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Election Commission’s Powers Under Article 324 Upheld in Officer Transfer Case: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation challenging large-scale transfer orders issued by the Election Commission of India, holding that such powers are valid under Article 324 of the Constitution of India and no public injury was established. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice…
JDA’s Decision to Terminate Assistant Advocates Upheld, No Right to Continue: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court delivered an important judgment on 31 March 2026 in the case of Pratap Singh vs Jaipur Development Authority & Ors., where the Court upheld the termination of several Assistant Advocates engaged by the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA). The judgment was passed by Justice Ganesh Ram Meena,…
Co-Owner Entitled to Enhanced Compensation Granted to Other Co-Owners Under Same Acquisition: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that a co-owner whose land has been acquired is entitled to receive the same compensation as another co-owner, even if the former did not seek a legal reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act or redetermination under Section 28-A of the Land Acquisition Act. The…
Wife’s Professional Competence and Earning Potential Must Be Considered While Deciding Maintenance: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment dated 1 April 2026, the Allahabad High Court clarified an important principle under Section 125 CrPC regarding maintenance. The Court held that while deciding maintenance, the professional competence and earning capacity of the wife cannot be ignored. This ruling came in the case of Binay Kushwaha…
Writ Petition Not Maintainable Before Final Order In Court Martial Process: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment dated 31 March 2026, the Delhi High Court clarified an important legal principle regarding the maintainability of writ petitions under Article 226 Constitution of India. The Court held that a writ petition challenging disciplinary and court martial proceedings cannot be entertained before a final…
Talaq Takes Effect from Date of Pronouncement, Subsequent Court Decree is Merely Declaratory: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling dated 1 April 2026, the Allahabad High Court clarified an important legal principle under Mohammedan Law regarding divorce. The Court held that once a husband pronounces talaq, the divorce becomes effective from that date itself, and any later court decree only confirms that divorce. This…
Transfer of Matrimonial Cases Based on Wife’s Convenience Under Section 24 CPC and Hindu Marriage Act Explained
In an important judgment delivered on 27 March 2026, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur, presided over by Justice Rekha Borana, decided multiple transfer applications together. These cases involved matrimonial disputes where wives requested transfer of cases filed by their husbands to courts nearer…
ECI’s Power to Transfer Top Officials Ahead of Elections Examined: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has heard a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the large-scale transfer orders issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) ahead of elections. The petition alleges that these transfers were arbitrary, lacked proper justification, and could disrupt governance during a crucial…
“Poverty Cannot Be Ground for Incarceration,” Convict Released for Non-Payment of Costs Despite Cheque Bounce Settlement: Rajasthan High Court
In a crucial judgment dated 31 March 2026, the Rajasthan High Court held that an accused cannot be kept in jail merely for failure to pay compounding costs after settlement of a cheque dishonour case. The Court emphasized that personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution cannot be made dependent on a person’s…
Exaggerated Income Claims in Maintenance Cases Not Sufficient for Perjury Action: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a husband’s appeal seeking initiation of perjury proceedings against his wife over alleged false statements about his income in a maintenance case. The bench, presided over by Justice Raj Beer Singh, observed that income disputes in such cases should be resolved through evidence…
