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Rules Sub-Registrar Cannot Refuse to Cancel Agreements Mandated by Court Decree Under Registration Act: Karnataka High Court
BENGALURU – In a significant relief for property owners, the High Court of Karnataka has ruled that a Sub-Registrar cannot refuse to record the cancellation of a Joint Development Agreement or Power of Attorney when a competent Civil Court has already declared them cancelled. The court clarified that the role of a…
Monalisa Case: husband Farmaan deny underage marriage claim; Kerala High Court grants couple interim relief
The Kerala High Court has passed an important order in a bail application concerning two young individuals seeking protection in a criminal matter. The case highlights the procedural aspect of bail and the role of the prosecution in assisting the court. The case titled Mohd. Farmaan and Monalisa VERSUS State of Kerala…
‘Systemic Deficiencies’ in Travancore Devaswom Board Accounts Flagged, Centralised Financial System Ordered: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court initiated suo motu proceedings based on the Sabarimala Special Commissioner’s report concerning the audited accounts of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB). The matter was linked to financial transparency issues arising from the conduct of the Global Ayyappa Sangamam held on 29 September 2025.…
Brother Not Covered For Purpose Of Family Pension, When Eligible Claimant Mother Never Availed It: Calcutta High Court
Pension Scheme 1981 – Family Pension Dispute | Brother Not Considered ‘Family’, High Court Rejects Arrears and Interest Claim In a significant judgment dated 08.04.2026, the High Court dismissed an appeal concerning the claim of family pension and arrears by the brother of a deceased government teacher. The Court…
Erroneous Decision on Territorial Jurisdiction Still Operates as Res Judicata Between Parties if Not Set Aside: Bombay High Court
The matter before the Bombay High Court arose from a Civil Revision Application filed by HDFC Bank Limited & Ors. challenging an order of the Trial Court which had rejected their application under Order VII Rule 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, seeking return of the plaint. The original suit had been filed by…
Merit-Cum-Seniority Principle, Seniority Cannot Be Applied Mechanically Without Assessing Merit: Chhattisgarh High Court
The dispute arose from the promotion process in the Jail Department of Chhattisgarh where the appellant was serving as Jail Superintendent since 1994 and was inducted into the cadre in 2000. The respondent entered service much later in 2009. A vacancy for the post of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) (Jail) led to a…
All Construction Activities at Chamundeshwari Temple Halted, Deputy Commissioner Warned of Contempt for Defying Earlier Orders: Karnataka High Court
The matter before the Karnataka High Court arose from a petition filed by Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, a legal descendant of the Royal Family of Mysore, challenging the validity of the Shree Chamundeshwari Kshetra Development Authority Act, 2024. The dispute relates to ongoing construction activities at the Sree…
‘Encroachers Must Yield to Larger Public Interest’ Road Expansion Permitted, Govt to Consider Ex Gratia: Delhi High Court
The matter before the Delhi High Court arose from a dispute relating to land situated in Village Haiderpur, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi, where around 98 occupants were residing and carrying out residential and commercial activities. The occupants, including the Petitioner Saroj (Widow of Khemchand), claimed long-standing…
Mere Ill-Treatment of SC Person Not an Offence, Caste-Based Intent Essential, FIR Against DU Professor Quashed: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court dealt with a petition filed by an Associate Professor from Lakshmibai College, Delhi University, challenging an FIR registered against her under provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 along with Sections 323 and 504 Indian Penal Code, 1860. The…
‘Welfare of Child Paramount’ Passport Renewal for Minor Taekwondo Champion Directed Without Estranged Father’s Signature: Karnataka High Court
The matter before the Karnataka High Court arose from a writ petition filed by a 16-year-old minor school student from Bengaluru seeking renewal of her passport to enable her participation in an International Taekwondo Competition in China scheduled in April 2026. The petition was necessitated after the passport…
