India - High Court of Bombay

Justice Ravindra Ghuge Named Bombay High Court Acting Chief

Justice Ravindra Ghuge NamedBombay High CourtActing ChiefIn a significant administrative shift within the Indian judiciary, theCentral Governmenthas officially notified the appointment of Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge as theActing Chief Justiceof theBombay High Court. This development foll...

02 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

Appointment of Justice Vivek Rusia as Acting Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court under Article 223

Transition at the Bench: Justice Vivek Rusia Appointed Acting Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High CourtFollowing the high-profile elevation of Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva to the Supreme Court of India, the

02 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

'No Sudden Financial Crisis After 20 Years': MP High Court Bars Compassionate Appointment in BSNL

'Emergency Long Over': Madhya Pradesh HC Rejects BSNL Job Plea 20 Years After Father's DeathIn a stark reminder that compassionate appointments are forimmediatecrises—not decades-old claims—theHigh Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpurdismissed awrit petitionby Akash Tiwari seeking a job inBhar...

07 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

Stamp Duty on Mining Leases Determined as of Execution Date at 5% of Avg Annual Royalty, No Dead Rent or Penalty: MP High Court

Mining Lease Stamp Duty Slashed:MP High CourtInsists on Execution Date Rule, Axes Rs 2.44 Crore DemandIn a significant ruling for mining firms and stamp duty payers, theMadhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpurhas quashed exorbitant demands totaling over Rs 2.44 crore against cement major M/s Jai...

19 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

MP HC Mandates Maternity Leave for Female Students, Relaxes Attendance Barriers

MP High Court Rules Pregnancy Cannot Hinder Women's Higher Education, Directs Attendance RelaxationIntroductionIn a landmark judgment emphasizinggender equalityin education, theMadhya Pradesh High Courthas ruled that marriage and pregnancy must not obstruct a woman's pursuit of higher studies...

02 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

MP High Court Dismisses Mining Petition for Lack of Locus Standi

MP High Court Dismisses Mining Petition for Lack of Locus Standi Introduction In a decision underscoring the stringent requirements for invoking writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution, a division bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur has dismissed a petition alle...

12 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

No Presumption of Wife's Earning Capacity at Interim Maintenance Stage: Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court Rules No Presumption of Wife's Earning Capacity in Interim Maintenance Proceedings Introduction In a significant ruling for family law practitioners, the Delhi High Court has held that courts cannot presume a wife's earning capacity or ability to maintain herself at the inter...

07 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

VDIS Declaration Doesn't Bar Scrutiny for Under-Declared Income: MP HC

VDIS Declaration Doesn't Bar Scrutiny for Under-Declared Income: Madhya Pradesh High Court Introduction In a significant ruling for tax practitioners and assessees, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur has clarified the scope of protections under the Voluntary Disclosure of Income Sch...

07 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

High Courts Deliver Pivotal Rulings on GST and Tax Procedures

High Courts Deliver Pivotal Rulings on GST and Tax Procedures In a significant week for Indian jurisprudence spanning December 28, 2025, to January 3, 2026, High Courts across the country issued a flurry of decisions addressing procedural hurdles in GST and income tax matters, while the Supre...

06 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

Advance Increment Vested Right for Pre-2014 Training: MP HC

MP High Court Upholds Advance Increment as Vested Right for Judicial Employees' Computer Training Introduction In a significant ruling for service law, the Madhya Pradesh High Court on January 5, 2026, declared that Class III judicial employees who completed computer training between February...

06 Jan 2026