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Once Village Is Declared 'Urban Area' in Master Plan, State Can Permit Land Conversion for Development: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court, in a significant urban development judgment, dismissed a writ petition filed by Gram Panchayat, Asota challenging its inclusion in the Sujangarh Master Plan 2036. The Gram Panchayat argued that the inclusion was made despite its objections and that it violated its autonomy and right to manage…
Widowed Daughter-in-Law Entitled to Maintenance from Deceased Father-in-Law's Coparcenary Property, Not Personal Property: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court allows maintenance from coparcenary property of deceased father-in-law under Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, reaffirming legal protection for widowed daughter-in-law. Court explains statutory protection under Section 19(1), Section 21(vii), Section 22 and Section 23 of the Hindu Adoption and…
Welfare State Must Be Impartial, Cannot Be "Touchy" When Employees Approach Court for Rightful Claim: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment under service jurisprudence, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has extended the retirement age of Professor Susheela Rana, criticizing the state authorities for acting with bias simply because the petitioner sought judicial redress for her lawful service claims. Justice Sandeep Sharma, while…
Delhi Police Pulled Up for IOs' Failure to Produce Case Files in POCSO and Rape Bail Matters, Commissioner Asked to Act: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a recent judgment, came down heavily on the Delhi Police for their repeated failure in properly assisting prosecutors during bail hearings. The Court, presided over by Justice Girish Kathpalia, observed that investigating officers often fail to carry case files or brief the prosecutors, thus…
Case Against Film Distributor Swargachitra Appachan for Alleged Tampering of 2004 Movie 'Vellinakshatram' Quashed: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently quashed the criminal proceedings initiated against the well-known film distributor Appachan, popularly known as Swargachitra Appachan. He was booked for allegedly tampering with the Malayalam film “Vellinakshtram.” The prosecution had alleged that a disturbing scene where actor Siddique…
Age Determination and Juvenile Status Dispute in POCSO and Rape Case Decided Under Juvenile Justice Act: Allahabad High Court
The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad delivered a significant judgment on 18 August 2025 in Criminal Revision No. 3917 of 2024, concerning the determination of whether the accused, referred to as Juvenile X, was a minor at the time of the incident. The revision was filed by Juvenile X challenging the orders passed…
Mere Delay in Uploading Demand Order on GST Portal Doesn't Make Action Time-Barred If Service Through Email Is Proved: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently delivered a significant observation regarding the time limit for passing demand orders under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, specifically concerning the delay in uploading Form DRC-07 on the official GST portal. The Court emphasized that a gap between the passing of a demand…
Democracy Will Crumble If Any Pillar Weakens, 'Pray to God' UT Administration Rises to the Occasion Amid Space Shortage: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has voiced serious concern about the acute shortage of space hampering its effective functioning. The Court reminded the Chandigarh Administration that the needs and constraints of the judiciary must be treated as equally important responsibilities of the Administration. The Court…
Merely Exhorting Co-Accused Not Sufficient to Sustain Murder Conviction, Life Convict Acquitted After 42 Years: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has acquitted a man who had been serving a life sentence for murder for over four decades. The bench comprising Justice Saumitra Dayal Singh and Justice Madan Pal Singh observed that general exhortation alone is a weak piece of evidence. Unless the prosecution can establish a “meeting of…
Section 19 PC Act | Valid Sanction Needed to Prosecute Public Servants, But Mere Error in Sanction Can't Overturn Conviction: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that while a valid sanction is a prerequisite for prosecuting public servants under the Prevention of Corruption Act, mere errors or irregularities in the sanction order will not reverse any court finding, sentence, or order unless it causes a failure of justice. Justice A Badharudeen,…
