India - High Court of Allahabad

Parity in Bail Cannot Be Claimed if Previous Orders Were Obtained Through Misrepresentation: Allahabad High Court

Parity Found Wanting: Allahabad High Court Denies Bail to Murder Accused In a stern reminder that the principle of parity is not a blanket "get out of jail" card, the Allahabad High Court has rejected the second bail application of Varish Khan. The applicant, accused underSections 396(dacoity...

22 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Jharkhand

Jharkhand High Court Directs Insurance Firm To Pay Penalty Under Employees Compensation Act Rules

Jharkhand High Court Directs Insurance Firm To Pay Penalty Under Employees Compensation Act RulesIn a significant ruling, the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi has reinforced the protective framework of the Employees Compensation Act, 1923. Presided over by Justice S...

25 Jul 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Rules Railway Guard Promotions Must Be Counted For Modified Assured Career Progression Benefits

Supreme CourtRules Railway Guard Promotions Must Be Counted For Modified Assured Career Progression BenefitsTheSupreme Courtof India has delivered a landmark ruling clarifying the applicability of theModified Assured Career Progression (MACP) Schemefor personnel within theIndian Railways. A d...

24 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Permits Urgent Hearing On NIA Probe Into Cockroach Janta Party Protests Matter

Delhi High Court Permits Urgent Hearing On NIA Probe Into Cockroach Janta Party Protests MatterTheDelhi High Courthas officially agreed to conduct an urgent hearing on aPublic Interest Litigation (PIL)that demands a comprehensive investigation by theNational Investigation Agency (NIA)into the...

24 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Chhattisgarh

Tripling on Motorcycle Not Automatically Contributory Negligence: Chhattisgarh High Court Rules

Tripling on Motorcycle Not AutomaticallyContributory Negligence:Chhattisgarh High CourtRulesTheChhattisgarh High Courthas delivered a significant judgment regardingmotor accident claims, declaring that the mere presence of three persons on a motorcycle does not automatically constitute "contr...

11 Jul 2026

India - Supreme Court

Erroneous Invocation of Section 125A RPA at Cognizance Stage Held Curable: Supreme Court of India

Erroneous Invocation of Section 125A RPA atCognizanceStage Held Curable:Supreme Court of IndiaIn a significant ruling regarding criminal procedure, theSupreme Court of Indiahas clarified that a Magistrate’s error in takingcognizanceunder an incorrect legislative provision does not automatical...

01 Jul 2026

India - Supreme Court

Mere Presence Does Not Establish Conspiracy: Supreme Court

Mere Presence Does Not Establish Conspiracy:Supreme CourtIn a significant ruling clarifying the threshold for provingcriminal conspiracyunder thePrevention of Corruption Act(PC Act), theSupreme Courtof India has dismissed appeals by the State of Uttar Pradesh, affirming theacquittalof three C...

30 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Court Clarifies Challenge To Answer Key Is Not Re-evaluation

Court Clarifies Challenge To Answer Key Is Not Re-evaluationIn a significant order clarifying the scope of judicial review in public examinations, the Delhi High Court has held that a candidate’s challenge to the correctness of ...

27 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Chhattisgarh

High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Filed by Teachers, Relies on Precedent: Chhattisgarh HC

Chhattisgarh High Court Dismisses Teacher Petition Citing Established Precedent In a recent order, the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur has brought closure to a dispute involving 14 teachers seeking relief before the court by dismissing their...

15 Dec 2025

India - Supreme Court

Decree on Admission Requires Clear and Unequivocal Admission under Order XII Rule 6 CPC: Supreme Court

Beyond the Surface: Why Courts Must Tread Carefully with AdmissionsThe Supreme Court of India has issued a stern reminder regarding the judicial caution required when bypassing a full-fledged trial. In a significant judgment,Pushpa & Ors. v. Dayawati & Ors., a bench comprising ...

29 May 2026