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Authorities Cannot Evict Tenants by Declaring Building ‘Unsafe’ to Bypass Due Process: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur delivered a significant judgment on 27 March 2026 in multiple transfer applications, including the case of Smt. Sanju Alias Sundari vs Mohan Ram. The judgment was passed by Justice Rekha Borana, where several matrimonial transfer petitions were decided together due…
No Law Bars Conducting Prayer Meeting Inside One's Home, Permission From Authority Not Required: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a significant judgment delivered in 2026, the Chhattisgarh High Court clarified an important aspect of religious freedom under Article 25 Constitution of India. The Court held that individuals are free to organize prayer meetings inside their own dwelling house and no prior permission is required from authorities,…
Foreign Arbitral Award Upheld, Promoters’ Challenge Rejected: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has upheld the enforcement of a foreign arbitral award worth more than ₹1400 crore, reinforcing India’s pro-arbitration stance. The Court refused to interfere with the findings of the arbitral tribunal and the High Court, holding that objections raised by the promoters could not block…
Government Can Withdraw Tax Concessions Granted to Industry in Public Interest: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has clarified that recipients of government-granted tax concessions have no vested right to claim that such concessions must continue indefinitely. A bench comprising Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe held that concessions are defeasible rights, and the government can withdraw them in…
Can Foreign Arbitral Award Be Challenged in India on Grounds Rejected by Seat Court? Supreme Court Explains ‘Transnational Issue Estoppel’
The Supreme Court of India has held that enforcement of a foreign arbitral award under Section 48 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 cannot be blocked on the ground of public policy if the issue has already been finally decided by the seat court. The bench, comprising Justices Sanjay Kumar and K. Vinod…
Principle of Subsistence of Rights Inapplicable When Basis of Engagement is Displaced by Administrative Restructuring: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
In a significant judgment dated 31 March 2026, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh clarified that the principle of subsistence of rights cannot be applied where the very basis of employment ceases to exist due to administrative restructuring or relocation. The Court emphasized that a fresh recruitment process…
Acquittal Of Employee In Criminal Case Does Not Automatically Entitle Him To Full Pay & Back Wages For Suspension Period: Bombay High Court
In an important ruling dated 30 March 2026, the Bombay High Court clarified that an employee’s acquittal in a criminal case does not automatically entitle him to full salary and back wages for the suspension period. The Court emphasized that such entitlement depends on the discretion of the competent authority under…
One-Day Escort Bail Granted to NIA Accused for Father’s Funeral, Trial Court Ignored Customary Ceremony Material: Telangana High Court
In a significant judgment dated 30 March 2026, the Telangana High Court granted limited relief to an accused involved in a case investigated under the National Investigation Agency Act. The Court emphasized that even in serious criminal matters, humanitarian considerations and customary practices must be respected…
POCSO Cases Involving Consensual Adolescent Relationships May Be Quashed to Prevent “Manifest Injustice”: Meghalaya High Court
The Meghalaya High Court delivered a significant judgment addressing the scope of quashing proceedings under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). The case arose from a reference on whether proceedings under the POCSO law can be quashed based on consent using inherent powers under Section…
FIR Quashed in Alleged ‘Election Ticket’ Cheating Case Against Prahlad Joshi’s Brother: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court delivered an important ruling in a case involving allegations of cheating and misuse of criminal law under Section 61 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Section 318(4) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and provisions of the SC ST Act. The case was filed by Sri Gopal Joshi and others seeking quashing of an FIR…
