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Supreme Court Administration's Discretion to Set Cut-Off for Court Assistant Typing Test Upheld: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered a judgment on August 30, 2025, concerning the recruitment process of the Supreme Court for the post of Junior Court Assistant (JCA). The court examined whether the imposition of a cut-off on marks obtained in the typing test stage was a valid administrative action or an unfair mid-way…
'American Ganja' Being More Expensive Than 'Indian Ganja' Doesn't Enhance Culpability Under NDPS Act: Delhi High Court
In a key decision interpreting the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, the Delhi High Court has clarified that possession of a more expensive variety of ganja — popularly referred to as American Ganja — does not result in higher culpability under the law compared to Indian Ganja. The Court emphasized…
Angamaly Co-op Scam, Bail Granted to 7th Accused VD Tomy: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has granted regular bail to V.D. Tomy, the 7th accused in a sensational case involving the alleged misappropriation of ₹115.8 Crores by granting fake loans through the Angamaly Urban Co-operative Society. The order was passed by Justice A. Badharudeen in Bail Application No. 9405 of 2025. Accused…
Habeas Corpus Plea Not a Substitute for Custody Proceedings Under Guardianship Act: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently clarified the limited scope of writ jurisdiction in custody disputes involving minors. The Court emphasized that a habeas corpus petition cannot replace detailed custody proceedings under guardianship laws such as the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 and the…
Working "For" an Organisation Cannot Be Equated with Working "In" It for Recruitment Eligibility: Delhi High Court
Legal interpretation of recruitment rules and probation termination has been clarified by the Delhi High Court in a recent judgment under the principles of Service Law, significantly distinguishing between “employment” and “empanelment”. This case revolved around a plea filed by an Assistant Director (Legal) who…
Mandatory to Implead Alleged Paramour of Spouse in Divorce Petitions on Grounds of Adultery: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has clarified a crucial legal position under Section 13(1)(i) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, holding that it is not just necessary but mandatory to implead the alleged paramour when a divorce is sought on the ground of adultery. The Court emphasized that this is not a procedural formality but a…
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[S.91 CrPC] Accused Cannot Be Summoned to Produce Incriminating Evidence Against Himself: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has clarified an important principle of criminal law, stating that an accused cannot be summoned under Section 91 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 to produce documents or materials that may incriminate him during trial. Justice Partha Sarathi Sen, while deciding CRR 395 of 2025, ruled…
Minor Girl's Claim of Being 18+ or Aadhaar Showing Her as Major Doesn't Aid Accused Booked Under POCSO Act: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court recently refused to grant bail to an accused facing serious charges under Section 363 and Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 4 of the Protection Of Children From Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The accused, Rishi Kumar, had sought regular bail by claiming that the…
Absence of Document Identification Number Renders GST Orders Invalid, Not Void: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that assessment orders issued without a mandatory Document Identification Number (DIN) cannot be treated as void. Instead, such orders are invalid, meaning they remain enforceable until they are…
Hindu Marriage Not a 'Religious Purpose', GO Allowing Use of Temple Funds for Marriage Halls Quashed: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently struck down a Government Order by which the Tamil Nadu State Government permitted the use of funds from five temples for constructing marriage halls. The bench of Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice G Arul Murugan held that this decision violated the Hindu Religious and Charitable…
