High Courts
Bail granted under Sections 85, 80(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 3/4 of Dowry Prohibition Act : No specific allegations
The Allahabad High Court's decision in Shivam @ Kallu v. State of U.P. serves as a critical reminder of the judiciary's ...
Legal Safeguards in Preventive Detention: Preventive detention order under PITNDPS Act when vitiated
This judgment is a critical commentary on the intersection of preventive detention laws and constitutional rights in Ind...
Public Law and Tortious Liability - When State or its instrumentality can be held liable for tortious actions - Sovereign immunity applies where actions are performed in good faith
The Padmabati Mitra v. Union of India case serves as a critical reminder of the legal thresholds required to establish s...
Dishonour of Cheque of Insurance Premium - Policy can not be cancelled
The Bombay High Court's decision in this case reinforces the principle that insurance companies cannot evade liability t...
Construction contracts - Time is never of the essence for performance - Extension of time can be inferred from conduct and circumstances
The judgment underscores the importance of arbitration in resolving complex construction disputes and the critical role ...
Illegal construction on acquired land - Larger public interest and national importance of projects like highways emphasized - Petitioner directed to vacate land immediately
Overall, the judgment establishes that any illegal construction on acquired land is liable to be demolished, and the acq...
Public servant demanding and accepting bribes through Google Pay, denied bail, custodial interrogation essential for a thorough investigation
This judgment serves as a stern warning to public servants and reinforces the judiciary's role in maintaining the integr...
Public Interest Litigations : Petitioners in Public Interest Litigations (PILs) to disclose their criminal antecedents
Legal experts have hailed the decision as a step towards reinforcing the credibility of the PIL system. By ensuring that...
High Court can quash criminal proceedings in cases of non-compoundable offences when the alleged victim repudiates the allegations
The Gauhati High Court's decision in Gunja Dutta v. State of Assam is a significant development in the application of Se...
School Children cannot be ferried in Military Trucks
The Punjab and Haryana High Court's judgment in the case of Pradeep Sharma v. Union of India underscores the judiciary's...
Kerala High Court Overturns Trial Court's Routine Condonation of Delay in Criminal Case
The High Court's ruling directs the trial court to reconsider the condonation petition afresh and issue a reasoned order...
Gambling is an act of moral turpitude : Employer has discretion to reject or terminate candidature
The case serves as a cautionary tale for job applicants, highlighting the importance of full disclosure in all applicati...