India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Approves BCI Plan for Women's Representation

Supreme Court Approves BCI Plan for Women'sRepresentationIn a significantjudicial interventionaimed at fosteringgender paritywithin the halls of administrative power within the legal profession, theSupreme Court of Indiahas provided a clear roadmap for theBar Council of India (BCI)to finalize...

17 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Kerala

Kerala High Court Probes Negumangad Toddler’s Tragic Death

Kerala High CourtProbes Negumangad Toddler’s Tragic DeathTheKerala High Courthas takensuo motucognizance of the harrowing death of a one-and-a-half-year-old toddler in Negumangad, Thiruvananthapuram, marking a significant intervention in the state's child protection apparatus. The case, regis...

17 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Maintenance Arrears Recoverable Against Deceased Husband's Estate, But Enhancement Claim Abates: Bombay High Court

Beyond the Grave: Bombay HC Limits Maintenance Claims Against Deceased Ex-SpousesIn a profound clarification of matrimonial rights, theBombay High Courthas delineated the boundary between an enforceablemaintenance decreeand a fresh claim for financial enhancement following the death of an ex-...

17 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Bombay

Technical 'Breaks' Cannot Deny Maternity Benefit Rights to Temporary Employees: Bombay High Court

Breaking the "Technical" Barrier: Bombay High Court Affirms Maternity Rights for Temporary StaffIn a significant ruling for thousands of women working in the public sector on temporary or ad-hoc contracts, the Bombay High Court has declared that the state cannot deny maternity benefits by cit...

16 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Karnataka

High Court Refuses to Quash Charges Under Section 307 IPC and Dowry Act; Cites Prima Facie Evidence

Karnataka High Court Rejects Bid to Quash Domestic Violence Case, Citing Sufficient Prima Facie EvidenceIn a recent order, the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru has declined to quash criminal proceedings initiated against a husband and his family members accused of domestic cruelty and att...

04 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh

Scope of Judicial Review in Policy Matters: Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses PIL Against Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana

Hands-Off on Welfare Policy: High Court Rejects Challenge to Ladli Behna YojanaIn a significant ruling regarding the limits of judicial intervention in executive decision-making, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought to challenge the imp...

10 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

High Court of Karnataka Upholds Acquittal in POCSO and IPC Case Due to Lack of Cogent Evidence

Karnataka High Court Rejects State Appeal, Upholding Acquittal in POCSO Case In a significant dismissal, theHigh Court of Karnatakahas upheld atrial court’s judgment of acquittal for two individuals accused of serious offences under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Protection of Children f...

29 Jan 2026

India -

Ponraj Challenges FIR Over Alleged Defamatory Political Remarks

Ponraj Challenges FIR Over Alleged Defamatory Political RemarksIn a significant legal development that underscores the often-tenuous boundary between legitimate political analysis and criminal liability, prominent political commentator V. Ponraj has approached the Madras High Co...

16 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

High Court Rules Writ Against BSF Disciplinary Proceedings Premature Pending Confirmation: Delhi High Court

High Court Rejects Premature Plea Against BSF Disciplinary ActionIn a significant ruling regarding the limits of judicial intervention in military disciplinary processes, the Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a Border Security Force (BSF) Sub-Inspector, labeling the challenge...

30 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Karnataka

Karnataka Government Strengthens High Court Legal Counsel with 69 New Appointments

Karnataka Government Strengthens High Court Legal Counsel with 69 New AppointmentsIn a significant administrative move aimed at reinforcing the State’s legal representation, the Karnataka government has issued official notifications confirming the a...

16 Jun 2026