India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

High Court Upholds Murder Conviction for Lone Shooter While Acquitting Co-accused in R.S. Pura Case

Selective Justice: High Court Confirms Life Term for Main Shooter, Acquits Three In a significant judgment delivered on April 23, 2026, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has partially overturned a conviction handed down by the trial court in the notorious

23 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Repeated Representations Do Not Revive Stale Seniority Claims: J&K and Ladakh High Court

The Clock is Ticking: Why Repeated Representations Aren't a Legal Lifeline In a firm reaffirmation of the principle that "law leans in favour of those who are alert and vigilant," the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a review petition filed by an Assistant...

08 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Homemakers Are 'Nation Builders': Supreme Court Fixes ₹30,000 Monthly Compensation for Loss of Domestic Care

From 'Housewife' to 'Nation Builder': Supreme Court Redefines Dignity and CompensationIn a landmark decision that promises to reshape India’s judicial approach tomotor accident claims, theSupreme Court of Indiahas moved beyond traditional economic methodologies to grant overdue recognition to...

11 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Paternity Determination via DNA Test Permissible Despite Previous Criminal Acquittal: Supreme Court

The Quest for Truth: Supreme Court Settles Long-Standing Paternity DisputeIn a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has clarified that a criminal acquittal un...

10 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Patna

Patna High Court Overturns Murder Conviction Under Sections 302/34 IPC Citing Wholly Unreliable Witness Testimony

A Fatal Dispute Over an Eave: Patna High Court Acquits Accused in 1994 Murder Case In a significant judgment delivered on April 9, 2026, a Division Bench of the High Court of Judicature at Patna acquitted Gaya Manjhi of murder charges, bringing an end to a legal ...

09 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Delay in Issuing Legal Notice Does Not Bar Specific Performance Under Section 16(c) SRA: Supreme Court

Beyond the Notice: Supreme Court Clarifies Standards for Specific PerformanceIn a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has held that a plaintiff’s delay in issuing a legal notice does not automatically signify a lack o...

27 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Courts Must Assess 'Evident Advantage' for Minors Under Section 8 HMGA: Supreme Court

Beyond Blank Prohibitions: Supreme Court Clarifies Minor Property Rights underSection 8In a significant ruling that promises to reshape how trial courts approach family property management, theSupreme Court of Indiahas clarified the responsibilities of courts when evaluating applications unde...

03 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

No Proximate Link Found: Bombay HC Acquits Man Accused of Abetment to Suicide under Section 306 IPC

After 27 Years: Bombay High Court Overturns Conviction in Abetment to Suicide Case In a significant judgment delivered on November 4, 2025, the Bombay High Court has acquitted an appellant convicted nearly three decades ago for the a...

04 Nov 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