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Allegations Of Cruelty By Husband And In-Laws In Divorce: Assam High Court
In a significant judgment, the High Court of Assam addressed the issues surrounding allegations under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 67 of the Information Technology Act. The case involved a petition filed by the accused, challenging the criminal proceedings initiated against them in a…
RTI Act Doesn't Give Right To Seek Information With Motive To Harass: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab State Federation of Co-operative Sugar Mills Ltd. (hereafter referred to as "the petitioner") challenged an order from the State Information Commission, Punjab, dated July 3, 2014, in which it was directed to release certain information under the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act). This decision was…
Landmark Judgment On Juvenile Bail In Rape Case: Allahabad High Court
In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has recently pronounced a ruling regarding the release on bail of a juvenile in conflict with the law (CCL), under Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The decision sheds light on key provisions of the Act and highlights the…
Lawyer Ordered To Provide Pro Bono Legal Services In POCSO Cases As Apology For Contempt Of Court: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently directed an advocate, Shivanshu Gunwal, to provide pro bono legal services in at least two cases in the court of the Additional Sessions Judge (POCSO) at Saket, New Delhi, as a condition for accepting his apology in a contempt of court case. This ruling came after Gunwal was accused of…
Illegality In Recognizing Colleges; Police To Collect CCTV Footage Near Nursing Council's Office To Check Activities: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently heard a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that raised concerns about irregularities in granting recognition to nursing colleges. The petition highlighted issues with the Madhya Pradesh Nursing Registration Council (MPNRC) and the recognition process, prompting the Court to take…
Look-Out Circular Is A Coercive Measure, Has Adverse Consequences; Authorities Should Apply Mind Before Issuing: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a key judgment, Justice Subba Reddy Satti of the Andhra Pradesh High Court addressed the controversial practice of issuing Look-Out Circulars (LOC), asserting that such measures can have significant adverse civil consequences. The court emphasized that an LOC is a coercive action, which infringes on an individual’s…
Writ Court Shall Not Reappreciate Evidence In Disciplinary Proceedings Unless Inquiry Officer's Finding Of Guilt Is Perverse: Kerala High Court
A complex legal dispute involving the administration of the famous Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has come under judicial scrutiny. The case centers around an appellant, a former senior clerk of the temple, who raised multiple allegations of mismanagement and improper conduct within the…
Probate Of Wills Executed In Ex-Princely States Not Necessary, Guidelines Issued For Disposal Of Mutation Cases Based On 'Gadajat Wills': Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court has reiterated that in districts that were once part of ex-princely states or Gadajat states, such as Rayagada, probate of Wills is not required. This ruling came in the case of Ramesh Chandra Sahu & Anr. VERSUS The State of Odisha (W.P.(C) No. 1848 of 2025). The Court clarified that the revenue…
Legal Heirship Certificate Can Be Issued Based On Affidavit Of Applicant & Persons Known To Family Like Neighbours And Relatives: Madras High Court
In a significant decision, the Madras High Court addressed the issue of the denial of a legal heirship certificate application in the case of Arasu S VERSUS The Thasildar, Mylapore Taluk. The petitioner, Arasu S, had applied for the certificate in relation to the death of C.P. Subramaniyam, who passed away on…
PIL Challenging Imposition Of Double Toll Fees On Non-FASTag Vehicles Dismissed: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging circulars issued by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) mandating vehicles without a FASTag to pay double the toll fees. The court upheld the decision, stating that the introduction of FASTag was a policy move aimed at…
