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Ban Imposed On Mention Of Caste In Police Records, Action Ordered Against Caste Stickers On Vehicles: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court, in the case of Praveen Chetri versus State of Uttar Pradesh and Another, addressed the issue of caste disclosure in police investigations and public records. The matter came before Justice Vinod Diwakar after the Court noticed the mention of the accused’s caste in a police report related to a…
O.15A R.2 CPC | Tenant Liable To Pay Dues Till Date Of Rent Fixation And Beyond: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has clarified that under Rule 15A of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), a tenant who disputes arrears of rent must pay not only the arrears up to the date of filing the suit but also those accruing until the Court fixes the rent and thereafter. This interpretation is important for cases…
Karan Johar's Personality Rights Protected, Misuse Of Morphed Images And 'KJo' Acronym Barred: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling safeguarding the personality rights of public figures, the Delhi High Court has issued an ex parte ad interim injunction in favor of renowned filmmaker and television personality Karan Johar. The order restrains unauthorized use of his name, acronym ‘KJo’, likeness, image, voice, and other…
3-Year Practice Rule Relaxed For Chhattisgarh Civil Judge Examination: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has granted interim relief to candidates aspiring to become Civil Judges in Chhattisgarh, allowing them to sit for the upcoming examination without meeting the three-year Bar practice requirement introduced through a recruitment notification dated 23 December 2024. The direction was issued…
Mere Recommendation By State To Include Community In Scheduled Tribe List Cannot Be Basis To Seek Caste Certificate: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has raised serious concerns over the issuance of Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificates to individuals from the Malayali community residing in Erode District of Tamil Nadu. The court questioned the District Collector of Erode on how such certificates were issued when the Malayali community is not…
Penal Action Ordered Against Woman For Falsely Accusing Senior Advocate Of Rape, Court Says She Snatched His Right To Dignity: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, Jabalpur Bench, recently delivered a detailed and strongly worded judgment in a writ petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The petitioner, a senior advocate practicing for over 20 years at the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, challenged an FIR registered under…
Interim Relief Against Eviction Granted To Families Living Under Flyover, State’s Assurance Of Rehabilitation Recorded: Calcutta High Court
In a significant ruling upholding the right to shelter under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, the Calcutta High Court granted relief to nearly 300 families living under Hastings No. 1 Mali Gate, Munshi Premchand Sarani, near Syed Baba Mazar, by recording the State Government’s assurance that no eviction will…
Despite Nirbhaya Reforms, Sexual Violence Against Women Continues: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has taken a strong stance on the lack of security in deserted areas of hospitals, which are increasingly becoming grounds for heinous crimes against women. In a recent order dated September 16, 2025, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma directed the Delhi Government to ensure proper security arrangements…
Mere Foreign Nationality Of Accused Cannot Be Grounds To Deny Bail Under NDPS Act: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that a person’s foreign nationality cannot be the sole ground to deny bail under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. Justice Ranjan Sharma, while deciding the Cr. MP(M) No. 254 of 2025, made it clear that all individuals, irrespective of…
Court Cancels Bail Of Father Booked For Repeatedly Raping Minor Daughter: Delhi High Court
In a deeply disturbing case, the Delhi High Court has cancelled the bail of a man accused of repeatedly raping his minor daughter over a span of five years, beginning when she was just ten years old. The child also accused her father of forcing her to watch pornographic videos and mentally torturing her by physically…
