India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Directs Withdrawal of Lookout Circular Following Petitioner's Acquittal in Criminal Case

From Judicial Relief to Travel Freedom: Madras HC Orders Closing of Lookout CircularIn a recent clarification regarding the rights of individuals following a legal exoneration, the Madras High Court has mandated that government authorities ensure the formal withdrawal of lookout circulars aft...

23 Jan 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 the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jaipur has brought clarity to the contentious issue of converting non...

30 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Mechanical Reversal of Discharge Order Without Judicial Mind is Unsustainable: Rajasthan High Court

Beyond the "Post Office" Approach: Rajasthan HC Clarifies Limits of Revisional Jurisdiction In a significant ruling, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur has reaffirmed that lower courts, when exercising revisional jurisdiction, cannot act as mere "conduits" or...

06 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Rajasthan HC Adjourns Criminal Appeals Pending Trial of Co-Accused to Prevent Conflicting Judicial Findings

Balancing Consistency: Rajasthan High Court Pauses Appeals Pending Co-Accused Trials In a significant procedural development, the Rajasthan High Court, Bench at Jaipur, has opted to adjourn two interconnected criminal appeals. The Court ruled that ...

06 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Magistrate Must Observe Section 223 BNSS Safeguards Before Ordering FIR Against Public Servants: Rajasthan High Court

Shielding Public Duty: Rajasthan High Court Sets Aside Mechanical FIR Orders In a significant ruling that emphasizes the necessity of judicial caution, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan has underscored the vital importance of procedural safeguards when dealing with cri...

07 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Rajasthan HC Clarifies Rules for Releasing Vehicles Seized Under Mining Laws: Confiscation Proceedings Take Precedence

Navigating the Maze: Rajasthan High Court Clarifies Vehicle Release Procedures in Mining Cases In a recent order that provides much-needed clarity for vehicle owners entangled in mining law disputes, the Rajasthan High Court (Jodhpur Bench) has established a definitive protocol...

07 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Rajasthan High Court Grants Bail in Corruption Case Under Section 483 BNSS: Factors Favoring Custodial Release

Balancing Justice: Rajasthan High Court Grants Bail to Head Constable in Bribery Case In a recent judicial order, the High Court of Rajasthan (Jodhpur Bench) has granted bail to Ashok Kumar Patidar, a Head Constable previously remanded in custody on charges related to the Preve...

09 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Gujarat High Court Dismisses Revenue Appeal, Reaffirming Limited Disallowance of Bogus Purchases as Settled Law

Settled Precedent Trumps Revenue Appeal: Gujarat High Court Refuses to Revisit Bogus Purchase Disputes In a significant move reinforcing judicial consistency regarding "bogus purchases," the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad recently dismissed a tax appeal filed by the Pr...

27 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Appellate Courts Must Adhere to Indian Succession Act Jurisdiction: Gujarat HC Rules on Remand

Procedural Misstep: Gujarat High Court Clarifies Appellate Jurisdiction in Succession Matters In a definitive ruling aimed at streamlining the adjudication of succession and probate disputes, the High Court of Gujarat has emphasized that appellate courts must strictly observe t...

27 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Gujarat High Court Modifies Disciplinary Penalty for Retired Employee Following Non-Speaking Orders

Justice After Thirteen Years: Court Intervenes in Retiree’s Long-Standing Service Dispute In a move to end a protracted legal battle spanning over a decade, the High Court of Gujarat recently intervened in a service dispute involving a retired employee of the Paschim Gujar...

27 Jan 2026