India - High Court of Gauhati

Sudden Fight Over Land Attracts Exception 4 to S.300 IPC, Reducing 302 Conviction to 304 Part-I: Gauhati High Court

From Dao Blow to Reduced Term: Gauhati HC Rules Sudden Land Clash Not MurderIn a nuanced ruling on April 20, 2026, the Gauhati High Court bench ofJustice Michael ZothankhumaandJustice Kaushik Goswamimodified the murder conviction of Md. Fazar Ali from Section 302 IPC to Section 304 Part-I IPC...

28 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Appoints Justice Hrishikesh Roy as BCA Ombudsman After Justice Oka Declines Over Adjudicatory Role

Supreme Court Shifts Gears: Justice Hrishikesh Roy Takes Helm as BCA OmbudsmanIn a swift administrative pivot, the Supreme Court of India has appointed former judgeJustice Hrishikesh Royas the new Ombudsman for theBihar Cricket Association (BCA), replacingJustice Abh...

25 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Insufficient NIA Evidence Warrants Discharge of Accused in Malegaon 2006 Blasts: Bombay HC Under Section 21 NIA Act

Bombay HC Slams NIA's 'Altogether New Story,' Discharges Four in 2006 Malegaon BlastsIn a stinging rebuke to theNational Investigation Agency (NIA), theBombay High Courthas discharged four men accused in the deadly 2006 Malegaon bomb blasts that killed 31 and injured over 300. A division benc...

24 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

No Bar on Journalism for UP Basic Education Teachers as Conduct Rules 1956 Inapplicable: Allahabad HC

Teacher's Journalism Side Gig Cleared: Allahabad HC Strikes Down Reversion OrderIn a significant ruling for educators in Uttar Pradesh's basic education system, the Allahabad High Court at Lucknow Bench has quashed a 2009 order reverting a teacher from Assistant Teacher (Junior Basic School) ...

23 Apr 2026

India -

Subsisting Contracts Don't Bar Fresh Tender for Future Period: Delhi High Court

Delhi HC: No Roadblock to New Tenders Just Because Old Contracts LingerIn a significant ruling for government procurement, the Delhi High Court has affirmed that authorities can float fresh tenders for future periods even while existing contracts run their course. A

22 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Bar Associations Risk Suspension and Fresh Polls for Defying 30% Women Representation Mandate: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Draws Battle Line: Suspend Bar Associations Over 30% Women Quota DefianceIn a decisive escalation of its campaign for gender equality in the legal profession, theSupreme Court of Indiahas issued astern warningto Bar Associations nationwide. Non-compliance with the mandate for30%...

22 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Strikes Down Haryana Ad-Hoc Regularization Policy

Supreme Court Strikes Down Haryana's Arbitrary Ad-Hoc Regularization PolicyIn a significant reinforcement of constitutional mandates on public employment, theSupreme Court of Indiahas struck down Haryana'sJuly 7, 2014notifications aimed at regularizing ad hoc, contractual, and daily wage empl...

20 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi Court Takes Cognizance u/s 3 r/w 70 PMLA Against Vadra in Land Deal Despite Pending Predicate Probe: Rouse Ave Ruling

Vadra Summoned: Delhi Court Greenlights PMLA Probe in Explosive Haryana Land FlipIn a pivotal ruling, Special Judge Sushant Changotra atDelhi's Rouse Avenue District Courthastaken cognizanceof the Enforcement Directorate's (ED)prosecution complaintunderSections 3 and 70 of thePrevention of Mo...

16 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Holds High Court Erred in Directing Transgender Petitioner to Non-Adjudicatory Advisory Committee; Grants Interim Relief for Teaching Vacancies

Supreme Court Steps In: Transwoman Jane Kaushik Gets Green Light to Apply for Delhi Teaching Jobs, Gender Be DamnedIn a swift intervention blending critique and compassion, a Supreme Court bench comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan issued notic...

13 Apr 2026

India -

Broad Daylight Murder of Senior Lawyer in Mirzapur

Broad Daylight Murder of Senior Lawyer in MirzapurIn a brazen act that has sent shockwaves through Uttar Pradesh's legal fraternity,senior advocate Rajiv Singh, aged approximately 40-45, was gunned down in broad daylight while on his routine morning walk in Mirzapur district's Katra area. The...

11 Apr 2026