India - High Court of Bombay

State Must Ensure Zero Tolerance for Preventable Maternal and Child Mortality: Bombay High Court

A Crisis of Care: Bombay High Court Demands Urgent Action on Tribal Health Infrastructure In a scathing critique of existing healthcare measures, the Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to formulate a...

19 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Expunction of Prejudicial Observations in Bail Orders: Kerala High Court Clarifies Judicial Boundaries in Criminal Investigations

Beyond the Bail Order: Kerala High Court Limits Scope of Trial Court Observations in Criminal ProbesIn a significant ruling addressing the boundaries of judicial discretion, the Kerala High Court has expunged spec...

13 Jun 2026

India - Income Tax Appellate Tribunal

ITAT Rajkot Rules: Capital Gains Tax Cannot Differ Among Co-Owners of Same Property Under Section 50C

Uniformity of Taxation: Tribunal Ensures Equity for Property Co-owners In a significant decision concerning the principles of equity in taxation, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Rajkot Bench, has granted relief to a taxpayer by deleting an addition made...

24 Mar 2025

India - High Court of Bombay

Recovery of Insurance Claims via Land Revenue Code: Bombay HC Rules Against State Powers in PM Fasal Bima Yojna Dispute

Beyond the Scope: High Court Limits State Revenue Powers in Crop Insurance Dispute In a significant ruling for insurance providers, theAurangabad Bench of theBombayHigh Courthas invalidated the use of the Maharashtra Land Revenue (MLR) Code to recover unpaid crop insurance claims. The court c...

12 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Gujarat

Gujarat HC Upholds Housing Board's Right to Auction Commercial Units in Mukhya Mantri Gruh Awas Yojna

Gujarat HC Clears Path for Commercial Auctions in Affordable Housing Complexes In a significant ruling for urban development projects, the High Court of Gujarat has vacated a stay order that had previously prevented the Gujarat Housing Board from auctioning commercia...

03 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Gujarat

Bail Denied for Cardiologist in PMJAY Fraud Case: Gujarat High Court Cites Prima Facie Evidence of Unnecessary Procedures

When Healing Becomes a Hoax: HC Rejects Bail for Doctor in Massive Healthcare Scam In a pointed order targeting the exploitation of welfare schemes, the Gujarat High Court has denied bail to Dr. Prashant Vazirani, a cardiologist accused of spearheading a medical ...

08 May 2025

India - High Court of Kerala

Seriousness Of Allegations And Prima Facie Premeditated Acts Preclude Bail Despite Final Report Under POCSO And BNSS: Kerala High Court

Astrologer's Bail Bid Falters Amid Chilling Evidence of Assault on MinorTheKerala High Courthas turned down the bail plea of an astrologer from Kollam who stands accused of luring a 16-year-old girl and her mother into his consultation room with promises of spiritual remedies, only to alleged...

18 May 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

State Can Order Re-Verification of Disability Certificates Under RPwD Act If Fraud Suspected: Bombay HC

Bombay HC Greenlights State's Crackdown on Bogus Disability Claims in Govt JobsIn a landmark ruling that could shake up thousands of public sector jobs across Maharashtra, theBombay High Courthas backed the state government's push to re-verify disability certificates held by employees. A divi...

06 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

SC Distinguishes FGM from Circumcision on Health Grounds

SC Distinguishes FGM from Circumcision on Health GroundsIn a significant oral observation during the ongoing Sabarimala reference hearing, a nine-judge Constitution Bench of theSupreme Court of Indiahas firmly differentiated Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) from male circumcision, emphasizing ...

07 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Debates Sabarimala Customs Under Article 25

Supreme Court Grapples with Religious Customs in Landmark Sabarimala ReferenceNEW DELHI – In a high-stakes constitutional showdown, a nine-judge Constitution Bench of theSupreme Court of Indiahas begun dissecting the fragile balance between religious freedom and gender equality, centering on ...

24 Apr 2026