India - High Court of Rajasthan

Requirement of Reasoned Orders in Judicial Revisions: Rajasthan High Court Quashes Cursory Dismissal of Criminal Petition

Silence is Not an Option: High Court Mandates Reasoned Rulings in Criminal Revisions In a significant reinforcement of judicial standards, the Rajasthan High Court (Jaipur Bench) has set aside a revision order that failed to substantiate its decisi...

19 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

Absence of Explicit Clause Restricting Out-of-State Caste Certificates Bars Cancellation of Candidature: MP High Court

Beyond Borders: MP High Court Clarifies Reservation Norms in Teaching Cadre Recruitment In a significant ruling ensuring fairness in public employment, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh has intervened to protect the rights of candidates whose professional journeys were stalled b...

12 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras High Court Rules Backwages After Acquittal Are Not Automatic: Partial Relief Granted in Corruption Case

Balancing Equity: Madras High Court Adjusts Backwages for Deceased Employee After Acquittal In a recent ruling, the Madras High Court settled a dispute regarding the financial entitlements of a deceased employee who was previously dismissed following a corruption...

11 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Rajasthan High Court Rules No Automatic Right to Convert Arrest Warrants Under Section 70(2) Cr.P.C. or 72(2) B.N.S.S.

Discretion Over Entitlement: Rajasthan HC Clarifies Rules on Warrant Conversion In a significant ruling for criminal jurisprudence in Rajasthan, a Larger Bench of theHigh Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jaipurhas brought clarity to the contentious issue of converting non-bailable arrest ...

30 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Transfer Policy Guidelines Do Not Confer Enforceable Rights Against Administrative Exigencies: Rajasthan High Court

Authority Over Geography: High Court Backs CSD's Right to Deploy StaffIn a significant ruling for government administrative autonomy, the Rajasthan High Court has clarified that transfer guidelines issued by departments are not absolute, enf...

15 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Minor Victim's 'No Objection' Cannot Quash POCSO Proceedings: Rajasthan High Court Rules

Protecting the Vulnerable:Rajasthan High CourtRules Minor’s Consent Invalid in POCSO CasesIn a significant judgment reinforcing the principles of child protection, theRajasthan High Courthas ruled that aminor victim’s consent to withdraw or "not proceed" with a criminal complaint is legally v...

13 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Appellate Authority Cannot Enhance Punishment Without Proper Suo Moto Procedure: Rajasthan High Court

Procedural Fairness Prevails: Rajasthan High Court Limits Appellate Power in Disciplinary Cases In a decision emphasizing the sanctity of due process, the Rajasthan High Court at Jaipur has set aside an order by an appellate authority that unilaterally increased the punishment ...

20 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Absence of Driving License Does Not Constitute Contributory Negligence Without Causal Link: Rajasthan High Court

Beyond the License: Rajasthan High Court Clarifies the Boundaries of Contributory Negligence In a significant ruling for motor accident claim litigation, the High Court of Rajasthan (Jaipur Bench) has affirmed that administrative violations, such as riding without a driver’s li...

07 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Rajasthan HC Upholds State-Specific Reservation Policy for Migrant Candidates in NEET PG Counseling

Closing the Doors on Inter-State Reservation: Rajasthan HC Rules on NEET PG Counseling In a significant judicial development for postgraduate medical education, the Rajasthan High Court has categorically upheld the state’s decision to limit reservation benefits—and their associ...

13 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Acquittal by 'Benefit of Doubt' in Impersonation Cases Does Not Bar Selection Scrutiny: Rajasthan High Court

Reputation First: Rajasthan HC Rules on Integrity for Public ServicesIn a significant ruling addressing the intersection of public employment andcriminal antecedents, theRajasthan High Courthas clarified that anacquittalin a criminal case does not automatically safeguard a candidate’s right t...

13 Jun 2026