Contractual GST Disputes are Arbitrable (But Not Statutory Tax Determinations): Head-A/Head-B Test and Severability-Based Remand under Sections 34–37 Case: U.P. Public Works Deptt. Thru. Chief...
Charge Can Be Framed on “Grave Suspicion” from Investigation Material (Including Social-Media Posts) Despite FIR’s Omission of Exact Casteist Words 1. Introduction In Chandra Prakash Singh Alias Goli...
Judicial Restraint in Ongoing Town Vending Committee Elections: Category-Dispute Challenges to be Pursued Post-Election 1. Introduction In MOHD ARFIN & ANR. v. MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI (Delhi...
Anticipatory Bail as “Not Maintainable” for Proclaimed Offenders: Abscondence and Non‑Cooperation as a Bar under Section 482 BNSS Case: Mashu @ Aman Joshi v. State of U.P. (Allahabad High Court,...
No Enhancement in an Accused-Only Appeal: Fine Omission Not Curable; Extraordinary Appellate Delay and Advanced Age as “Adequate and Special Reasons” to Reduce Sentence under the Proviso to Section...
Non-Imposition of Fine Under Section 326 IPC as a Sentencing Illegality and Appellate Restraint Against Enhancement in Accused-Only Appeals 1. Introduction Case: Razzak v. State Of U.P. (Allahabad...
Form-26 “Substantial Defect” Threshold: Non-repetition of Disclosed Assets and Minor Educational Misdescription Do Not Void an Election 1. Introduction The Manipur High Court’s reportable decision in...
Section 13B HMA Courts Cannot Convert Mutual-Consent Divorce Proceedings into POCSO/Child-Marriage Prosecutions 1. Introduction In GOYRAM BARMAN v. MADHUMITA BARMAN (Calcutta High Court, 20-07-2026),...
Consent as a Sine Qua Non for Mediation Under Section 89 CPC: Mutual-Consent Divorce Cannot Be Dismissed for Non-Appearance in Mediation 1. Introduction In DANISH KARIM v. RANJANA CHOWDHURY (Calcutta...
No “Deemed Approval” for New Concrete Sleeper Plants: Mandamus Cannot Compel RDSO/Railways to Grant CSP Approval Without Siding Under the Post‑2026 Regime 1. Introduction The Allahabad High Court...
Intention for Murder Can Be Inferred From Targeting Vital Parts and Manner of Assault, Not Merely Weapon Type 1. Introduction Case: Babu Lal v. State (Allahabad High Court, decided on 17-07-2026)....
Domicile-Based Physical Relaxation Does Not Bar Reserved-Category Candidates from Open Merit Selection (SSC GD) Case: AMIT KUNDAL v. UNION OF INDIA TH SECRETARY MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS Court: High...
Section 319 CrPC Requires Strong, Cogent Trial Evidence; Counsel Non-Appearance Will Not Stall Adjudication 1. Introduction Case: Smt. Chhotka v. State Of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko. And 2...
Mandatory Strict Compliance with Sections 251–252 CrPC for Conviction on Plea in Section 138 NI Act Cases; Appeal Bar under Section 375 CrPC 1. Introduction The decision in ADIL AHMAD SOFI v. JAVID...
No Vested Right to State-Funded Personal Security: Withdrawal Valid on Objective Threat-Perception Review After Hearing 1) Introduction In Jalagam Prasad Rao v. The State of Telangana (Telangana High...
No Mandatory Photo-Verification for Filing Writ Petitions Where Duly Notarised Affidavits Are Accepted 1. Introduction In Biswajit Chowdhury v. Registrar General, High Court Of Judicature At...
Section 311 Cr.P.C.: Delay and “No Examination-in-Chief” Are Not Bars to Summoning Essential Material Witnesses 1. Introduction In Gulzar Ali v. State Of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko. And 2 Others...
Compensatory Costs for Police-Caused Delay in Bail Disposal and Enforceable E-Transmission of Bail Orders 1. Introduction In Amit v. State Of U.P. And 3 Others (Allahabad High Court, decided on...
Mandatory Pre‑Cognizance Hearing under BNSS Section 223 Applies to SEBI Special Courts (Non‑Compliance Vitiates Cognizance) 1) Introduction In Neville Tuli v. Securities and Exchange Board of Indi...
Statutory Universities’ Para‑Veterinary Diplomas Must Be Treated as “Recognized Qualifications”: Rule 14 (HPPVC Rules, 2011) Curtailed as Ultra Vires the HPPVC Act, 2010 1. Introduction In RIYA...