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 Bombay

Vehicle Driven 'Like Weapon' in Fatal Hit-and-Run Bars Interim Release: Mumbai Sessions Court on BNS Sections 105, 281

BMW 'Like a Weapon': Mumbai Court Rejects Hit-and-Run Accused's Car Custody PleaIn a stark ruling that underscores the gravity of a fatal hit-and-run, a Mumbai Sessions Court has denied prime accused Mihir Shah's application for the return of his seized BMW car. Additional Sess...

25 Apr 2026

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SDO Lacks Jurisdiction to Reclassify Public Utility Land under Section 132 UPZA&LR Act: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Shields Public Pastures: SDO Can't Reclassify Land for Private PattasIn a landmark ruling on April 21, 2026, the Supreme Court of India dismissed an appeal by Babu Singh, upholding the Allahabad High Court's decision to cancel pattas gr...

22 Apr 2026

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Religious Institutions Can Claim Compensation For The Death Of Their Head In A Road Accident: Karnataka HC

It is worth paying singular attention that in a very significant development, we see that the Kalaburagi Bench of Karnataka High Court at Bengaluru in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest oral judgment titled SB Shivamurthy Shivachary Hiremutt vs Shabir Ahamed and Ors in Mis...

19 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Husband Can't Evade Maintenance by Claiming Low Income While Withholding Financial Details: Delhi High Court

Husband's Low-Income Plea Crumbles: Delhi HC Upholds Maintenance Amid Hidden Wealth CluesIn a stark reminder that financial transparency is non-negotiable in maintenance disputes, theDelhi High Courthas upheld an interim maintenance award of ₹13,000 per month to a wife and her two minor daugh...

16 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Mere JCB Presence & Clay Residue Insufficient for Illegal Sand Excavation Penalty: Bombay HC Quashes Rs 7.5 Lakh Fine on Farmer

Bombay HC Rips Apart 'Casual' Rs 7.5 Lakh Penalty on Elderly Farmer Over Parked JCBIn a scathing rebuke to Maharashtra's revenue authorities, the Bombay High Court at Aurangabad has quashed a whopping Rs 7.5 lakh penalty slapped on 75-year-old farmer Gunaji Ramji Surnar. Justice Ajit B. Kadet...

04 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Registered Owner Parting Possession via PoA to Terror Accused Lacks Locus for Vehicle Release: J&K&L High Court

No Possession, No Claim: J&K&L High Court Rejects Vehicle Release to 'Owner' in Terror Arms CaseIn a pointed ruling on seized assets linked to terrorism, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar dismissed an appeal by Rubeena Begum, the registered owner of a Tat...

30 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Bombay HC Grants Leave under Clause XII Letters Patent to Challenge UK Anti-Suit Injunction as Bad in Law

Raj Kundra Scores First Legal Win: Bombay HC Clears Path to Battle UK Injunction in Rajasthan Royals Stake FightIn a swift procedural victory, the Bombay High Court has granted leave to Kuki Investments Limited and Raj Kundra to file a suit challenging a UK anti-sui...

24 Mar 2026

India - Supreme Court

State Authorities Liable for Accidents from Requisitioned Private Vehicles, Not Insurer: Supreme Court

When the State Takes the Wheel: Supreme Court Pins Accident Liability on Authorities, Not InsurersIn a ruling that clarifies the buck stops with the government when it commandeers private vehicles for public duty, the Supreme Court of India has dismissed an appeal by the District Magistrate o...

24 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Valuables Can't Stay in Police Custody Indefinitely Due to Rival Claims: Karnataka HC Grants Accused Interim Custody Under S.451/457 CrPC

Gold Rush in Cyber Fraud: Karnataka HC Hands Seized Treasures Back to Accused HackerIn a ruling emphasizing that precious metals shouldn't gather dust in police lockers, theKarnataka High Courthas overturned a magistrate's order denyinginterim custodyof seized gold, silver, and cash to the ac...

21 Mar 2026