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No Absolute Bar on Simultaneous Parole/Furlough for Co-Accused Under Delhi Prisons Rules: Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court Opens Door for Co-Accused Parole: No Blanket Ban, Just Smarter ScrutinyIn a ruling that balances prisoner rehabilitation with public safety, the Delhi High Court has clarified that prison rules donotimpose an absolute prohibition on granting paro...

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

No Legal Backing for Transgenders' 'Badhai' Collection; Courts Can't Legitimize Without Law: Allahabad HC

Allahabad HC: Transgenders Can't Claim Legal Turf for 'Badhai' Gifts – Custom Can't Trump LawIn a stark rejection of longstanding community traditions, theAllahabad High Court'sLucknow Benchhas ruled that transgender persons, often referred to as Kinnars, holdno enforceable legal rightto coll...

29 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Carrying Passengers Without Tickets is Serious Misconduct Warranting Termination: Allahabad High Court

No Free Rides: Allahabad HC Backs Firing of Conductor for Ticketless TreksIn a stark reminder that public transport demands accountability, theAllahabad High Courthas upheld the termination of bus conductor Jagdamba Prasad Pandey from theUttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC)...

24 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

GLR Entries Lack Probative Value Without Natural Justice, Can't Override Revenue Records for Summary Eviction: J&K&L High Court

GLR Entries Can't Trump Revenue Records: J&K&L High Court Halts Cantonment Board's Eviction DriveIn a significant ruling for land disputes in cantonment areas, theHigh Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagarhas struck down an eviction order against residents claiming proprietary right...

24 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Appellate Authority Can't Enhance Punishment In Delinquent's Own Appeal Without Suo Moto Procedure: Rajasthan High Court

Rajasthan High Court Draws Line: No Punishment Hike in Worker's Own Appeal Without Proper ProcedureIn a significant ruling for disciplinary actions in public sector undertakings, the Rajasthan High Court at Jaipur has held that an appellate authority cannot enhance an employee'...

23 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

'Ordinarily' in Rule 14 Allows Parole Despite Absconding if Facts Warrant: Rajasthan High Court

Escape from Open Camp, But Parole Beckons After 17 YearsIn a nuanced ruling balancing rehabilitation against past breaches, theRajasthan High Court at Jodhpurhas granted a first-time 20-day parole to Bhuriya alias Jagdish, a life convict serving time for murder and robbery. The Division Bench...

23 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Discharge of Probationer Judge Founded on Specific Misconduct Without Inquiry Violates Art 311(2): AP High Court

Chit-Chat in Courtroom Leads to Judge's Reinstatement: AP High Court Slams 'Punitive' DischargeIn a significant ruling for judicial probationers, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati has reinstated M. Manasa, a former Additional Junior Civil Judge (Probationer), after ...

23 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Rajasthan HC Addresses Petition by Dr. Jwala Prasad Kaloshia & Ors Against State in Service Dispute

Doctors' Stand Against State: Rajasthan HC's Verdict in Kaloshia Case Signals Shift in Service BattlesIn a case that spotlights tensions between medical professionals and government administration, the Rajasthan High Court has issued a ruling inDr. Jwala Prasad Kaloshia & Ors. v the State of ...

23 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Student's Petition Against CBSE on Education Eligibility: Delhi High Court Delivers Ruling

Student Battles CBSE in Court: Delhi High Court Steps InIn a closely watched education dispute, the Delhi High Court has ruled inManish Saini v Central Board of Secondary Education & Ors., addressing a student's challenge to the board's administrative decisions. With no specific judges listed...

23 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

High Courts Can't Direct Cut-Off Revision in PSC Recruitments Without Arbitrariness Proof: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Shields RPSC from Cut-Off Overhaul: No Free Pass for Challengers In a decisive blow to overreaching judicial interventions, theSupreme Court of Indiahas overturned a Rajasthan High Court directive that sought to force theRajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)to slash cut-off...

23 Apr 2026