical DutiesIn a ruling that underscores the judiciary's firm stance on family maintenance obligations, the Gujarat High Court has upheld a family court's order sentencing a husband to 660 days' simple ...

10 Apr 2026