India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay HC Denies PCC to 26/11 Acquitted Accused

Bombay HC Denies PCC to 26/11 Acquitted Accused, Prioritizing Security Over Livelihood RightsIn a stark reminder of the enduring shadow cast by terrorism allegations, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition by Fahim Ansari, the only accused acquitted in the infa...

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Meghalaya

POCSO Proceedings Quashable Under S.528 BNSS in Consensual Adolescent Cases If Ends of Justice Demand: Meghalaya HC

When Love Meets Law: Meghalaya HC Charts Path to Quash POCSO Cases in Teen RomancesIn a nuanced ruling that bridges strict legal mandates with societal realities, the Meghalaya High Court has held that proceedings under the POCSO Act can be quashed under Section 528 of the BNSS in exceptional...

30 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Meghalaya

Section 106(1) BNS Offences Can't Be Quashed on Compromise with Deceased's Heirs: Meghalaya HC

"Criminal Justice Isn't for Sale": Meghalaya HC Draws Line on Fatal Crash SettlementsIn a stern rebuke to settling serious road accident cases out of court, the High Court of Meghalaya at Shillong has dismissed a petition to quash an FIR for causing dea...

26 Feb 2026

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Centre Notifies Two High Court Chief Justice Appointments

Centre Notifies Two High Court Chief Justice AppointmentsIn a significant development for India's judicial landscape, the Government of India on January 1, 2026, notified the appointments of two new Chief Justices for high courts, clearing just two out of five recomm...

16 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Appeal Against Acquittal in Bailable Offences Lies Only Before High Court: Karnataka HC

High Court Rules: Appeals Against Acquittal in Bailable Offences Must Be Filed Only in High Court, Not Sessions Court Introduction In a significant ruling on appellate jurisdiction in criminal matters, the Karnataka High Court has set aside a conviction order passed by a Sessions Court, empha...

16 Jan 2026

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Justice Revati Mohite Dere Takes Oath As Chief Justice Of Meghalaya High Court

s/o Col (Retd) BPS Sirohi, A 82, Defence Enclave, Sardhana Road, Kankerkhera, Meerut – 250001, Uttar Pradesh. It is really great and most interesting to see that Hon’ble Mrs Justice Revati Mohite Dere known all over for speaking truth to power was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Meghalay...

14 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Justice Soumen Sen Sworn In as Kerala Chief Justice

Justice Soumen Sen Assumes Charge as 40th Chief Justice of Kerala High Court In a ceremonial milestone for India's judiciary, Justice Soumen Sen was sworn in as the 40th Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court on January 10, 2025, marking a pivotal transition in one of the nation's key appella...

10 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Individual Acts Affecting Law & Order Don't Warrant Preventive Detention Under MPDA Act: Bombay HC

Bombay High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Order, Emphasizing Distinction Between Law & Order and Public Order Introduction In a significant ruling that underscores the stringent safeguards required for preventive detention, the Bombay High Court has quashed a detention order issued under...

09 Jan 2026

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High Court Shifts: Mohite-Dere to Meghalaya, Gupta to Uttarakhand

High Court Shifts: Mohite-Dere to Meghalaya, Gupta to Uttarakhand In a stirring farewell address that resonated through the hallowed halls of the Bombay High Court, Justice Revati Mohite-Dere implored the legal community to "speak truth to power, challenge injustice and stand firmly for the v...

09 Jan 2026

India - National Company Law Tribunal

Recent NCLT Rulings Clarify Insolvency and Business Law Thresholds

Recent NCLT Rulings Clarify Insolvency and Business Law Thresholds In the bustling landscape of Indian business law, January 2026 has brought a flurry of significant decisions from tribunals and regulatory authorities, underscoring the judiciary's commitment to procedural clarity and fairness...

03 Jan 2026