Unnamed Accused Identified Only by Relationship: Conviction Unsustainable Without TIP, Physical Description, and IO Evidence Commentary on Haresh Yadav v. State of Bihar (Patna High Court, 22 August...
Anticipatory Bail under BNSS for Attempt-to-Murder Allegations: P&H High Court prioritizes apology, absence of gunfire, and completed recovery in ASI Dilbag Singh v. UT Chandigarh Court: High Court...
Delayed Date‑of‑Birth Corrections under NCWA‑III: Jharkhand High Court holds Matriculation Certificates cannot dislodge long‑accepted medical‑board entries absent timely proof and irrefutable...
No Pre‑Verification Duty and No Fiduciary Duty to the Adversary: Delhi High Court on the Limits of “Professional Misconduct” Against Opposing Counsel Introduction In Chand Mehra v. Union of India &...
Privatisation of Municipal Sanitation as Policy: No Retrenchment Where Jobs Are Offered; Section 33 ID Act Inapplicable; High Court Orders Non‑Diminution of Wages and Preserves Workmen’s Legal Status...
Structured, Time‑Bound Trial Management and Police Accountability under Section 309 CrPC upon Bail Denial in POCSO Cases Case: Muneer v. State of U.P. and 3 Others, Criminal Misc. Bail Application...
MIDC Allotment Exception: Bombay High Court Affirms Legality of Direct, Concessional Allotments for Educational Amenities Introduction On 20 August 2025 the Bombay High Court (Chief Justice Alok...
Limitations on Amending an “Adopted” Written Statement under Order VI Rule 17 CPC – Commentary on the Karnataka High Court’s Decision in Smt. Seeta v. Smt. Laxmi (2025) 1. Introduction Court & Date:...
No Prospectus, No Precondition: Karnataka High Court Declares Full-Course Bank Guarantee Demands Ultra Vires and Awards Compensation for Wrongful Denial of MBBS Admission Introduction In Sanjana V...
Estate-Level Liability from Coparcenary Property: Widowed Daughter‑in‑Law’s Maintenance Claim Against Deceased Father‑in‑Law’s Estate, Even When Widowhood Occurs Later Commentary on GEETA SHARMA v....
Stay of Conviction for Legislators: Allahabad High Court mandates prima facie merits review and “irreversible consequence” balancing under BNSS s.430 when RPA s.8 disqualification follows...
Internet Listings Don’t Create Jurisdiction; Co‑Registration Bars Infringement: The Delhi High Court’s Roadmap for Online IP Suits and Composite Marks Introduction In Vikrant Chemico Industries Pvt...
Gang Rape Conviction Sustainable Against a Single Accused under Section 376DA IPC: Delhi High Court affirms primacy of a consistent child-victim testimony and limits of DNA lapses Introduction The...
Primacy of Statutorily-Sanctioned Layout-Plan Amendments over Private Compromise: Mohit Goel v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi (2025 DHC 6992) 1. Introduction The Delhi High Court’s judgment in Mohit Goel and...
“Consultant-Negligence” as a Recognised Ground for Setting-Aside GST Assessment Orders – Madras High Court’s Decision in Chandrasekaran v. Assistant Commissioner (ST) 1. Introduction Chandrasekaran,...
Lokayukta’s Power to Probe Pre‑Appointment Recruitment Misconduct Reaffirmed Case: DADAPEER BHANUVALLI v. STATE OF KARNATAKA | Court: Karnataka High Court, Dharwad Bench | Date: 19 August 2025 |...
Re-defining the Scope of Judicial Review in Service Disciplinary Matters – The “K.M. Gangadhar Standard” Introduction Writ Appeal No. 600 of 2025, Sri K.M. Gangadhar v. State of Karnataka & Anr.,...
Fiscal Prudence over Formal Equality: P&H High Court Affirms 01-12-2011 Cut-off for Fifth Pay Commission Benefits in Ram Lal Chumber & Ors. v. State of Punjab & Anr. 1. Introduction The Punjab &...
“Foundation First”: Bombay High Court Mandates Specific Pleadings and Affidavit for Secondary Evidence under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 1. Introduction In Hindustan Petroleum Corporation...
Delhi High Court Re-Affirms “Partial-Severability” under Section 34 and Upholds Government-Linked Pricing of APM Gas 1. Introduction In Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. v. GAIL (India)...