India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Punjab & Haryana High Court Elevates Two District Judges

Punjab & Haryana High Court Elevates Two District Judges Amid National Push for Judicial Strengthening In a ceremonial affirmation of the judiciary's ongoing efforts to combat mounting case backlogs, the Punjab & Haryana High Court welcomed two new additional judges on January 8, 2026. Justic...

08 Jan 2026

India - Supreme Court

October 2025 Legal Recap: BCI Overhauls Rules, Major Legislative Shifts, and Key High Court Rulings

October 2025 Legal Recap: BCI Overhauls Rules, Major Legislative Shifts, and Key High Court Rulings New Delhi– October 2025 has emerged as a period of significant legal and regulatory churn, marked by the Bar Council of India's sweeping reforms, a deluge of legislative amendments from various...

06 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Himachal High Court Weekly: From Criminal Procedure Rights to Administrative Accountability

Himachal High Court Weekly: From Criminal Procedure Rights to Administrative Accountability Shimla, HP– The Himachal Pradesh High Court delivered a series of significant rulings this past week, touching upon a wide spectrum of legal issues from the fundamental rights of an accused in a crimin...

04 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh High Court Reinforces Judicial Scrutiny in Tenancy and Arbitration Cases

Himachal Pradesh High Court Reinforces Judicial Scrutiny in Tenancy and Arbitration Cases In two significant and unrelated rulings, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has delivered a strong message regarding the judiciary's role in scrutinizing superficial claims and upholding statutory discipli...

30 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala HC Eases Rapper Vedan's Bail Conditions, Paving Way for International Tour

Kerala HC Eases Rapper Vedan's Bail Conditions, Paving Way for International Tour KOCHI– In a significant order clarifying the balance between an accused's personal liberty and the requirements of a criminal investigation, the Kerala High Court has modified two restrictive anticipatory bail c...

30 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

MP High Court: State is a 'Repository of Public Faith' in Tender Processes

State as a 'Repository of Public Faith': MP High Court Quashes Arbitrary Tender Cancellation Gwalior, MP– In a significant ruling reinforcing the principles of fairness and transparency in public procurement, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the State, when inviting tenders, acts a...

30 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Bureaucratic Apathy No Excuse: HP High Court Rejects Delay Condonation Plea

Bureaucratic Apathy Not "Sufficient Cause" for Delay, HP High Court Sends Strong Message to State Entities Shimla, HP– In a significant ruling that reinforces the sanctity of statutory timelines under arbitration law, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has dismissed an application by the Himacha...

30 Oct 2025

India -

First Dying Declaration Prevails: Supreme Court Upholds Conviction Despite Minor Inconsistencies

First Dying Declaration Prevails: Supreme Court Upholds Conviction Despite Minor Inconsistencies New Delhi– In a significant judgment clarifying the evidentiary weight of multiple dying declarations, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that minor discrepancies in subsequent statements do not...

30 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Supreme Court Considers Quota for Promotee Judges, Pledges to Uphold High Court Discretion

Supreme Court Considers Quota for Promotee Judges, Pledges to Uphold High Court Discretion New Delhi– A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is currently deliberating a pivotal issue with far-reaching implications for the structure of the Indian district judiciary: whether a fix...

30 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

‘Girlfriend’ Not a ‘Relative’: Unpacking Section 498A’s Scope

‘Girlfriend’ Not a ‘Relative’: Supreme Court’s Definitive Stand on Section 498A's Ambit New Delhi– In the intricate and often emotionally charged landscape of matrimonial disputes, Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, stands as a formidable provision. Enacted to protect women from cru...

30 Oct 2025