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Constitutional Law
Right To Speedy Trial Extends To Appeals: J&K–Ladakh High Court Closes 46-Year-Old Criminal Case
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has closed a 46-year-old criminal case, holding that the constitutional right to a speedy trial extends even to appellate proceedings. Read more
Right to Life Prevails: Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Closure of Kangra Poultry Farm
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ordered the immediate closure of a poultry farm in Kangra, holding that the right to livelihood cannot prevail over the right to life and a clean, hygienic environment of nearby residents. Read more
Brevity of Reasons in Sanction Refusal Not Ground for Writ: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the refusal of a prosecution sanction under Section 197 CrPC against police officials, in relation to an FIR lodged alleging harassment and false implication of the petitioner’s family. Read more
Consideration for Promotion Is a Fundamental Right & Not Promotion: P&H High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that promotion is neither a vested nor a fundamental right, and that only the right to be considered for promotion is protected under law. Read more
Right To Privacy Not Absolute; Voice Samples Can Be Compelled For Probe: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the right to privacy, though fundamental, is not absolute and can yield to legitimate State interests during a criminal investigation. Read more
Justice After 18 Years: Bombay High Court Upholds Rights of HIV+ Worker
The Bombay High Court held that denying permanency to a hospital sweeper solely due to his HIV-positive status was arbitrary, discriminatory, and violative of Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution. Read more
Art 21 Cannot Override Public Order in Riot Cases: Karnataka High Court Denies Bail in Bengaluru Riots Matter
The Karnataka High Court refused bail to an accused in the 2020 Bengaluru riots case, holding that the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 cannot be examined in isolation from the discharge of fundamental duties. Read more
Civil Law
Delhi High Court Refuses Ex-Parte Injunction In Defamation Suit Over Tirupati Laddu Adulteration Reporting
The Delhi High Court refused interim relief to YSRCP leader Y. V. Subba Reddy in his defamation suit against media reports on the Tirupati laddu adulteration case. Read more
Allahabad High Court Issues Guidelines on Faulty Caveat Notice Procedure in Board of Revenue U.P.
The Allahabad High Court held that the caveat notice procedure in the Board of Revenue, U.P., was faulty, noting that service endorsements were not secured and hearing gaps for outstation counsel were insufficient. Read more
Criminal Law
Delhi High Court to Hear Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Challenge in IRCTC Corruption Case
Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav approached the Delhi High Court to contest a trial court order framing charges in the alleged IRCTC scam. Read more
Bengaluru Court Grants Bail To Congress MLA K.C. Veerendra In Online Betting Case
A Bengaluru special court granted bail to Congress MLA K.C. Veerendra, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in an alleged online betting and money laundering case. Read more
Kerala Court Convicts MLA Antony Raju In Decades-Old Evidence Tampering Case Linked To Drug Smuggling Trial
A Kerala court has convicted sitting MLA and former Transport Minister Antony Raju in a long-pending case relating to tampering with evidence in a drug smuggling prosecution. Read more
MeitY Sends Compliance Notice to X Corp Over Grok AI Content Misuse
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) sent a compliance notice to X Corp after observing the misuse of AI-based services like Grok and xAI services to host, generate, publish, transmit, share, or upload obscene, nude, indecent, or explicit content, including obscene images or videos of women through synthetic outputs and prompts. Read more
Delhi High Court Questions Police Habit of Using “Haath Mara” in Assault FIRs
The Delhi High Court disapproved the police practice of writing “haath mara” in almost every assault FIR, even when the complainant never used or approved the phrase. Read more
3 Aadhaar IDs Used to Withdraw Ration for 697 Cardholders: Allahabad High Court Upholds Licence Cancellation
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging the cancellation of a fair price shop licence after records revealed that only three Aadhaar cards were used to withdraw ration meant for 697 cardholders. Read more
J&K HC Acquits Four in a Fatal Free-Fight, Holds That Common Intent Must Be Individually Proven
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court allowed a Criminal Appeal, setting aside the conviction and sentence of four accused from a fatal free-fight between rival village groups that began from a land dispute and escalated into mutual stone-pelting. Read more
Kerala High Court Holds Police Stations Covered Under ‘House Trespass’ u/s 442 IPC
The Kerala High Court held that police stations qualify as “house” under Section 442 of the Indian Penal Code because they are used for the custody of official records, arms, ammunition, and other property. Read more
Chennai CBI Court Convicts Company, Four Directors In ₹5.75 Crore Andhra Bank Fraud Case
A Special CBI Court in Chennai has convicted M/s D.N. International Ltd. and its four directors in a ₹5.75 crore bank fraud case linked to Andhra Bank’s Mowbrays Road Branch during 1999–2000. Read more
WinZo Co-Founders Face Split Bail Outcome in ED’s PMLA Probe
Bengaluru Sessions Court Grants Bail to WinZo Co-Founder Saumya Rathore, Denies Bail to Paavan Nanda in ED PMLA Case Read more
Delhi Court Acquits Three In 2020 Delhi Riots Case, Criticises Police For Faulty Probe
A Delhi court has acquitted three men accused in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots case relating to arson and vandalism at Jannati Masjid, Gokalpuri. Read more
