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Canada-Based Couple Allowed to Attend Surrogacy Board Hearings Virtually; Physical Presence Not Mandatory at This Stage: Delhi High Court
A calm yet noteworthy moment unfolded at the Delhi High Court on 10 November 2025, when Justice Sachin Datta delivered relief to a Canada-based couple who had been struggling for months to obtain a crucial medical certificate required for surrogacy. After repeated setbacks from the District Medical Board in South…
Rahul Surana’s Challenge to ED Action Rejected; Court Says Supplementary PMLA Complaint Based on Fresh SFIO Evidence: Madras High Court
On a humid Wednesday morning in Chennai, the Madras High Court witnessed a packed courtroom as Justice S. M. Subramaniam and Justice Mohammed Shaffiq took their seats to deliver a highly anticipated ruling in the Rahul Surana v. Assistant Director, Directorate of Enforcement case. The hall carried the typical Chennai…
Married Sister Can Be Considered a Dependent for Claiming Motor Accident Compensation: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has delivered an important decision under the Motor Vehicles Act concerning the rights of married sisters to claim compensation after the accidental death of a family member. Justice Umesh M Adiga clarified that in the Indian social setting, daughters and sisters—even after marriage—often…
Probation Granted to Young Man Convicted in 2014 Ludhiana Accident After 11 Years of Trial: Punjab & Haryana High Court
A deeply emotional hearing took place on 14 November 2025 in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, where Justice Vinod S. Bhardwaj delivered an important decision in an 11-year-old Ludhiana accident case. The courtroom felt reflective rather than confrontational as the judge balanced the legal framework with the long…
Assessee Entitled to Personal Hearing as SCN Lacked Reasons; GST Demand Against Stock Broker Quashed: Delhi High Court
The High Court of Delhi recently heard a writ petition filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India by M/s RBC Financial Services Pvt. Ltd., represented through its Director Mr. Rajiv Gupta. The petition challenges the impugned order dated 30th May, 2024, passed by the Sales Tax Officer, Class II/…
Matter Involving False Statements Not Entertainable; Cost of ₹1 Lakh Imposed for Misuse of Judicial Process: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has delivered a significant ruling on the responsibility of litigants to approach the Court with clean hands while invoking Article 226. Justice Amit Borkar held that a writ petition containing false statements and suppression of material facts must be rejected at the threshold, as such conduct…
Partners Are Not Distinct from the Firm; Liability Is Joint and Several—NI Act Case Against ‘Sleeping Partners’ Not Quashed: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) has delivered a significant ruling interpreting Section 138 and Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, especially concerning the liability of partners, including those claiming to be “sleeping partners.” Justice Brij Raj Singh dismissed two criminal petitions…
CIT(A) Order Quashed as Assessee Missed Hearing Due to Faulty VC Link and Hearing Email Sent at 3 AM: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has delivered a significant judgment concerning a taxpayer’s right to be heard under the Income Tax Act, 1961, particularly in the context of faceless assessment and faceless appeals. Justice Ziyad Rahman A.A. examined whether the petitioner was denied a genuine opportunity to participate in the…
Family’s Plea for Custody of Daughter in Inter-Faith Relationship Rejected; Court Says She Is an Adult Acting of Her Own Free Will: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently delivered an important order under Article 226 of the Constitution while deciding a Habeas Corpus petition filed by the maternal uncle of a Hindu woman. The Division Bench of Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Justice Vinay Saraf made significant observations regarding the…
ECI’s Order Delisting Registered Unrecognised Political Parties in the State Stayed: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court on Thursday, 20 November 2025, granted interim protection to several political parties that were recently delisted from the register of Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) by the Election Commission of India. Justice V.G. Arun issued an interim stay, allowing candidates of these…
