India - High Court of Madras

Can Lawyers Recover Disputed Fees Through Writ Petitions? Madras High Court Says No

Can Lawyers Recover Disputed Fees Through Writ Petitions?Madras High CourtSays NoIn a significant ruling that clarifies the boundaries of constitutional writ jurisdiction, theMadras High Courthas held that advocates cannot invokeArticle 226to recover disputed professional fees from their clie...

22 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Gujarat High Court Dismisses Misconceived PIL Alleging MGNREGA Misappropriation, Cites Need to Avoid Roving Inquiries

Gujarat High Court Dismisses Misconceived PIL Alleging MGNREGA Misappropriation, Cites Need to Avoid Roving Inquiries The High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad recently took a firm stance against the misuse of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) jurisdiction, dismissi...

18 Aug 2025

India - High Court of Gujarat

Gujarat HC Denies 137-Day Delay Condonation in Arbitration Appeal

Gujarat HC Denies 137-Day Delay Condonation in Arbitration AppealIn a stern reminder of the necessity for institutional diligence, the High Court of Gujarat has dismissed an appeal filed by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation, citing an inexcusable 137-day delay. The bench, led by Chief Justic...

07 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Gujarat

Limitation for Section 34 Challenge in Consent Awards Applies from Receipt by Group Representative: Gujarat High Court

Family Accord Finality: Gujarat High Court Bars Late Challenges to Consent Awards In a significant ruling regarding the finality of family settlements and arbitral mandates, the Gujarat High Court has reaffirmed that consent arbitral awards are binding on all family members when represented b...

13 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Gujarat

High Court Quashes Compulsory Retirement of Judicial Officer: Procedure and Bias Matter

High Court Quashes Compulsory Retirement of Judicial Officer: Procedure and Bias Matter In a landmark ruling that protects the independence of the subordinate judiciary, theHigh Court of Gujarathas set aside the compulsory retirement order of former Additional District Judge M.S. Shaikh. The ...

09 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Gujarat

Constitution of Committee Under Article 162 Is an Executive Function Not Subject to Judicial Review: Gujarat High Court

Beyond Judicial Reach: Gujarat High Court Defines Limits of Executive Review In a significant ruling clarifying the boundaries of judicial intervention, the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad has affirmed that the constitution of a committee by a State Government und...

01 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Gujarat

Long-Standing Possession and Tax Receipts Do Not Confer Ownership Over Public Water Bodies: Gujarat High Court

Encroachment Notice on Public Land Upheld: Mere Possession and Tax Receipts Insufficient for Title, States Gujarat High Court In a significant ruling regarding the unauthorized occupation of public water bodies, the High Court of Gujarat has dismissed an appeal f...

02 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Gujarat

Gujarat High Court Dismisses PIL Based on Unverified Social Media Claims, Imposes ₹2 Lakh Costs

Gujarat High Court DismissesPILBased on Unverified Social Media Claims, Imposes ₹2 Lakh CostsTheHigh Court of Gujarat, led by Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice D.N. Ray, has issued a landmark rebuke against what it deemed a "wholly misconceived"Public Interest Litigation(PIL). The cour...

29 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Gujarat HC Stays Eviction of 103 Hutment Dwellers Pending Rehabilitation Compliance: PIL Order

A Shield for the Vulnerable: Gujarat HC Halts Evictions Pending Rehabilitation Reviews In a significant interim order, the High Court of Gujarat has stepped in to protect the rights of 103 slum dwellers at Malay Talav, Thaltej. Challenging an eviction notice issued by the ...

16 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Gujarat

Viral Social Media Content Insufficient Basis for Public Interest Litigation: Gujarat High Court

Beyond the Viral Feed: Gujarat High Court Sets Strict Limits on Social Media-Based PILs In a firm rebuke to the misuse of judicial forums, theHigh Court of Gujarathas dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought to challenge demolition works at Ahmedabad’s Gujarat College based so...

12 Feb 2026