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LARR Orders Upheld in Godrej Land Case, State and NHSRCL Allowed to File Pleas: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court delivered an important judgment under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, confirming that procedural flexibility should be allowed in the interest of justice. The Court refused to interfere with the orders of the Land…
Guardianship Granted to Hindu Couple for Muslim Minor, Child’s Welfare Prioritised: Madras High Court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court delivered a significant judgment under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, holding that the welfare of a child is the most important factor while deciding guardianship, even if the prospective guardians belong to a different religion. The Court made it clear that technical…
School Cannot Delay Admission to State-Allotted Student by Raising Eligibility Dispute Under RTE Act: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a significant judgment strengthening the right to education of children belonging to weaker sections. A bench comprising Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe ruled that private neighbourhood schools must grant immediate admission to students allotted by…
Trial Courts Must Call Reports on Mitigating and Aggravating Factors Before Sentencing in Potential Death Penalty Cases: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered an important judgment focusing on fair sentencing in death penalty cases. A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Vijay Bishnoi ruled that trial courts must collect detailed reports on aggravating and mitigating circumstances before deciding…
Co-Accused Acquitted in Karnataka Murder Case, Weak Circumstantial Evidence Noted: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment on 27 April 2026 in the case of Anand Jakkappa Pujari @ Gaddadar versus State of Karnataka and connected matter. The Court examined a murder case based entirely on circumstantial evidence and emphasized the strict legal standards required to prove guilt…
Bail Granted Under NDPS Act Citing Long Custody and Trial Delay in Heroin and Arms Recovery Case: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court delivered a significant bail judgment on 27 April 2026 in the case Satnam Singh versus State of Punjab. The petition was filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) seeking regular bail in a serious narcotics and arms recovery case registered under…
Industrial Tribunal Award Set Aside for Violation of Natural Justice, Employer’s Right to Lead Evidence Restored: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court delivered an important judgment on 27 April 2026 in the writ petition filed by Lagan Engineering Company Limited versus State of West Bengal and Others. The case was decided by Justice Shampa Dutt (Paul) and involved challenge to an award passed by the 3rd Industrial Tribunal, West Bengal,…
Woman Accused in 72g Mephedrone Case Granted Bail After 22 Months in Custody: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court delivered an important order on 27 April 2026 in a bail application filed under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. The case involved Pravinbanu Ibrahimbhai Sultan Mamrej Kureshi, who sought regular bail after being accused in a narcotics case involving…
Court Cannot Direct Accused to Surrender While Rejecting Anticipatory Bail: Supreme Court
In an important ruling, the Supreme Court interpreted provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 Section 87 and clarified that courts cannot direct an accused to surrender while rejecting anticipatory bail. The case titled Om Prakash Chhawnika @ Om Prakash Chabnika @ Om Prakash Chawnika versus State of…
High Courts Cannot Reassess Materials Considered by Trial Courts Under Article 227: Supreme Court
In an important ruling, the Supreme Court clarified the scope of Article 227 Constitution of India and held that High Courts cannot act as appellate courts while exercising supervisory jurisdiction. The case titled Vinay Raghunath Deshmukh versus Natwarlal Shamji Gada Respondents and Another dealt with the legality of…
