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Choice to Marry Across Faiths Is an Individual’s Autonomy, Beyond External Interference: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant judgment reinforcing constitutional liberties, has ruled that every adult has the right to choose their life partner, including in interfaith marriages, and this decision is immune from external veto, even if it challenges social norms or parental expectations. The ruling was…
Permanent Lok Adalats Have No Jurisdiction Over Matters Related to Imposition or Rate of Tax: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court, in a notable decision, has ruled that the Permanent Lok Adalat (PLA) has no jurisdiction to entertain disputes related to the rate or imposition of vehicle tax merely because transport vehicles are mentioned in the definition of “public utility services” under Section 22A(b) of the Legal…
Rape Victim's Refusal to Undergo Medical Exam Doesn’t Weaken Prosecution Case at Stage of Framing Charges: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant judgment, clarified that a rape survivor’s refusal to undergo internal medical examination does not weaken the prosecution's case at the stage of framing of charges, provided her statement contains specific and detailed allegations. The judgment came in the case of Sachindra…
Influential Persons Appointed as Lawyers for State Corporations While First-Generation Lawyers Ignored: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court, in a significant judgment dated August 4, 2025, sharply criticised the prevailing system of appointing legal counsels in state-run corporations, especially the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC). Justice Ajay Bhanot, while hearing a petition in the matter titled Smt.…
Hindu Marriage Act – Divorce Granted to Wife on Grounds of Cruelty and Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court, on 13 August 2025, delivered a landmark judgment in the case titled Prity Raj VERSUS Shishir Kumar, Miscellaneous Appeal No. 91 of 2021, allowing the wife’s appeal for divorce under Section 13(1)(i-a) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, on the grounds of cruelty and long separation. The appeal was…
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Gets Interim Exemption from Personal Appearance in Defamation Case by Former AAP MLA: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant development, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued notice to the State of Punjab and the complainant in a criminal defamation case against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, while also granting him interim relief from appearance before the Mansa Magistrate Court. The matter relates to allegations made…
Anticipatory Bail Granted to AMU Professor in FIR Over Alleged Reference to Rape in Hindu Mythology: Allahabad High Court
In a notable judgment, the Allahabad High Court has granted anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code to Dr. Jitendra Kumar, a professor at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), who was facing criminal charges for allegedly citing controversial mythological references involving rape in Hindu…
Magistrate/Sessions Court Can Grant Default Bail Even If Regular Bail Plea Is Pending in High Court: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has reaffirmed the position that both Magistrates and Sessions Courts retain full authority to grant default bail, irrespective of whether a regular bail application is pending before a Sessions Court or the High Court. This interpretation of Section 187(2) of…
Release Accused on Single Surety; No Custody If Chargesheet Filed Without Arrest: Allahabad High Court to UP Courts
In a significant development aimed at protecting the fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, the Allahabad High Court has issued detailed, binding directions to all trial courts across Uttar Pradesh to ensure consistent and lawful procedure in cases where the chargesheet is filed without…
RTI Act Applies to Nirmiti Kendras; ₹50K Cost Imposed for Denying Information: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court delivered a significant ruling clarifying that Nirmiti Kendras qualify as a public authority under Section 2(h) of the Right To Information Act, 2005. The case arose when the Public Information Officer (PIO) of a Nirmiti Kendra challenged an order passed by the State Information Commissioner…
