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The Delhi High Court Chief Justice has declined Arvind Kejriwal's request to transfer the excise policy case to a different bench, ruling that the case remains with Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma as per the judicial roster.
The Calcutta High Court recently ordered the release of a Bangladeshi man who spent 21 years in jail, reinforcing that under the Juvenile Justice Act, a minor cannot be detained for more than seven years. This landmark ruling highlights the supremacy of the JJ Act over general criminal law and the importance of age determination in judicial proceedings.
The Karnataka High Court recently clarified that storing child pornographic material on a device with the intent to transmit is a punishable offense under the POCSO Act. Read our analysis of the Binoj P.J. vs. State case.
The Bombay High Court recently overturned a Nashik Family Court's divorce decree, stating that WhatsApp chats cannot be the sole basis for granting a divorce without a fair trial and the opportunity for rebuttal.
A detailed analysis of the Madhya Pradesh High Court's ruling on how a 5-month rent default makes a compromise decree executable, leading to tenant eviction.
The Karnataka High Court recently ruled that a spouse cannot access their partner's Income Tax Returns (ITR) through an RTI application. Learn why ITR is considered "personal information" and the legal way to obtain financial records in matrimonial cases.
The Delhi High Court rules that a horoscope mismatch is a "convenient pretext" and not a valid defense for backing out of a marriage promise after sexual relations.
The Delhi High Court challenges DMRC’s ₹45 lakh excuse for not renaming the 'Supreme Court' Metro station to 'Sarvoch Nyayalaya.' Is linguistic identity more important than administrative costs? Dive into the latest legal update.
The Bombay High Court, led by Justices Vibha Kankanwadi and Hiten S. Venegavkar, ruled that a single mother has the absolute right to determine her child’s surname and caste, following the 2022 Supreme Court precedent in Akella Lalitha.
In a landmark 2026 ruling, the Karnataka High Court quashed the criminal defamation case against Rahul Gandhi regarding the "40% Commission" advertisements, citing a lack of locus standi and protecting political speech.
In a major development on February 18, 2026, the Bombay High Court gave Vijay Mallya "one last chance" to provide a return timeline, refusing to hear his challenge against the Fugitive Economic Offender (FEO) status until he physically appears in India.
In a major relief for Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav, the Delhi High Court has suspended his jail sentence in a ₹5 crore cheque bounce case. The actor is set to walk out of Tihar Jail after depositing ₹1.5 crore and surrendering his passport.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently dismissed a plea to admit a pen drive as evidence in a forgery case. Discover why voice identification and Section 63 BSA compliance are now mandatory for digital proof.
The Delhi High Court, through Justice Vikas Mahajan, recently addressed the complex intersection of the POCSO Act and adolescent romantic relationships. While consent of a minor remains legally invalid, this judgment highlights how "non-coercive" intent and age proximity to 18 can be vital grounds for bail.
In a landmark decision on January 27, 2026, the Rajasthan High Court declared that lawyers' strikes and court boycotts are a direct violation of Article 21 (Right to Justice). Explore the judicial precedents, the conflict between Bar associations and the Bench, and the impact of this ruling on the Indian legal system.
