India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Upholds MACPS, Limiting Financial Upgradation To Next Higher Grade Pay

Delhi High CourtUpholds MACPS, LimitingFinancial UpgradationTo Next HigherGrade PayIn a significant ruling that reaffirms the limited scope ofjudicial reviewin policy matters, theDelhi High Courthas dismissed a batch of 33 writ petitions challenging the Modified Assured Career Progression Sch...

22 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Designates 85 Advocates as Senior Advocates Under Section 16(2) of the Advocates Act, 1961

Delhi High CourtDesignates 85 Advocates as Senior Advocates UnderSection 16(2) of theAdvocates Act, 1961In a significant move to strengthen the leadership of the national capital’s legal fraternity, theDelhi High Courthas officially conferred the prestigious title of "Senior Advocate" upon 85...

11 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Prima Facie Case Under SC/ST Act Triggers Statutory Bar Against Anticipatory Bail: High Court of Delhi

Prima Facie Case Under SC/ST Act Triggers Statutory Bar Against Anticipatory Bail: High Court of Delhi The Delhi High Court has denied anticipatory bail to a petitioner accused of assault and the use of caste-based slurs, affirming that when a prima facie case is established un...

28 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Absence of Cause of Action Leads to Deletion of Defendant from Injunction Suit: High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Striking Down the Unnecessary: High Court Clarifies Limits of Injunction Suits The High Court of Himachal Pradesh at Shimla, in a significant ruling, has reinforced the procedural necessity of establishing a clear "cause of action" before engaging the judicial machinery in civi...

28 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

High Court Rules Section 17-B Wages Must Reflect Periodic Minimum Wage Revisions: Moolchand Hospital vs. Vijender Singh

More Than Just a Number: High Court Mandates Dynamic Wage Calculations Under Section 17-B The Delhi High Court has delivered a significant ruling reinforcing the protective nature of labour welfare legislation. In a dispute involving Moolchand Khairati Ram Hospital, the Court clarified that w...

18 May 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Punjab High Court Rejects Challenge to HCS Exam Result

PunjabHigh CourtRejects Challenge to HCS Exam ResultIn a significant ruling for the integrity of public service recruitments, theHigh Courtof Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh has dismissed a batch of petitions challenging the preliminary examination results for the Haryana Civil Services (HCS...

25 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Arbitrary Cancellation of Confirmed Auction Without Notice Violates Natural Justice: Punjab and Haryana High Court

A Cryptic "Rejected": High Court Strikes Down Arbitrary Administrative Cancellation of AuctionIn a resounding affirmation of the rule of law, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh has ruled that administrative authorities cannot divest citizens of their vested property rights thr...

22 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Unilateral Cancellation of Auctioned Assets Without Due Process Violates Rule of Law: Punjab and Haryana High Court

When Power Meets Arbitrariness: High Court Strikes Down Unreasoned Auction CancellationsIn a significant reinforcement of democratic administrative standards, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has declared that government authorities cannot divest citizens of their vested civil rights through...

22 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Motor Accident Claim Doesn't Abate Upon Death of Claimant: Punjab and Haryana High Court Rules on Section 166 Relief

Beyond the Grave: Court Reaffirms Survival of Accident Claims In a significant ruling for road accident victims and their families, theHigh Courtof Punjab and Haryana has clarified that a claim petition filed underSection 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, does not automatically abate upon ...

07 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Denial of Emergency Parole to Hardcore Prisoners Under Haryana Good Conduct Prisoners (Temporary Release) Act, 2022: Punjab and Haryana High Court

Beyond the Bars: Balancing Statutory Constraints and Compassion in Prisoner Parole In a recent ruling, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana addressed the delicate intersection of statutory prison regulations and humanitarian considerations. The court, presided over by Justice Y...

01 Jan 2026