India - High Court of Jharkhand

Failure to Enter Prescribed Caste Certificate Particulars in Online Form Bars Reservation: Jharkhand High Court

No Shortcuts to Reservation: Jharkhand HC Insists on Strict Caste Certificate RulesIn a significant ruling for public recruitment processes, the Jharkhand High Court has dismissed a batch of Letters Patent Appeals (LPAs), led by LPA No. 64 of 2020 filed...

09 May 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Bank Account Freezing Can't Be Casual or Mechanical Without Nexus to Proceeds of Crime: Karnataka HC

Frozen Assets Unthawed: Karnataka HC Slams 'Mechanical' Bank Freezes in Cyber ProbesIn a sharply worded ruling that underscores the limits of police power over citizens' finances, the Karnataka High Court at Bengaluru has partially defrozen a practicing advocate's bank account. Justice Sachin...

09 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Indian Railways Not Deemed Distribution Licensee Under Section 14 Electricity Act; Liable for Cross-Subsidy Surcharge as Consumer: Supreme Court

Railways Derailed: Supreme Court Rules It's Just Another Power Consumer, Not a LicenseeIn a landmark verdict that could reshape how India's vast railway network procures electricity, the Supreme Court on May 8, 2026, dismissed appeals by Indian Railways, holding it is aconsumerunder the Elect...

09 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Extension of Investigation Time Without Hearing Accused Illegal: Supreme Court Grants Default Bail Under Section 167(2) CrPC in UAPA Case

Supreme Court Strikes Down "Behind-the-Back" Extension: UAPA Accused WinsDefault BailIn a significant ruling reinforcing procedural safeguards in terror-related probes, theSupreme Court of Indiahas granteddefault bailto Md. Ariz Hasnain, an accused under theUnlawful Activities (Prevention) Ac...

09 May 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Order VII Rule 11 CPC Not Maintainable in Section 13 KPIDFE Act Proceedings: Karnataka High Court

Depositor Shield Intact: Karnataka HC Bars Early Ejection of Claims in Financial Fraud ProbesIn a ruling prioritizing swift justice for defrauded depositors, the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru dismissed a writ petition on April 8, 2026. Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum upheld the Special ...

08 May 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Tharoor Seeks Personality Rights Shield from Delhi High Court

Tharoor Seeks Personality Rights Shield from Delhi High CourtIn a stark reflection of the digital age's perils, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has approached the Delhi High Court seeking robust protection for his personality rights amid allegations of rampant unauthorized exploitation of his name...

08 May 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Madras HC Reserves Orders on Savukku Shankar's Bail Plea

Madras HC Reserves Orders on Savukku Shankar's Bail Plea in Attempt-to-Murder CaseIn a significant development for cases involving journalists and allegations of police overreach, theMadras High Courthas reserved orders on a bail application filed by prominent YouTuber-journalist A. Shankar, ...

07 May 2026

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No Proof of Cheating or Corruption in Property Tax Assessment on Incomplete Building: Special Court Khed Acquits All Accused u/s 420 IPC & PC Act 12-14

Clean Sweep: MLC Anil Parab and Officials Walk Free in Dapoli Resort Corruption SagaIn a resounding verdict delivered on May 5, 2026, the Special Court of Khed, Ratnagiri, acquitted Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MLC Anil Dattatraya Parab, along with four public offici...

07 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Disciplinary Body Can't Punish on New Charge Without Fresh Show-Cause Notice: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Shields Doctor from Harsher Penalty: No Fresh Notice, No New ChargeIn a nuanced ruling onMay 6, 2026, theSupreme Court of Indiapartially allowed an appeal by 76-year-old paediatrician Dr. Nigam Prakash Narain, faulting the National Medical Commission (NMC, successor to theMedica...

07 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Delegates Section 5 EPA 1986 Powers to District Collectors for Enforcing SWM Rules 2026 Nationwide

Supreme Court Arms District Collectors with Sweeping Powers to Crush India's Waste CrisisIn a bold move to rescue India's choking waste management system, the Supreme Court of India has handed District Collectors unprecedented authority under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1...

07 May 2026