India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

Scope of Judicial Review in Policy Matters: Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses PIL Against Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana

Hands-Off on Welfare Policy: High Court Rejects Challenge to Ladli Behna YojanaIn a significant ruling regarding the limits of judicial intervention in executive decision-making, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought to challenge the imp...

10 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Eligibility Window for Ex-Servicemen in CAPF Exams: Delhi High Court Clarifies Rule 5(c) of 1979 Rules

Beyond the "Last Date": Delhi High Court Reframes Ex-Servicemen Eligibility Rules In a landmark decision that provides significant relief to military personnel transitioning into civil services, the High Court of Delhi has clarified the interpretation of Rule 5(c) of...

09 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Orders Removal of Defamatory Remarks in Media Dispute: Rejects 'Fair Dealing' Plea for Personal Attacks

When Satire Crosses the Line: Delhi High Court Orders Takedown of Defamatory Media ContentIn a significant judicial intervention into the dynamics of modern media discourse, the Delhi High Court has partially allowed a cross-appeal involving TV Today Network Limited and News Laundry Media Pri...

20 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

Gravity of Allegations Under BNS Sections 119(2) and 351(2) Precludes Anticipatory Bail: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Gravity of Allegations Under New Criminal Laws Overrides Bail Plea: MP High CourtIn a significant order reflecting the stringent approach of the judiciary toward matrimonial offenses involving sexual violence, the High Court of M...

13 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Allahabad HC Appoints Retired Judge to Conduct Inquiry into Advocate’s Death and Hospital Hostilities

Justice Amidst Chaos:Allahabad High CourtIntervenes in Doctor-Lawyer StandoffTheAllahabad High Courthas taken a decisive step to break the cycle of unrest in Prayagraj following the tragic death of practicing advocateJagrati Shukla. In a significant Order passed onJune 10, 2026, a Division Be...

13 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi HC Rules Disciplinary Inquiry Unlawful when Based Solely on Preliminary Enquiry Statements

When Evidence Vanishes: Delhi HC Rejects Reliance on Preliminary Enquiry in Disciplinary Cases In a significant ruling for police service jurisprudence, theDelhi High Courthas clarified the threshold required for disciplinary authorities to utilize statements recorded during Preliminary Enqui...

27 Apr 2026

India -

Lawyers Cannot Be Subjected To Criminal Prosecution Merely For Performing Their Professional Duties: Allahabad HC

It is definitely most heartening and refreshing to note that while displaying courage, wisdom and pragmatism, the Allahabad High Court which is biggest High Court in not only just India or Asia alone or few continents alone but in all world and all continents with maximum advocates more than ...

09 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Patna

Absorption Effective After NPS Cut-Off Date Constitutes Fresh Appointment, Denying Old Pension Scheme: Patna High Court

Shift to New Pension System Upheld: Patna High Court Rejects Claim of Regularised Employees In a significant ruling addressing the boundaries of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), the Patna High Court has dismissed an appeal by former casual employees of the Cent...

17 Mar 2026

India - Income Tax Appellate Tribunal

Mechanical Approval Under Section 153D Vitiates Assessment Proceedings: ITAT Delhi Quashes Antriksh Group Tax Orders

Mechanical Sanctioning: ITAT Strikes Down Tax Assessments Over 'Rubber Stamp' Approvals In a significant blow to the Revenue department, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi Bench, has quashed a series of assessment orders against the Antriksh Group

05 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Hostile Panch Witnesses Don't Invalidate Recovery Under Section 27 Evidence Act: Supreme Court

Hostile Witnesses and the Weight of Truth: Supreme Court Settles the Debate on Police RecoveriesIn a definitive ruling that reinforces the evidentiary value of police procedures, the Supreme Court of I...

25 May 2026