Sabarimala Gold Theft: Kerala High Court Stays Special Court's Observations in Thanthri Rajeev's Bail

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (17 March) stayed the observations made by the Special Court against the investigation of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the Sabarimala Gold Theft case. Justice A. Badharudeen issued the order in the plea moved by the State seeking to cancel the bail granted to Kandararu Rajeevaru @ Rajeev Thantri, who is arrayed as an accused in the Sabarimala gold...

Academic Arrangement Rules Can't Extend Registrar/Tutor Tenure Beyond 3 Years In Medical Colleges: J&K&L High Court

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that appointments made under the J&K Medical & Dental Education Academic Arrangement Rules, 2020 cannot be used to extend the tenure of posts such as Registrar, Tutor, or Demonstrator in medical and dental education beyond the maximum period of three years prescribed under the relevant recruitment framework.A Division Bench...

Not Every 'Contentious Probate Proceeding' Results In Decree; 'Substance Over Form' Determines Appeal: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has recently held that an appeal under Section 96 of the Code of Civil Procedure would lie only when the probate court ventures to examine beyond the testamentary rights and determines proprietary civil rights of the parties involved.“…where the probate court travels beyond the statutory limits of testamentary jurisdiction and undertakes a comprehensive...

Uttarakhand High Court Seeks Status Of Investigation Against Gym Owner 'Mohammad Deepak', Details Of 'Donations' Received By Him

The Uttarakhand High Court today directed the State Government to file a status report regarding the investigation into multiple FIRs arising from the January 2026 Kotdwar incident involving Deepak Kumar alias 'Mohammad Deepak'. A Bench of Justice Rakesh Thapliyal also directed the petitioner (Deepak) to provide a clear account of the 'donations' credited to his bank account till...

Distance Bar For RTE Admissions In Private Schools Defeats Purpose Of Act: Bombay High Court Tells State To Scrap Limit

The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to remove the distance limit imposed for admissions under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act), observing that such restrictions may defeat the purpose of provision under Section 12(1)(c) of the RTE Act.A division bench of Justices Anil L. Pansare and Nivedita P. Mehta was hearing a public...

“Partition Rights Can't Be Decided On Technicalities”: Bombay High Court Allows Written Statement After 8-Yr Delay

The Bombay High Court has held that delay in filing a written statement may be condoned in partition suits where denial of such opportunity would prevent effective adjudication of the rights of the parties. The Court observed that refusal to permit a defendant to file a written statement may hinder proper determination of rights in the property and prolong the litigation.Justice Ajit...

Authorities Can't Undermine Court Order By Initiating Belated Enquiry To Deny Promotion: J&K&L High Court

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court held that the State cannot defeat the effect of a judicial decision by initiating a belated departmental enquiry and simultaneously declaring an employee “unfit” for promotion. The Court observed that such administrative action amounts to an attempt to neutralise the relief granted by the Court and violates the rule of law.A bench of Justice Javed Iqbal...

Mere Possession Of Combustible Material Without Ignition Not 'Mischief': Madras High Court Quashes Case U/S 435 IPC

The Madras High Court recently quashed a criminal case against a group of men for allegedly attempting to damage public property using combustible material near the Central Bus Stand, Udhagamandalam. Justice AD Jagadish Chandira noted that when there was nothing to show that the men had lit the combustible material, it could not be said that mischief had been committed. “To...

Bombay High Court Orders Partition Of Yerawada Property In Suit Pending Since 1950, Closes 75-Year-Old Family Dispute

The Bombay High Court has ordered the partition of a property in Pune's Yerawada area, bringing partial closure to a family dispute that has been pending since 1950. The Court directed that the remaining portion of the land be divided among the concerned parties according to a plan prepared by an architect and approved by the Court.Justice Farhan P. Dubash was hearing proceedings in...

Bombay High Court Closes Plea On LPG Shortage After Centre Assures Issue Being Handled At Diplomatic Levels

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday closed a petition highlighting the shortage of LPG cylinders for local consumers, after the Central Government assured that it is taking all possible steps both internationally and domestically to ensure there is no hardship to citizens. A division bench of Justice Anil Kilor and Justice Raj Wakode took into account the affidavit filed through Solicitor...

Kerala High Court Refuses To Suspend Ex-MLA Antony Raju's Conviction In Evidence Tampering Case

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (17 march) dismissed the plea preferred by former MLA Antony Raju seeking to set aside the order of the District and Sessions Court, Thiruvananthapuram that rejected his application to suspend his conviction in the Evidence Tampering case. Justice C. Jayachandran delivered the judgment. Antony Raju was arrayed as the the second accused in an evidence...

“Salary Cannot Be Held Hostage To Bureaucratic Delay”: Bombay HC Raps Authorities Over Pending Shalarth Proposals, Fixes 60-Day Timeline

The Bombay High Court has expressed serious concern over the practice of education authorities keeping proposals relating to teachers' inclusion in the Shalarth system pending for months or even years, resulting in teachers being deprived of their lawful salaries. The Court observed that once the appointment of a teacher on an aided post has been duly approved, inclusion of the teacher's name...