India - High Court of Jharkhand

Exercise of Power Under Article 165(1) Constitution of India: Jharkhand Appoints New Advocate General Following Resignation

Shift in Legal Leadership: Jharkhand Appoints New Advocate General Amidst Political ScrutinyIn a significant administrative transition within the state’s constitutional hierarchy, the Jharkhand government has appointed Senior Advocate Ro...

15 Jun 2026

India -

Discretionary Nature of Section 143-A NI Act: J&K&L High Court Upholds Interim Compensation Based on Accused's Conduct

When Conduct Matters: High Court Clarifies Discretion in Interim Compensation Under NI ActIn a significant ruling concerning the procedural landscape of cheque dishonour cases, the

12 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi Court Grants Bail to Pooja Rajput in Fake ED Raid Case: No Fruitful Purpose Served by Continued Detention

FakeEDRaid Case:Delhi CourtGrants Bail to Pooja RajputIn a significant development in the investigation surrounding a brazen extortion attempt involving the impersonation ofEnforcement Directorate(ED) officials, theSaket Courtsin New Delhi have granted bail to Pooja Rajput. Addressing thebail...

12 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Right to Reproductive Choice: Kerala HC Allows Transman to Cryopreserve Oocytes Under ART Act, 2021

Breaking the Binary: Kerala High Court Recognizes Reproductive Autonomy for Transgender Individuals In a landmark verdict that bridges the gap between rigid statutory definitions and the evolving landscape of human rights, theHigh Court of Keralahas underscored that the right to reproductive ...

15 May 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

PMLA Twin Conditions Not Met: Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Former Reliance Power CFO in Fraudulent BG Case

The Price of Fabricated Guarantees: Why the Delhi High Court Denied Bail to Ashok Kumar PalThe Delhi High Court has denied the regular bail application of Ashok Kumar Pal, the former Chief Financial Officer (...

10 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 Delhi

HC Issues Notice in Tahir Hussain's Delhi Riots Appeal

HC Issues Notice in Tahir Hussain's Delhi Riots AppealThe Delhi High Court has taken a significant step in the ongoing legal discourse surrounding the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots, issuing a formal notice to the Delhi Police

10 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Patna

Failure to Prove Age and Material Inconsistencies Lead to Acquittal in POCSO Case: Patna High Court

Failure to Prove Age and Material Inconsistencies Lead to Acquittal in POCSO Case: Patna High Court In a significant verdict that underscores the necessity of strict evidentiary standards in criminal trials, the Patna High Court has set aside a POCSO conviction, ...

25 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Patna

Failure to Conduct Mandatory Preliminary Assessment Under Section 15 of JJ Act Vitiates Trial: Patna High Court

Procedural Lapses Collapse POCSO Conviction: Patna High Court Acquits Juvenile Appellant The sanctity of the judicial process, particularly concerning children in conflict with the law, was reaffirmed this week by the Patna High Court. In a significant judgment, ...

16 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Allahabad High Court Raps UP Officials Over Investigation Lapses

AllahabadHigh CourtRaps UP Officials Over Investigation LapsesIn a stinging rebuke that underscores the widening chasm between executive assurances and police performance, theAllahabadHigh Courthas delivered a scathing critique of theUttar Pradesh Policeregarding the quality of criminal inves...

08 Jun 2026