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Woman Granted Bail in UAPA Case, Mere Possession of Cash Without Intent Does Not Attract Terror-Funding Offence: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has held that mere receipt and safe custody of money, without proof of intention or knowledge to further terrorist activities, does not prima facie attract offences under Sections 38 and 40 Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. The Division Bench comprising Justice…
NID Directed to Issue Mark-Sheet to Student Admitted Against Vacant Reserved Seat Under Interim Orders: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has directed the National Institute of Design to issue mark sheets and other relevant academic documents to a student who successfully completed his course after being admitted against vacant reserved seats pursuant to a 2021 interim order. Justice Nirzar S Desai held that withholding mark…
Debarment Cannot Be Lifelong, Penalty Must Be Proportionate; Contractor Allowed to Seek Fresh Registration: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has ruled that debarment of a contractor can never be permanent and that its duration must depend upon the gravity of misconduct. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh Oswal held that even where a contractor admits to forgery and…
‘Akin to Crime Thriller’, FIR Not Quashed in ₹200 Crore Fraud Through Fake SBI Website: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court refused to quash a cheating and cybercrime FIR against four accused persons who allegedly duped a businessman of more than ₹7.15 crores by creating a fake website of the State Bank of India and hacking digital systems to generate fake OTPs and false credit entries of ₹225 crores. Justice M…
Imposition of ‘Check Period’ After Minor Punishment Illegal, Employee Entitled to Promotion Consideration: Madras High Court
The Division Bench of the Madras High Court comprising Justice C.V. Karthikeyan and Justice R. Vijayakumar delivered an important judgment relating to service law and promotional rights of government employees. The case arose from a dispute in the School Education Department where an employee was denied promotion on…
BCI Directed to Process Additional Intake Application of Private Law College, Ban Without Supporting Data Not Justified: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has directed the Bar Council of India to process applications filed by nine private law colleges seeking permission for additional intake of students from the academic year 2025-2026. The bench comprising Justice R Suresh Kumar and Justice Shamim Ahmed held that a blanket decision on need-based…
Woman Forced Out of Matrimonial Home Can File DV Case from Shelter, Economic Abuse Constitutes Continuing Cause of Action: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has held that a woman who is forced to leave her matrimonial home and take shelter in rented accommodation can initiate proceedings under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 at the place where she is temporarily residing. Justice Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee delivered the judgment…
Motor Accident Compensation Enhanced, GPF and Insurance Deductions Cannot Reduce Income for Dependency Calculation: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has enhanced the compensation awarded to the family of a bus accident victim, holding that while calculating income for motor accident claims, only statutory deductions such as income tax or professional tax can be excluded. Savings like General Provident Fund and group insurance contributions…
Recognising Single Mother as ‘Complete Parent’ Is Not Charity, Court Orders Removal of Father’s Name from Child’s School Record: Bombay High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on February 2, 2026, the Bombay High Court at its Aurangabad Bench recognised the right of a single mother to be treated as a complete and independent parent for the civic identity of her minor daughter. The Division Bench of Justice Vibha Kankanwadi and Justice Hiten Venegavkar…
Co-operative Banks Granting Loans Outside Service Area Not Misappropriation Without Pecuniary Loss: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has ruled that granting loans by a co-operative bank to persons residing outside its service area does not amount to criminal misconduct or misappropriation in the absence of pecuniary loss or wrongful gain. Justice A Badharudeen delivered the judgment while allowing a criminal miscellaneous…
