Higher-Post Pay Requires Formal Charge/Appointment: “Equal Pay for Equal Work” Cannot Grant an Individual the Pay of an Unheld Post Case: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC CO-OPERATION & CHILD DEVELOPMENT...
Minority Aided Schools: DoE Cannot Withhold Grant-in-Aid Over Marking-Scheme Disputes Absent Qualification Defects 1. Introduction The Delhi High Court in St Anthonys BOYS SECONDARY SCHOOL v....
Equivalence of Civil Posts in Survey of India Does Not Confer Automatic Substantive Army Rank; Army Promotion Norms (Including Medical Standards) Prevail Case: UNION OF INDIA & ORS. v. COL AMARDEEP...
MACPS Upgradation Limited to Next Higher Grade Pay: Policy Deference and Article 14 Limits 1. Introduction In RAM NARESH TIWARI AND ORS v. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS (Delhi High Court, decided on...
Interim Relief Cannot Be Granted to Effectively Suspend Operational Service Rules Pending AFT Adjudication 1. Introduction The Delhi High Court, in MAJOR JAYATI CHANDRA v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS....
Cancelling Bail in POCSO Cases: Tender-Age Victim’s Vulnerability and Prima Facie Disclosure Prevail Over “No Injury” MLC and Selective CCTV Reading 1. Introduction In STATE v. LALIT KUMAR (2026 DHC...
High Threshold for Writ Interference in Sports Selections: MER Criteria Must Be Applied as Written; Post-Selection Bias Objections Can Be Waived 1. Introduction The Delhi High Court, in SUDIPTI...
Interim Child-Custody Orders: Overnight Custody Cannot Be Granted When the Court’s Own Findings Negate Readiness and No Compelling Change Is Shown 1. Introduction In DISHA GUPTA v. GAURAV BATRA (2026...
Constitutional Courts May Permit Termination Beyond 24 Weeks for Minor Rape Survivors on Article 21 Grounds 1. Introduction In MINOR R (THR. HER FATHER R) v. STATE NCT OF DELHI AND ANR (Delhi High...
Immigration-Status Uncertainty as a Welfare-Based Ground to Modify Vacation Visitation: Child Need Not Travel Internationally if Access Can Be Secured in the Country of Residence 1. Introduction...
GPA/Agreement-to-Sell Chain as “Better Title” for Possession Against an Occupant Without Proven Right; Second Appeal Confined to Substantial Question of Law 1. Introduction The Delhi High Court in...
Election Commission’s Article 324 Directions Can Restrict Political Advertising on PSU Metro Assets During the MCC Case: M/S EG COMMUNICATIONS PVT LTD & ORS v. ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA & ORS...
Section 69A “Any Information” Includes Software Platforms: Temporary Platform-Wide Blocking Can Be Proportionate in an Emergency Case: TELEGRAM FZ LLC & ANR. v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS. Citation: 2026...
UAPA Bail: Prolonged Incarceration and Accused-Specific “Surface Evaluation” Can Override Section 43D(5) Embargo (with Infirmity as an Added Equity) Case: KHURAM PARVEZ v. NATIONAL INVESTIGATION...
Debarment Operates at the Bid-Submission Stage: No Tender Participation During Currency of Debarment Absent Interim Stay 1. Introduction In R.K. JAIN INFRA PROJECTS PRIVATE LIMITED v. NATIONAL...
Non-Appealability of Procedural/Listing Orders Under Clause 10 Letters Patent in Time-Sensitive Sports Selection Disputes 1. Introduction In AKSHAY MAHARA v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS. (2026 DHC 5123-DB),...
Contempt Proceedings End Once Compliance Occurs: Merits of NCTE’s Decision Cannot Be Tested in Contempt Introduction In R.S.C. COLLEGE v. MS. SUKHGEET KAUR, MEMBER SECARETARY AND ANR (2026 DHC 5125,...
Ballot-Tampering During Bar Council Counting: No Automatic Re-Poll; “Doubtful Ballots” to be Segregated and Decided by ASG with Enhanced Transparency Safeguards 1. Introduction This batch decision of...
Direct Judicial Grant of Remission (Without Remand) Where Record Shows Reformation: Reformative Primacy Even in TADA Life Convictions 1) Introduction Case: MD. RASHID KHAN v. Union of INDIA & ANR....
Permissive Occupation Through Husband Does Not Create “Shared Household” Rights Against Sister-in-Law Owner; DV Act Section 26 May Be Considered in Civil Suits, But Relief Lies Against Husband 1....