India - High Court of Rajasthan

Rajasthan High Court Rules No Automatic Right to Convert Arrest Warrants Under Section 70(2) Cr.P.C. or 72(2) B.N.S.S.

Discretion Over Entitlement: Rajasthan HC Clarifies Rules on Warrant ConversionIn a significant ruling for criminal jurisprudence in Rajasthan, a Larger Bench of the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jaipur has brought clarity to the contentious issue of converting non-bailable arrest...

30 Mar 2026

India - Supreme Court

Landmark Case Tests Returning Officers' Scrutiny Powers

Landmark Case Tests Returning Officers' Scrutiny PowersThe recent rejection of Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination for a Rajya Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh has ignited a complex legal debate concerning the scope and limitations of th...

15 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Deficiency in Election Petition Affidavit Under Section 83(1) is a Curable Defect: Himachal Pradesh High Court

The Battle for Naina Devi Ji: A Procedural Standoff The integrity of the electoral process rests on the shoulders of both the candidates and the courts tasked with adjudicating their disputes. In a significant ruling regarding an election petition challenging the results of the Himachal Prade...

26 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Calcutta

Abuse of Process: Calcutta HC Quashes Section 498A/307 IPC Case Due to Parallel Complaints and Vague Allegations

When Matrimonial Disputes Turn to Legal Abuse: Calcutta HC Steps In In a significant ruling aimed at curbing the misuse of criminal machinery in matrimonial warfare, the Calcutta High Court has quashed a criminal proceeding pending against a husband and his family. Justice Chai...

25 Apr 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

Section 15(1) HSA Governs Succession: Bombay HC Rejects Brother's Claim on Deceased Sister's Estate for Lack of Caveatable Interest

Family Feud and Legal Priority: Bombay HC Clarifies Succession Rules for Female Hindus In a significant ruling regarding the complexities of intestate succession for female Hindus, the Bombay High Court has upheld the statutory order of descent, dismissing an interim applicatio...

20 Apr 2026

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Consensual Separation Agreement Bars Maintenance Claims Under Section 488 CrPC: High Court of J&K and Ladakh

Separation by Consent: The End of the Road for Maintenance Claims? In a significant ruling addressing the limitations of maintenance claims, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has clarified that while a private separation agreement cannot legally dissolve a...

06 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court: Husband Cannot Evade Maintenance by Pleading Financial Hardship Under Section 125 CrPC

No Escape from Support: Delhi HC Upholds Maintenance Order Despite Husband’s Claims of Poverty In a stern reminder of the legal and ethical obligations governing matrimonial responsibilities, the Delhi High Court has dismissed a revision petition filed by a husband seeking to s...

20 May 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Contradictory Defences Fail to Rebut Statutory Presumption of Debt: High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Contradictory Defences Fail to Rebut Statutory Presumption of Debt: High Court of Himachal Pradesh In a significant ruling addressing the evidentiary threshold for debt disputes, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) has upheld a civil recovery decree, emph...

02 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