India - High Court of Jharkhand

Doctrine of Necessity Overrides Potential Bias in Single-Member Statutory Bodies: Jharkhand High Court

When Necessity Trumps Neutrality: The Jharkhand HC Verdict on the Lokayukta’s DilemmaIn a significant ruling regarding the limits of administrative impartiality, the High Court of Jharkhand has upheld an order passed...

12 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Allahabad HC Limits Habeas Corpus Pleas Against Initial Arrests After Cognizance: Reaffirms Validity of Judicial Remand

The Pandora’s Box Shuts: Allahabad HC Rules Against Habeas Corpus Petitions for Delayed Arrest ChallengesIn a significant judicial development aimed at preventing the "floodgates" of litigation, theAllahabadHigh Courthas ruled that aWrit of Habeas Corpusis not maintainable once an accused per...

27 May 2026

India - High Court of Jharkhand

State Is Vicariously Liable for Tortious Acts of Its Employees in Motor Accidents: Jharkhand High Court

Beyond Sovereign Immunity: Jharkhand High Court Reinforces State Liability for Police Vehicle Accidents In a significant ruling that underscores the accountability of state-owned vehicles, the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi has upheld the liability of the Jharkhand Poli...

25 Apr 2025

India - High Court of Jharkhand

Granting of Probate Under Section 276 of the Indian Succession Act: High Court of Jharkhand Rules on Testator’s Will

Verifying the Last Wish: Jharkhand High Court Approves Probate for Sitaram Lohia’s Will In a recent ruling, the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi brought a long-standing testamentary matter to a close, granting probate to the executor of the last Will and testament of the late ...

13 Jun 2025

India - High Court of Jharkhand

Insurance Policy's PA Cover Entitles Deceased Employee-Driver's Heirs to Compensation: High Court of Jharkhand

Beyond Negligence: Jharkhand HC Recognizes Driver's Entitlement to Personal Accident Insurance In a significant ruling for legal heirs of deceased drivers, theHigh Court of Jharkhandhas clarified that the Personal Accident (PA) cover provided in a vehicle insurance policy extends to a driver ...

22 Jan 2025

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

Legal Battle Escalates in Twisha Sharma Death Case

Legal Battle Escalates in Twisha Sharma Death CaseThe untimely death of 33-year-old former model and actor Twisha Sharma has transcended a local tragedy to become a focal point of intense legal contention in Madhya Pradesh. With petitions moving toward the Principal Bench of the

22 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Chargesheet Documents Need No Formal Proof Under S.294 CrPC If Genuineness Undisputed: Supreme Court

Defense Unlocked: Supreme Court Eases Path to Exhibiting Chargesheet DocumentsIn a procedural victory for accused persons, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that documents already part of the prosecution's chargesheet can be marked as defense exhibits without formal proof of...

27 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

No Right to Blanket Regularisation for Para-Teachers; SC Directs Jharkhand to Implement 50% Quota in Recruitment Rules: Supreme Court

Para-Teachers' Desire Meets State's Desirability Test: Supreme Court Charts Middle Path in Jharkhand SagaIn a nuanced verdict balancing teachers' aspirations with constitutional mandates on public employment, the Supreme Court of India dismissed appeals by thousands of para-tea...

07 May 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 - Supreme Court

Binding Timelines in SOP for Translation & Filing of Legal Aid Appeals Mandatory: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Cracks Down on Legal Aid Delays: SOP with Ironclad Timelines to Fast-Track JusticeIn a landmark move to dismantle bureaucratic hurdles in legal aid, theSupreme Court of Indiahas issued a detailedStandard Operating Procedure (SOP)mandating strict timelines for translating and tra...

16 Apr 2026