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Quashing of FIR in Forgery Case While Handwriting Expert’s Opinion Is Pending Is Unjustified: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has set aside the Himachal Pradesh High Court judgment which had quashed a First Information Report (FIR) alleging forgery, cheating, and misappropriation of property. A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta observed that the High Court acted prematurely while the…
Railways Directed to Extend Scouts and Guides Quota to Hindustan Scouts, Denial Found Arbitrary: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has directed the Ministry of Railways to extend recruitment benefits under the Scouts and Guides quota to the Hindustan Scouts and Guides Association. The Court held that denying such benefits was arbitrary and violated Article 14 Constitution of India, which guarantees equality before law. The…
FRRO Pulled Up for Stalling Exit of US National Accused of Religious Conversion: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has strongly criticized the Foreigners Regional Registration Office for refusing to process the exit permit of a foreign national despite a valid court order. Justice NJ Jamadar held that once a judicial order is in force, administrative authorities like FRRO are bound to comply and cannot act on…
Magistrate Cannot Direct Police to Conduct ‘Inquiry’ Under Section 175(3) BNSS, Must Assess Grounds Before Ordering Probe: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has clarified an important legal position under Section 175(3) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, holding that a Magistrate cannot direct the police to conduct an “inquiry.” The Court stated that such inquiry must be conducted by the Magistrate himself before ordering any police…
Relief Denied to Excise Officer Allegedly Caught Demanding Bribe for Granting Licence: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has refused to grant relief to a Deputy Excise Collector accused of demanding a bribe for granting an excise licence. The Court dismissed a petition seeking quashing of criminal proceedings and held that the case must proceed to trial based on available evidence. The order was passed by Justice…
Adoption Is an Expression of Reproductive Autonomy Under Article 21: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has delivered a significant judgment holding that adoption is an essential part of Article 21 Constitution of India, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. The Court clarified that reproductive autonomy is not limited to biological childbirth and includes the decision to build a…
Wife Cannot Seek Husband’s IT Returns Under RTI Act for Maintenance Proceedings, Falls Under ‘Personal Information’ Exemption: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a spouse cannot access the Income Tax Returns or financial records of the other spouse by filing an application under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The Court held that such details fall under Section 8(1)(j) Right to Information Act, 2005, which protects personal…
Garo Hills ADC Notification Requiring ST Certificate for Election Nomination Quashed, Executive Committee Lacks Power: Meghalaya High Court
In an important judgment relating to election laws under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India, the Meghalaya High Court set aside a notification issued by the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council. The notification had made it compulsory for candidates to submit a Scheduled Tribe certificate while filing…
16-Year-Old SC/ST Case Against Mumbai Lawyer Quashed: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court on 17 March 2026 delivered an important judgment in the case of Virendranath B. Tiwari v. State of Maharashtra & Others, where a long-pending criminal case was quashed. The case involved allegations under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and…
Denial of Compassionate Appointment to Higher Post Despite Educational Qualifications and Eligibility Is Arbitrary: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court delivered a significant judgment on 17 March 2026 in the case of Pidugu Sasi Kanth Reddy VERSUS District Judge Kadapa & Others, clarifying the legal position regarding appointments made under the Compassionate Appointment Scheme. The Court held that eligible candidates cannot be denied…
