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Unfounded Scandalous Allegations Against Judicial Officers Impermissible in Pleadings: J&K & Ladakh High Court

High Court Draws Line: No Escape for Scandalous Judge Attacks Via Petition WithdrawalIn a stern rebuke that echoes across courtrooms, theHigh Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagarhas refused to let petitioners and their counsel walk away scot-free after leveling explosive, unsubstan...

01 May 2026

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Karnataka HC: Writ Petition Not Maintainable for Copyright Infringement in Film Certification; Remedy Lies in Civil Suit

Karnataka High Court Shields Film Certification from Plagiarism Drama: 'Dhurandhar-2' Screening Stays OnIn a decisive ruling, theKarnataka High Courtdismissed a writ petition by filmmakerSantosh Kumar R.S., who alleged that the blockbuster'Dhurandhar-2'—produced ...

01 May 2026

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Appointment of Central Govt Employees as Vote Counting Staff Valid Under ECI Delegation: Calcutta HC

Calcutta HC Shoots Down TMC's Fears: Central Staff Okay for Vote CountingIn a swift dismissal ahead of West Bengal's vote counting, the Calcutta High Court rejected the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s writ petition challenging a directiv...

01 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Orders Forensic Probe of Biren Singh Audio

Supreme Court Orders Forensic Probe of Biren Singh AudioIn a significant development in the protracted judicial scrutiny over Manipur's ethnic violence, theSupreme Court of Indiahas directed theNational Forensic Sciences University (NFSU)in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, to conduct a comprehensive for...

01 May 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in Film Leak

Madras High CourtDeniesAnticipatory Bailin High-Profile Film Leak CaseIn a ruling that underscores the judiciary's firm stance against pre-release film piracy, theMadras High CourtonApril 30, 2026, dismissed theanticipatory bailpetition of D. Uma Shankar, one of the accused in the unauthorize...

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

No Sane Person De-Boards Running Train: Gujarat HC Upholds Rs 8 Lakh Compensation under Section 124A Railways Act

"No Sane Person Would De-Board a Running Train": Gujarat HC Shields Passenger Kin from Railways' Suicide TheoryIn a pointed rebuke to hyper-technical defenses, theGujarat High Courthas upheld a Railway Claims Tribunal's award of Rs 8 lakh compensation plus 9% interest to Mandabai, mother of P...

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Physical Assault and Threats Creating Psychological Fear Attract Section 8 Goa Children's Act: Bombay HC at Goa Refuses FIR Quashing

"Aimed at Instilling Fear": Bombay HC Rejects Bid to Quash Child Abuse Charges in Beach Assault CaseIn a ruling emphasizing protection against both physical harm and psychological terror on minors, theHigh Court of Bombay at Goaon April 29, 2026, dismissed a petition by four me...

30 Apr 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

India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Disabled Daughter Eligible for Family Pension Despite Omission in Declaration: J&K&L High Court under Rule 23 SBI Pension Rules

Crippled Daughter's Pension Victory: J&K High Court Rejects Bank's Hyper-Technical StandIn a compassionate ruling that prioritizes human need over paperwork slips, theHigh Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagardismissed an appeal by theState Bank of India (SBI), upholding a physicall...

30 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Khera's Bail Plea

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Khera's Anticipatory Bail PleaIn a closely watched case blending political rhetoric, allegations of document forgery, and fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution, theSupreme Court of Indiaon Thursday reserved its judgment on Congress leader P...

30 Apr 2026