India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

'Minor Minerals' Not Minor in Impact; No Vested Right to Extract Without MMDR Act Permission: J&K&L High Court

Sand, Stones, and Statutes: J&K&L High Court Crushes Claims of Unfettered Village Mining RightsIn a landmark ruling that prioritizes environmental protection over traditional livelihoods, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar dismissed a writ petition by inhabitants of Vill...

30 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

MediaOne TV Petitions Kerala HC Against Facebook Page Block

MediaOne TV Petitions Kerala HC Against Facebook Page BlockIn a bold move underscoring tensions between digital platforms, media freedom, and government oversight, prominent Malayalam news channelMediaOne TVhas approached theKerala High Courtchallenging the sudden blocking of its official Fac...

29 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Uttarakhand

Forcible Repossession of Vehicles by NBFC Without Due Process Violates Articles 14, 19(1)(g), 21: Uttarakhand High Court

Trucks Hijacked on Highways: Uttarakhand HC Slams NBFCs for Illegal SeizuresIn a landmark ruling, theHigh Court of Uttarakhand at Nainitalhas declared forcible repossession of financed vehicles by Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) as unconstitutional, ordering the immediate release of t...

28 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Denial of Extra Time for Evidence Not Natural Justice Violation Barring Gratuity Appeal Remedy: Kerala High Court

Kerala High Court: No Writ Escape from Gratuity Appeal Despite Evidence Delay ClaimsIn a swift ruling on April 7, 2026, the Kerala High Court at Ernakulam dismissed a writ petition challenging a gratuity payment order, emphasizing that...

28 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Amended Section 104(1A) IRC 2020 Allowing Continuation of Existing Tribunals Not Arbitrary, Violative of Arts 14/21: Kerala HC

Kerala High Court Shields Labour Law Transition: Old Tribunals Stay PutIn a swift dismissal, the Kerala High Court has upheld a key amendment to India's Industrial Relations Code, 2020, rejecting claims it undermines constitutional rights. Justice Gopinath P. rul...

25 Apr 2026

India - National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

NCDRC: Fire Insurance Claim Can't Be Repudiated on Mere Suspicion Without Cogent Evidence of Fraud

Flames of Justice: NCDRC Torches Insurer's Suspicious Fire Claim RejectionIn a significant ruling for policyholders, theNational Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)in New Delhi has partly allowed a consumer complaint filed by M/s Shri Hira Industries again...

25 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

Trivial Juvenile Conviction Under IPC Sections 294, 323, 506 No Bar to Army Recruitment: MP High Court

Juvenile's Trivial Past Can't Block Army Dreams: MP High Court Delivers Second Chance VerdictIn a ruling that underscores the rehabilitative spirit of India's juvenile laws, theMadhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpurhas dismissed an appeal by theUnion of India, affirming a soldier aspirant's ri...

24 Apr 2026

India - Consumer

Non-Delivery of Consignment Amounts to Deficiency in Service Even Without Value Proof: Thrissur Consumer Commission

Courier Fumble Costs DTDC ₹55,000: Thrissur Court Sides with Artist Over Missing PaintingsIn a swift ex-parte ruling, the Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Thrissur held DTDC Express Limited and its channel partner liable for failing to deliver ...

23 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Food Safety Officer Lacks Power to Seize Plant & Machinery Under FSS Act Sections 33-42: Punjab & Haryana HC

Punjab & Haryana HC Delivers Knockout Blow to Overzealous Food Safety SeizuresIn a sharp rebuke to administrative overreach, the Punjab & Haryana High Court at Chandigarh has ruled that Food Safety Officers (FSOs) under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSS Act)

23 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Rajasthan

Mrs. Nirmala Kabra Challenges Trademark Registrar's Decision: High Court Petition

Trademark Showdown: Nirmala Kabra Squares Off Against Registrar in High Court In a fresh intellectual property skirmish, Mrs. Nirmala Kabra has taken her grievance to the High Court againstThe Registrar of Trade Marks & Anr.The case, repeatedly cited a...

23 Apr 2026