India - Supreme Court

Indian Railways Not Deemed Distribution Licensee Under Section 14 Electricity Act; Liable for Cross-Subsidy Surcharge as Consumer: Supreme Court

Railways Derailed: Supreme Court Rules It's Just Another Power Consumer, Not a LicenseeIn a landmark verdict that could reshape how India's vast railway network procures electricity, the Supreme Court on May 8, 2026, dismissed appeals by Indian Railways, holding it is aconsumerunder the Elect...

09 May 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Cyber Crimes Under IT Act Sections 66-C & 66-D Can't Be Quashed on Compromise: Rajasthan High Court

Cyber Fraud Compromise Rejected: Rajasthan HC Shields Digital Trust from Private SettlementsIn a firm stance against treating cyber crimes as mere personal squabbles, the Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur dismissed petitions to quash an FIR despite a settlement between the accuse...

08 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

High Court Directions Mandating Tabular Antecedents in Bail Orders Are Mere Suggestions, Not Binding: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Shields Sessions Judge: High Court Bail Format Rules Deemed 'Suggestions Only'In a significant ruling on judicial independence, the Supreme Court of India has expunged scathing observations and directions against Rajasthan Sessions Judge A...

07 May 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Single Success Doesn't Confer Personality Rights, Expansion Would Lead to Absurdity: Delhi High Court

CLAT Topper's Triumph Turns Toxic: Delhi HC Slaps Injunction on Rival Edtech's Smear CampaignIn a dramatic showdown between rival coaching giants, theDelhi High Courthas granted anex-parte ad-interim injunctionto Toprankers Edtech Solutions Private Limited (operating as LegalEdge) and allies ...

05 May 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Second FIR Under Section 409 IPC Permissible If Further Audit Reveals New Facts: Rajasthan High Court

When Audits Uncover Hidden Hands: Rajasthan HC Greenlights Second FIR in ₹40 Lakh Medical EmbezzlementIn a ruling that balances investigative flexibility with safeguards against abuse, the Rajasthan High Court at Jaipur dismissed a petition to quash a second FIR under

04 May 2026

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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