All High Courts Case Commentaries

Immediacy and Indigence as Essential Criteria for Compassionate Appointments

Date: Apr 4, 2025

Immediacy and Indigence as Essential Criteria for Compassionate Appointments Introduction The decision in Smt. Dukhiya Bai v. Punjab National Bank (2025: CGHC: 15605‑DB) clarifies the scope of...

Judicial Clarification on the Scrutiny of Allegations in Spiritual Institutions: A Standard for Evidentiary and Administrative Oversight

Date: Apr 4, 2025

Judicial Clarification on the Scrutiny of Allegations in Spiritual Institutions: A Standard for Evidentiary and Administrative Oversight Introduction The judgment in the case of DOGRA SANG THAN TH....

New Procedural Mandate for Document Admission: A Paradigm Shift in Applying Section 294 of the CrPC

Date: Apr 4, 2025

New Procedural Mandate for Document Admission: A Paradigm Shift in Applying Section 294 of the CrPC Introduction The judgment in the case of Suresh Kumar Rekhi and Another v. Directorate Enforcement...

Clarifying De Facto Possession: The New Paradigm Under the Repeal Act

Date: Apr 3, 2025

Clarifying De Facto Possession: The New Paradigm Under the Repeal Act Introduction In the case of Ramji And 10 Others v. State of U.P. And 2 Others, the Allahabad High Court was called upon to...

Intermediary Accountability and the Boundaries of Defamation: New Precedent in ANI Media v. Wikimedia

Date: Apr 3, 2025

Intermediary Accountability and the Boundaries of Defamation: New Precedent in ANI Media v. Wikimedia Introduction The decision rendered by the Delhi High Court on April 2, 2025 in the matter of ANI...

Balancing National Security and Fundamental Rights: A New Precedent on Bail under Section 43-D of UAPA

Date: Apr 3, 2025

Balancing National Security and Fundamental Rights: A New Precedent on Bail under Section 43-D of UAPA Introduction The Kerala High Court delivered its judgment in the consolidated Criminal Appeals –...

Judicial Clarification on Fraudulent Auction Practices: Limiting the Shield of Judicial Protection for Public Servants

Date: Apr 3, 2025

Judicial Clarification on Fraudulent Auction Practices: Limiting the Shield of Judicial Protection for Public Servants Introduction This comprehensive commentary examines the recent judgment in the...

Age‑Based Tie‑Breaker Discrimination in Tenders Violates Article 14

Date: Apr 3, 2025

Age‑Based Tie‑Breaker Discrimination in Tenders Violates Article 14 Introduction In Shahbaz Mumtaz Khan v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (Bombay High Court, 2 April 2025), the petitioner, Mr. Shahbaz...

Affirmation of Title Decrees and the Limits of Executive Action in Land Registration

Date: Apr 3, 2025

Affirmation of Title Decrees and the Limits of Executive Action in Land Registration Introduction The case before the Jharkhand High Court, detailed in the judgment titled "THE STATE OF JHARKHAND...

Jurisdictional Limits on Enhancing Punishment on Appeal under Rule 16.28 of Punjab Police Rules

Date: Apr 3, 2025

Jurisdictional Limits on Enhancing Punishment on Appeal under Rule 16.28 of Punjab Police Rules 1. Introduction This commentary examines the decision in Sham Kumar v. State of Punjab & Others,...

Requirement of Serving Show‑Cause Notices on Legal Representatives Post‑Mortem: A New Precedent under GST Law

Date: Apr 3, 2025

Requirement of Serving Show‑Cause Notices on Legal Representatives Post‑Mortem: A New Precedent under GST Law Introduction The Allahabad High Court’s Division Bench judgment in Amit Kumar Sethia...

Motorcycles as Transport Vehicles: A New Legal Precedent in Bike-Taxi Regulation in Karnataka

Date: Apr 3, 2025

Motorcycles as Transport Vehicles: A New Legal Precedent in Bike-Taxi Regulation in Karnataka Introduction The Karnataka High Court, in a consolidated judgment involving multiple writ petitions filed...

Standardizing Teacher Qualification: Mandating TET Across All Institutions

Date: Apr 3, 2025

Standardizing Teacher Qualification: Mandating TET Across All Institutions Introduction The case The State of Tamil Nadu v. K. Bashiri addressed the contentious issue concerning the applicability of...

Refined Sentencing Framework for Intermediate-Quantity NDPS Convictions

Date: Apr 3, 2025

Refined Sentencing Framework for Intermediate-Quantity NDPS Convictions Introduction This case commentary examines the judgment in Gurjant Singh v. State of Punjab (Punjab & Haryana High Court, 02...

Jurisdictional Clarifications on Compensation under the Telegraph Act: The Rajendra Prasad Precedent

Date: Apr 3, 2025

Jurisdictional Clarifications on Compensation under the Telegraph Act: The Rajendra Prasad Precedent Introduction The judgment in Rajendra Prasad And 9 Others v. District Magistrate And Another...

Strengthening the Stringency of Bail under UAPA: Assessing the Prima Facie and Tripod Tests

Date: Apr 3, 2025

Strengthening the Stringency of Bail under UAPA: Assessing the Prima Facie and Tripod Tests Introduction The judgment in Moirangthem Anand Singh v. National Investigation Agency (NIA) by the Delhi...

Establishing Exclusive Rights Over the “KIND” Family: A New Benchmark in Trademark Protection

Date: Apr 3, 2025

Establishing Exclusive Rights Over the “KIND” Family: A New Benchmark in Trademark Protection Introduction The recent judgment in Mankind Pharma Limited v. Preet Kamal Grewal and Anr by the Delhi...

Binding Nature of Interim Recommendations under the 2016 Act: A Paradigm Shift in Duty of the CCPD

Date: Apr 3, 2025

Binding Nature of Interim Recommendations under the 2016 Act: A Paradigm Shift in Duty of the CCPD Introduction This commentary examines the Delhi High Court's judgment in Mukesh Kumar v. National...

Inclusion of Co-opted Members as Elected Members: An Extended Tenure Under Rule 32

Date: Apr 3, 2025

Inclusion of Co-opted Members as Elected Members: An Extended Tenure Under Rule 32 Introduction The case of AISHA P v. BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA before the Kerala High Court represents a critical juncture...

The Principle of Institutional Locus Standi in Selection Disputes: A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Apr 3, 2025

The Principle of Institutional Locus Standi in Selection Disputes: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction The Judgment in the matter of "J AND K Public Service Commission Through its Secretary v....