Kerala High Court Grants Bail to Assistant Director Accused of Sexual Harassment
The Kerala High Court has granted bail to an assistant director accused of sexually harassing an aspiring actress inside the office of a film production company in Kochi. Read more
“Constable Is Public Servant, But Not MLA?”: Supreme Court Questions Kuldeep Sengar’s Plea on Aggravated POCSO
The Supreme Court questioned former UP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s plea challenging the aggravated charge under the POCSO Act in the Unnao rape case. Read more
Supreme Court Stays Delhi HC Order Granting Bail to Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao Rape Case
The Supreme Court stayed the Delhi High Court order that had granted bail and suspended the life sentence of former Uttar Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case. Read more
Supreme Court Quashes Rape Conviction After Parties Marry During Appeal
The Supreme Court quashed the rape conviction of a man accused of sexual exploitation on a false promise of marriage after noting that the parties married each other during the pendency of the appeal. Read more
Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Influencer Sandeepa Virk in ₹6 Crore Money Laundering Case
The Delhi High Court has granted regular bail to social media influencer Sandeepa Virk in a money laundering case linked to alleged cheating of nearly ₹6 crore on the pretext of offering a film role. Read more
Arbitration
Delhi High Court Reaffirms: Arbitrator Cannot Rewrite Repayment Framework Agreed by Parties
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award, holding that an arbitrator cannot alter contractual terms by linking repayment obligations to commercial success when the agreement provides otherwise. Read more
IPR
Bombay High Court Bars Restaurant Chains From Playing PPL Music Without Licence
The Bombay High Court, in an interim order, restrained restaurant operators running nearly 94 outlets from publicly playing music from Phonographic Performance Limited’s (PPL) repertoire without a valid licence. Read more
Madras High Court Refuses To Halt Release Of Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi In Copyright Dispute
The Madras High Court refused to stop the release of the Sivakarthikeyan-starrer Parasakthi, rejecting an application to restrain its exhibition in theatres and on OTT, in a copyright suit alleging the movie’s script was stolen. Read more
Delhi High Court Grants Dynamic+ Injunction Against Piracy Sites Streaming Warner Bros, Netflix Content
The Delhi High Court granted an ex parte ad interim Dynamic+ injunction restraining several piracy websites from hosting or streaming copyrighted films and television shows owned by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and other global platforms, including Netflix, Disney, Apple, and Crunchyroll. Read more
Delhi High Court Extends Personality Rights Cover to NTR Junior, Orders Takedown of Unauthorised Merch
The Delhi High Court has issued a John Doe injunction protecting actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr.’s personality rights, restraining unauthorised commercial use of his name, image, voice, and likeness, including through merchandise, AI-generated content, and GIF formats. Read more
Delhi High Court Disposes Meta’s Execution Plea, Notes Compliance in “FACEBAKE/FACECAKE” Trademark Case
The Delhi High Court disposed of Meta Platforms Inc.’s execution petition after recording that bakery outlets previously operating under FACEBAKE and FACECAKE removed signboards and completed rebranding as BUNCAKE. Read more
Family Law
Custody Decisions Must Prioritise Child’s Best Interests, Not Gender Of Parent: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court held that decisions in child custody disputes must be guided solely by the best interests of the child and not by the gender of either parent. Read more
Women’s Rights
Karnataka High Court Allows 26-Week Pregnancy Termination for Minor Rape Survivor
The Karnataka High Court permitted the medical termination of a 26-week pregnancy of a minor rape survivor, holding that forcing her to continue with an unwanted pregnancy would violate her right to life and dignity. Read more
Bombay High Court Directs MALSA to Explore Part-Time Role for Rape Survivor
The Bombay High Court directed Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority (MALSA) to explore engaging a rape survivor in a part-time role in legal services programmes Read more.
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Directs Police Protection for Woman Fearing Forcible Marriage
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court directed the police to ensure protection for a woman who expressed apprehension of harm due to an alleged attempt to forcibly marry her. Read more
Gauhati High Court Upholds ART Age Limit Under Section 21(g) Citing Mother–Child Welfare
The Gauhati High Court upheld Section 21(g) of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021, confirming the policy-based upper age limit for couples seeking ART services. Read more
Environmental Law
Delhi High Court Orders Fencing Of Yamuna Floodplain Graveyard & Bans Residential Use
The Delhi High Court has directed authorities to fence a graveyard on the Yamuna floodplains and restrain any new construction meant for people to stay or live in the area. Read more
NGT Reserves Order in Suo Motu Case on Decline of Native Fish Species in Yamuna
The National Green Tribunal has reserved its order in a suo motu matter concerning the sharp decline of indigenous fish species and the growing presence of invasive foreign fish in the Yamuna River. Read more
Supreme Court Stays Ruling on New Aravalli Hills Definition Flagging Environmental Concerns
The Supreme Court has stayed its recent decision approving new definitions of the Aravalli Hills, noting that further clarification is needed due to possible environmental consequences. Read more
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