All High Courts Case Commentaries

New Precedent on Bail Denial in Cyber Crime Cases: Nishant Roy v. State of U.P.

Date: Jan 18, 2025

New Precedent on Bail Denial in Cyber Crime Cases: Nishant Roy v. State of U.P. Introduction The case of Nishant Roy v. State of U.P. deals with a criminal miscellaneous bail application filed under...

Precedent on Mandatory Notice to Both Actual and Deemed Public Information Officers Under RTI Act Section 20

Date: Jan 18, 2025

Precedent on Mandatory Notice to Both Actual and Deemed Public Information Officers Under RTI Act Section 20 Introduction Ganesh Kumar v. The State of Jharkhand & Ors. arose under Article 226 of the...

Enhanced Access to Welfare Funds: Judicial Mandate for Transparency at PGIMER, Chandigarh

Date: Jan 18, 2025

Enhanced Access to Welfare Funds: Judicial Mandate for Transparency at PGIMER, Chandigarh Introduction The case of Divya Sharma v. Union of India and Others, decided by the Punjab & Haryana High...

Rigorous Scrutiny of Anticipatory Bail in Fraud Cases Affecting Public Office Appointments

Date: Jan 18, 2025

Rigorous Scrutiny of Anticipatory Bail in Fraud Cases Affecting Public Office Appointments Introduction The Punjab & Haryana High Court delivered a decision in the case of DALBIR SINGH v. STATE OF...

New Precedent on Service-Related Death Benefits: Entitlement to Extraordinary Pension and Ex-Gratia Compensation

Date: Jan 18, 2025

New Precedent on Service-Related Death Benefits: Entitlement to Extraordinary Pension and Ex-Gratia Compensation Introduction In the case of Seema Jamwal v. Union of India and Ors, the petitioner –...

Year-Specific Examination of Permanent Establishment: Delhi High Court Affirms Separate-Year Approach to Reassessments

Date: Jan 18, 2025

Year-Specific Examination of Permanent Establishment: Delhi High Court Affirms Separate-Year Approach to Reassessments I. Introduction This commentary examines the recent Delhi High Court decision in...

Strict Bail Regime Under Section 43D(5) UAPA: A Judicial Clarification

Date: Jan 18, 2025

Strict Bail Regime Under Section 43D(5) UAPA: A Judicial Clarification Introduction The judgment in the case of Joginder Singh @ Joginder Rana v. National Investigation Agency, delivered by the Delhi...

New Precedent: Limiting Locus Standi for Religious Institutions in Motor Accident Claims

Date: Jan 18, 2025

New Precedent: Limiting Locus Standi for Religious Institutions in Motor Accident Claims Introduction The judgment in THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD v. FR. MATHEW PAIKADA delivered by the Kerala...

Assessment of Non-Existent Entities: Clarifying the Limits of Rectification under the Income Tax Act

Date: Jan 18, 2025

Assessment of Non-Existent Entities: Clarifying the Limits of Rectification under the Income Tax Act Introduction This commentary examines the recent Delhi High Court decision in the matter of Pr....

The Affirmation of Legal Heirs’ Right to Claim Pain and Suffering under the Kerala Torts Act

Date: Jan 18, 2025

The Affirmation of Legal Heirs’ Right to Claim Pain and Suffering under the Kerala Torts Act Introduction The case of JAMES (UNSOUND MIND) v. SAJEEVAN, adjudicated by the Kerala High Court on January...

Ensuring Specificity in 498A Allegations: A Landmark Decision on Quashing Proceedings

Date: Jan 18, 2025

Ensuring Specificity in 498A Allegations: A Landmark Decision on Quashing Proceedings Introduction The case of V.KARTHYAYANI v. State of Kerala, delivered on January 17, 2025, by the Kerala High...

Establishing the Contempt of Inaction and Procedural Lapses in Public Service Promotions

Date: Jan 18, 2025

Establishing the Contempt of Inaction and Procedural Lapses in Public Service Promotions Introduction The case of STATE OF HARYANA AND ANOTHER v. V N GROVER AND OTHERS represents a significant...

Establishing the Element of Knowledge in Harbouring Offenders: A Landmark Clarification Under Section 216 of IPC

Date: Jan 18, 2025

Establishing the Element of Knowledge in Harbouring Offenders: A Landmark Clarification Under Section 216 of IPC Introduction The Karnataka High Court, in the case of SRI UDAYA KUMAR SHETTY @ SHANU...

Uttarakhand High Court Reaffirms Principle of Non-Interference with Ongoing Electoral Processes

Date: Jan 17, 2025

Uttarakhand High Court Reaffirms Principle of Non-Interference with Ongoing Electoral Processes Introduction In the case of Shobha Joshi v. State of Uttarakhand, decided on January 16, 2025, by the...

ECI's Limited Deregistration Power: Affirming Section 29A Compliance in Political Party Registration

Date: Jan 17, 2025

ECI's Limited Deregistration Power: Affirming Section 29A Compliance in Political Party Registration Introduction The case of Tirupati Narashima Murari v. Union of India & Ors. before the Delhi High...

Ensuring Democratic Integrity in Panchayat Elections: The Precedent of Bhanwarbai v. Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission

Date: Jan 17, 2025

Ensuring Democratic Integrity in Panchayat Elections: The Precedent of Bhanwarbai v. Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission Introduction In the landmark judgment of Bhanwarbai v. Madhya Pradesh...

Maintainability of Second Anticipatory Bail Petitions: A Paradigm Shift in Judicial Discretion

Date: Jan 17, 2025

Maintainability of Second Anticipatory Bail Petitions: A Paradigm Shift in Judicial Discretion Introduction The case of GURPREET SINGH v. STATE OF PUNJAB before the Punjab & Haryana High Court (dated...

Long Service, Real Competence: Recognizing Experience over Formal Qualifications in Employment

Date: Jan 17, 2025

Long Service, Real Competence: Recognizing Experience over Formal Qualifications in Employment Introduction The case of Ram Dayal Yadav v. State Of M.P., decided by the Madhya Pradesh High Court on...

Upholding Justice in Dowry-Related Murder Cases: A Rigorous Approach to Bail Denial under Sections 302 and 304B IPC

Date: Jan 17, 2025

Upholding Justice in Dowry-Related Murder Cases: A Rigorous Approach to Bail Denial under Sections 302 and 304B IPC Introduction The judgment in KULDEEP SINGH v. THE STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI...

Survival and Autonomy of Arbitration Clauses in Lease Contracts: Affirming Separability and Procedural Fairness

Date: Jan 17, 2025

Survival and Autonomy of Arbitration Clauses in Lease Contracts: Affirming Separability and Procedural Fairness Introduction The judgment delivered by the Delhi High Court on January 16, 2025, in the...