All High Courts Case Commentaries

Comprehensive Compensation Assessment in Fatal MV Claims: Inclusion of Unborn Child and Conventional Heads

Date: Mar 7, 2025

Comprehensive Compensation Assessment in Fatal MV Claims: Inclusion of Unborn Child and Conventional Heads Introduction In the case of Krishna & Anr v. Rameshwar & Anr (2025: PHHC:031708), the Punjab...

Ensuring Reliability of Identification Evidence: The Imperative of Timely Test Identification Parades and Cautious Dock Identification

Date: Mar 7, 2025

Ensuring Reliability of Identification Evidence: The Imperative of Timely Test Identification Parades and Cautious Dock Identification Introduction This commentary examines the Gujarat High Court’s...

Clarifying Judicial Criticism and the Opportunity to Be Heard: New Parameters Under Article 311(2) and High Court Rules

Date: Mar 6, 2025

Clarifying Judicial Criticism and the Opportunity to Be Heard: New Parameters Under Article 311(2) and High Court Rules Introduction The case of ASI Naresh Kumar v. State of Haryana and Another...

Judicial Limits on Arbitral Award Review: Balancing Refunds, Unjust Enrichment and Public Policy

Date: Mar 6, 2025

Judicial Limits on Arbitral Award Review: Balancing Refunds, Unjust Enrichment and Public Policy Introduction The judgment emerging from the Commercial Appellate Division of the Calcutta High Court...

Landlord’s Right to Evict for Unauthorized Change of User under Section 13(1)(k) of the Bombay Rent Act

Date: Mar 5, 2025

Landlord’s Right to Evict for Unauthorized Change of User under Section 13(1)(k) of the Bombay Rent Act 1. Introduction This commentary examines the Gujarat High Court’s oral judgment dated...

Humanitarian Bail for Female Accused in Absence of Direct Evidence: The Khushbu Devi Principle

Date: Mar 4, 2025

Humanitarian Bail for Female Accused in Absence of Direct Evidence: The Khushbu Devi Principle 1. Introduction The case of Khushbu Devi v. State of U.P. through Principal Secretary (Home Deptt) U.P....

Mandatory Maintenance for Minor Children and Retroactive Relief under Section 125 CrPC

Date: Mar 1, 2025

Mandatory Maintenance for Minor Children and Retroactive Relief under Section 125 CrPC Introduction The case of Hasina Khatoon & Anr. v. Aszad Ansari, decided by the High Court of Judicature at Patna...

Subjective Assessment of Judicial Officer Judgments in Promotion Processes: Non‑Interference Principle

Date: Feb 28, 2025

Subjective Assessment of Judicial Officer Judgments in Promotion Processes: Non‑Interference Principle Introduction This commentary examines the landmark decision of the Gujarat High Court in...

Affirming the Inviolability of Scheduled Tribe Declarations: Protecting Constitutional Rights against Unilateral Administrative Action

Date: Feb 28, 2025

Affirming the Inviolability of Scheduled Tribe Declarations: Protecting Constitutional Rights against Unilateral Administrative Action Introduction The case of SMTI.NAZREEN BANU AND ANR v. THE...

Entitlement to Higher Pension on Actual Wages: A New Precedent in EPF Remittance Cases

Date: Feb 25, 2025

Entitlement to Higher Pension on Actual Wages: A New Precedent in EPF Remittance Cases Introduction The judgment in the case of Gopinathan Pillai.M v. Union of India (UOI) delivered by the Kerala...

No Nexus Required: Clarifying the Scope of Section 153C Assessments

Date: Feb 19, 2025

No Nexus Required: Clarifying the Scope of Section 153C Assessments Introduction This commentary reviews the Delhi High Court’s ruling in Shiv Parkash Bansal v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax,...

Affirming Institutional Independence: Lokayukta’s Immunity from Unwarranted CBI Transfer

Date: Feb 8, 2025

Affirming Institutional Independence: Lokayukta’s Immunity from Unwarranted CBI Transfer Introduction The Judgment in Sri Snehamayi Krishna v. Union of India – delivered by the Karnataka High Court –...

Peter England: Establishing a Well-Known Trademark — A New Benchmark in Intellectual Property Rights

Date: Feb 8, 2025

Peter England: Establishing a Well-Known Trademark — A New Benchmark in Intellectual Property Rights Introduction The judgment in Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited v. Friends Inc & Anr....

NFRA must separate Audit Quality Review and Disciplinary functions: Delhi High Court upholds Section 132, quashes SCNs for predetermination and structural bias

Date: Feb 8, 2025

NFRA must separate Audit Quality Review and Disciplinary functions: Delhi High Court upholds Section 132, quashes SCNs for predetermination and structural bias Introduction On 7 February 2025, the...

Judicial Clarity on Arbitrator Mandate Extensions under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act

Date: Feb 6, 2025

Judicial Clarity on Arbitrator Mandate Extensions under Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act Introduction The judgment in M/s Powergear Limited v. M/s Anu Consultants rendered by the...

Ensuring Fair Evaluation in Public Service Examinations: The HEENA SHEHRAWAT Precedent

Date: Feb 6, 2025

Ensuring Fair Evaluation in Public Service Examinations: The HEENA SHEHRAWAT Precedent Introduction The case of HEENA SHEHRAWAT v. STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS marks a significant intervention by the...

Ensuring Procedural Fairness in “Recognized Resident” Determinations: Insights from MOHAN LAL v. UT OF CHANDIGARH AND ORS.

Date: Feb 6, 2025

Ensuring Procedural Fairness in “Recognized Resident” Determinations: Insights from MOHAN LAL v. UT OF CHANDIGARH AND ORS. Introduction The case of MOHAN LAL v. UT OF CHANDIGARH AND ORS. concerns a...

Contempt of Court and Unauthorized Transcripts: Redefining Judicial Boundaries in Interim Orders

Date: Feb 5, 2025

Contempt of Court and Unauthorized Transcripts: Redefining Judicial Boundaries in Interim Orders Introduction The Gujarat High Court, in the case titled "Gujarat Operational Creditors Association...

Strengthening the Stringency of Bail under the NDPS Act: A Landmark Judicial Principle

Date: Feb 5, 2025

Strengthening the Stringency of Bail under the NDPS Act: A Landmark Judicial Principle Introduction The case of Pragnesh Pravinbhai Thummar v. State of Gujarat before the Gujarat High Court...

The Governor’s Exclusive Authority Over Pension Decisions Post-Retirement: Implications from Nausad Qureshi v. State of Madhya Pradesh

Date: Feb 5, 2025

The Governor’s Exclusive Authority Over Pension Decisions Post-Retirement: Implications from Nausad Qureshi v. State of Madhya Pradesh Introduction The judgment in Nausad Qureshi v. The State of...