India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay High Court Impleads 53 Authorities and Individuals in Suo Motu PIL Over Arpora Fire Tragedy

Casting a Wide Net: Bombay High Court Expands Scope of Arpora Fire Tragedy Probe In an assertive move to ensure comprehensive accountability for the devastating fire incident in Arpora, Goa, the Bombay High Court has directed the impleading of 53 additional respo...

13 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Civil Court Declarations on Property Title Supersede Regulatory Findings under Maharashtra Money Lending Act: Bombay High Court

When Civil Decrees Trump Regulatory Orders: Bombay High Court Clarifies Jurisdictional Limits In a significant ruling aimed at curbing the abuse of administrative processes, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has declared that when a ...

06 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

UIDAI Cannot Leave Citizens in Administrative Limbo Due to Biometric Mismatch: Bombay High Court

Caught in the System: Bombay High Court Demands Human-Centric Aadhaar Reforms For most, an Aadhaar card is a routine piece of plastic—or a digital file—essential for daily life. For twin brothers Rohit and his sibling, it became a source of agonizing "administrative limbo." After years of bat...

06 May 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Punjab Journalist Challenges Multiple Police Summons in High Court

Punjab Journalist Challenges Multiple Police Summons in High CourtIn a development that underscores the fragile intersection of political power and media freedom in contemporary India, thePunjab and Haryana High Courthas been moved by Rattandeep Singh Dhaliwal, a Bathinda-based journalist, to...

09 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

President Appoints Six New Permanent Bombay High Court Judges

President Appoints Six New PermanentBombayHigh CourtJudgesTheBombayHigh Court, a cornerstone of India’s judicial hierarchy, witnessed a significant institutional enhancement this week as sixAdditional Judgeswere sworn in aspermanent judges. This development, which followed intense administrat...

09 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

President Elevates Six Additional Judges to Permanent Status at Bombay High Court Under Article 217

Strengthening the Bench: SixAdditional JudgesElevated to Permanent Status atBombay High CourtIn a significant administrative development aimed at bolstering the strength of one of India’s most pivotal constitutional courts, theCentral Governmenthas officially notifie...

08 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

No Universal Rule That Vacancies Must Be Filled by Rules Existing at Time of Accrual: Supreme Court

From Camaraderie to Courtroom: The Long Road to Promotion in Andaman & Nicobar PoliceIn a significant ruling forservice jurisprudence, theSupreme Court of Indiahas put an end to a protracted and contentious legal battle concerning promotions within theAndaman & Nicobar Police Department. The ...

04 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Allahabad HC Mandates Disclosure of ZOCCF Reports for Bank Fraud Classification Under RBI Master Direction

Transparency in Banking: Allahabad HC Rules on Due Process in Fraud Classification In a significant ruling concerning the due process rights of bank employees during internal fraud investigations, the Allahabad High Court has underscored the necessity of transparency when class...

02 Jul 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

Doctrine of Parity in Bail: Bombay HC Sets Strict Timelines for State Challenges to Earlier Orders Under IPC & MCOCA

Parity and Procrastination: Bombay HC Sets New Standards for State AppealsIn a landmark ruling that balances the state's right to appeal against the constitutional right to personal liberty, the Bombay High Court has granted bail to Chetan Kisan Patil, an accused facing charges under the Indi...

18 Jun 2025

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Charges of Grievous Hurt and Attempt to Murder Require Objective Medical Proof: P&H High Court

Beyond Suspicion: High Court Demands Scientific Evidence for Severe IPC ChargesIn a significant ruling addressing the threshold for framing criminal charges, theHigh Court of Punjab and Haryanahas clarified that serious offences—includingattempt to murderandgrievous hurt—cannot be anchored in...

29 May 2026