India - High Court of Karnataka

Lack of Mens Rea in Drone Incident Leads to Quashing of FIR under BNS: Karnataka HC

When Technology Glitches: High Court Quashes FIR Against Drone Developer In a significant ruling that clarifies the application of the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), theHigh Court of Karnatakahas quashed a criminal case registered against a drone research company, emphasizing th...

24 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi HC Grants Ex-Parte Injunction to Allu Arjun Protecting Personality Rights Against AI Misuse: CS(Comm) 403 of 2026

The Icon Star vs. The Digital Mimics: Delhi HC Protects Allu Arjun’s Personality Rights In a significant move for celebrity rights in the age of generative artificial intelligence, theHigh Court of Delhihas granted anex-parte ad-interiminjunction in favor of South Indian superstar Allu Arjun....

17 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

FSSAI Certification Must Prevail over Customs' Arbitrary Re-testing of Food Imports: Bombay High Court

When Regulators Clash: Bombay High Court Rules Customs Cannot Arbitrarily Override FSSAI Certification In a significant ruling for the trading community, the Bombay High Court has intervened in a dispute between the Customs Department and a private imp...

12 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Market Value Overrides Contractual Caps for NDMC Public Land: Delhi High Court Upholds Licence Fee Revision

Market Value Trumps Contractual Caps: Delhi High Court Green-lights NDMC’s Licence Fee Revision In a sweeping judgment that underscores the fiduciary duty of municipal bodies, the Delhi High Court has ruled that the New Delhi Municipal Council

22 Apr 2026

India -

Personal Participation in Contract Work Creates Employer-Employee Tie Under Employees Compensation Act: Kerala High Court

Beyond the Tender: Kerala HC Rules That Personal Participation Defines 'Employee' Status in Compensation ClaimsIn a significant verdict that clarifies the scope of theEmployees Compensation Act, 1923, the Kerala High Court has held that a per...

12 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Labour Court Lacks Jurisdiction to Adjudicate Disputed Claims Under Section 33C(2) of ID Act: Delhi High Court

Labour Court Cannot Adjudicate Disputed Rights Under Section 33C(2) ID Act: Delhi High Court The High Court of Delhi has issued a significant ruling clarifying the scope of Section 33C(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, emphasizing th...

15 May 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Dual Profession Prohibited: High Court of Kerala Upholds Bar Council's Right to Deny Enrollment to Registered Medical Practitioners

The Jealous Mistress: Kerala HC Rules Against Simultaneous Legal and Medical Practice In a landmark decision clarifying the professional boundaries for aspiring legal practitioners, theHigh Court of Keralahas ruled that a registered medical practitioner cannot be permitted to enroll as an adv...

18 May 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Maharashtra Halts Patanjali Raids Pending National Ayurvedic Policy

Maharashtra Halts Patanjali Raids Pending National Ayurvedic PolicyIn a significant interim development, the Bombay High Court has directed the State of Maharashtra to cease all coercive actions—including raids an...

11 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Functional Disability Assessment: Karnataka HC Enhances Accident Compensation for Amputee Plant Operator

Functional Disability Assessment: Karnataka HC Enhances Accident Compensation for Amputee Plant Operator In a landmark ruling regarding motor vehicle accident claims, the High Court of Karnataka has revised the compensation awarded to an accident victim who suffered the traumat...

04 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Restructuring of Board or Induction of Directors Does Not Require Prior Excise Clearance: Kerala HC Rules

Regulatory Relief for Industry: Kerala High Court Rules on Corporate Restructuring Under Abkari Act In a significant ruling for businesses operating within the state, the High Court of Kerala has dismissed a batch of 22 writ appeals filed by the State of Kerala. A Divisi...

26 May 2026