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Compassionate Appointment Cannot Be Denied on Ground of Delay If Initial Application Was Filed on Time: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court delivered an important judgment in the case of Vibhorgolash versus Union of India and Ors., holding that rejection of a compassionate appointment application on the ground of delay is unsustainable when the initial application was filed within the prescribed time and no decision was taken by…
Husband’s Conviction Upheld for Strangulating Wife and Staging Death as Suicide: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court upheld the conviction of a husband for murdering his wife by strangulation and attempting to disguise the crime as suicide. The judgment was delivered by a Division Bench of Justice Ilesh J Vora and Justice R T Vachchani, affirming the findings of the trial court and emphasizing the importance…
KMC’s Power to Revise Property Valuation for Levying Tax Upheld in ₹11.24 Crore Dispute: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court delivered a significant judgment in the case of Sahujain Charitable Society and Anr. versus The Kolkata Municipal Corporation and Ors., upholding the constitutional validity of Section 3 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2022. The Court held that the amendment validly…
Objection to Territorial Jurisdiction Waived If Not Raised Before Framing of Issues, Return of Plaint Set Aside: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered an important ruling in the case of Hanuman Prasad Sharma @ H.P. Sharma versus J. Mithyleshwar, holding that objections related to territorial jurisdiction must be raised at the earliest stage, otherwise they are deemed to be waived. The case arose from a civil suit for recovery of ₹10…
Extends Deadline for SIT Probe in Sabarimala Gold Theft Case, Clears 2017 Flag Mast Allegations: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court on 26 March 2026 extended the timeline for the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold theft case. The case involves allegations of theft and misappropriation of gold items from the temple, including gold-plated idol components and pillar plates. The Division Bench of Justice…
Second Application for Compensation Re-determination Maintainable After High Court Ruling: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment in the case of Andanayya and Ors. versus Deputy Chief Engineer and Ors., clarifying that landowners can file applications more than once for revised compensation under Section 28-A of the Land Acquisition Act if higher courts later enhance the award. The case arose from…
State’s Power to Withdraw Electricity Duty Exemption Upheld, One-Year Relief Granted to Industries: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered a crucial judgment balancing State policy powers and industrial interests, holding that tax exemptions can be withdrawn but not abruptly. The ruling ensures fairness by mandating a transition period for industries affected by such policy changes. Background of the Case The case…
Proclamation Order and LOC Against Australian Citizen Quashed for Failure to Serve Notice Abroad: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment on 26 March 2026 in the case of Manish Popli v. CBI, emphasizing that legal procedures for declaring a person as absconding must strictly follow due process. The Court clarified that failure to properly serve notice to an accused residing abroad makes proclamation…
Discharge from Air Force on Grounds of Cumulative Unsuitability Not a Punishment: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying the distinction between discharge and punishment in armed forces service law. The decision was passed by a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Arun Dev Choudhury. The Court held that discharge of an airman on the ground of…
Knanaya Community’s Endogamy Not an Essential Religious Practice, Excommunication for Marrying Outside Violates Rights: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court delivered a landmark judgment safeguarding individual rights within religious communities. The decision was rendered by Justice Easwaran S on March 23, 2026, while dismissing appeals filed by the Archeparchy of Kottayam and the Knanaya Catholic Congress. The Court upheld earlier decisions which…
