Omission of Raja Kaluve in Master Plan/Sanctioned Plan Does Not Defeat Statutory Vesting of “B” Kharab Storm-Water Drains Case: MANTRI TRANQUIL APARTMENTS OWNERS ASSOCIATION v. BRUHAT BENGALURU...
MEPS Act Section 9 Does Not Cover Standalone Pay-Scale Disputes: Higher Pay Scale Is Not “Promotion” nor “Reduction in Rank” Case: DEEPALI DINESH NAIK v. KRANTIVIR CHAFEKAR EDUCATION SOCIETY AND ORS....
Bail in Heinous Offences on Prolonged Incarceration: Delay Attributable to Prosecution as a Decisive Speedy-Trial Factor 1. Introduction In Shareen Ganai v. U T of J and K th SHO Police Station...
Continuing Trespass by State Instrumentalities: Delay & Laches No Bar to Mandamus for Restoration or Statutory Acquisition (with Rental Compensation) under Article 300-A 1. Introduction The Jammu and...
Dying Declaration in Burn Cases: Mandatory Reliability Safeguards and Limits of Section 106 Evidence Act 1. Introduction The Rajasthan High Court (Division Bench) in SOMA v. STATE (2026 RJ-JD...
Encroaching Temples on Waterbody Bunds: No Patta/Regularisation and No Shield Under the Places of Worship Act, 1991 1. Introduction In N.Kumar v. The District Collector (Madras High Court, Madurai...
TIP Not Vitiated by Vague “Media Photos” Admission; Conspiracy Proved by Circumstantial Chain (Motive–Last Seen–Recoveries–FSL) 1) Introduction Case: SANDEEP v. STATE OF KARNATAKA (Karnataka High...
No Appeal Under Section 14A SC/ST Act Against an Order Framing Charge: Such Order Treated as Interlocutory/Intermediate; Remedy Lies in Revision/Inherent Jurisdiction 1. Introduction The decision in...
POCSO/Sessions Trials: Day-to-Day Recording of an “In-Box” Witness to Curb Witness Pressurisation and Preserve Evidentiary Integrity 1. Introduction The decision in SURJEET KUMAR @ KALU v. STATE OF...
UAPA Bail: Non-furnishing of Written Grounds of Arrest Is Not Per Se Fatal—Prejudice Test, Delay, and ‘Reasons’ vs ‘Grounds’ 1. Introduction This decision of the Karnataka High Court (Division Bench)...
IOA Cannot Add Extra-Olympic Eligibility Conditions Beyond FIS Qualification Criteria: “World Championship Participation” Not a Mandatory Athlete-Eligibility Filter; “Long List” Cannot Override Final...
Disaster Compensation for Tsunami Losses Cannot Be Denied Solely Due to Later Expiry of Land Grant; Corporate Farming Grantees Eligible Subject to Surrender Condition under 30.07.2012 Policy 1....
Essentiality Test for Re-Calling POCSO Witnesses: Fair Defence Prevails Over Counsel Lapses 1) Introduction In Shri Krishna Mohan Das v. The State (Calcutta High Court, Circuit Bench at Port Blair),...
Pending Departmental Enquiry Bars In‑Charge (Ad hoc) Headmaster Posting as a Promotional Benefit, Despite Validity of Degree Obtained Without Permission Case: THE STATE OF ASSAM AND ORS. v. MADHAB...
Working Wife Not Disentitled to Section 125 Cr.P.C. Maintenance: Disparity-in-Income and Matrimonial Standard-of-Living Test 1. Introduction The decision in Ravinder Singh Bisht v. State of U.P. and...
Child’s Welfare Paramount: CWC Inquiry Must Proceed Without Disrupting Long-Standing De Facto Care 1. Introduction The decision in Sri Naveen M Torgal v. Child Welfare Committee (Karnataka High...
Speaking-Order Requirement When Taking Cognizance on a Protest Complaint After a “Further Action Dropped” Refer Report under the SC/ST (PoA) Act 1. Introduction Case: NISHA V. NAIR v. STATE OF KERALA...
Section 212 IPC Requires a Distinct, Separately Registered Investigation; Co-Accused Cannot Be Roped In for “Harbouring” Within the Main Case 1. Introduction Case: Mukram Khan v. The State of...
Anticipatory Bail Denial Where Child Trafficking/Exploitation Is Alleged and Custodial Interrogation Is Needed 1. Introduction This decision of the Delhi High Court (Justice Girish Kathpalia), dated...
UAPA Section 8 “Notified Place” Powers: Sealing of Affiliate Premises & Distinction from Section 25 Proceeds-of-Terrorism Attachment 1. Introduction The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court (G.K....