High Courts
Accused Has No Right To Be Heard On Mode Or Agency Of Investigation; Cannot Seek Impleadment In Writ Seeking Probe: Calcutta High Court
Observing that an accused has no right of audience in matters concerning the manner or mode of investigation, the Calcutta High Court has dismissed applications seeking impleadment in a writ petition filed for investigation into alleged police inaction and collusion. The Court held that neither a complainant in a separate FIR nor persons who are merely prospective accused can insist on...
'Right To Travel Abroad Is Fundamental Right': Jharkhand High Court Modifies Bail Condition Ex-MLA Kamlesh Kumar Singh's Wife, Permits Travel
The Jharkhand High Court has modified the bail conditions imposed on the wife of former Jharkhand MLA and Minister Kamlesh Kumar Singh, permitting her to travel to the United States of America or the United Kingdom for treatment of her advanced liver disease.A Single Judge Bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi was hearing a petition seeking modification of the order dated 13 May 2014 passed...
Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 02 to February 08, 2026
Citations: 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 52 To 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 56 NOMINAL INDEX Kottaisamy and Others v. The State of Tamil Nadu, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 52 C Joseph Vijay v. The Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax and others, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 53 Rathinam v. The Superintendent of Police and Others, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 54 Mukesh Sharma v. State of Tamil Nadu, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 55 Mr....
Universities Must Regulate Student Political Activities To Prevent Campus Violence: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has recently (February 04) directed all universities in the State to formulate a comprehensive regulatory mechanism to control and regulate political activities of students on campus.A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V M issued the direction while hearing a batch of writ petitions, including a public interest litigation filed in...
Delegations Under Different Co-operative Laws Can't Be Clubbed To Attract Bar On Voting Under State Cooperative Societies Act: Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court has held that even though State Cooperative Societies Act, State Souharda Sahakari Act and The Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act are cognate laws, delegation for voting under the Acts would not be hit by bar of repeat voting under Section 21 State Cooperative Societies Act. The petitions raised a challenge to the nomination of delegates by certain...
“Marriage Or Pregnancy Cannot Obstruct Education”: MP High Court Directs College To Grant Attendance Relaxation To Student
In a significant ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that marriage and pregnancy cannot become barriers to a woman's pursuit of higher education, and directed educational institutions to accommodate female students by granting maternity/child care leave and relaxing attendance requirements.A Division Bench of Justice Vivek Rusia and Justice Pradeep Mittal observed that the benefits...
Telangana High Court Upholds Passport Revocation Of Urdu Journalist, Cites Allegations Of Material Against Sovereignity Of India
The Telangana High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by an Urdu language journalist challenging a communication issued by the Regional Passport Authority following the revocation of his passport, holding that “renewal of passport is not automatic”, thus taking note of the material relating to activities prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India that had been placed...
Calcutta High Court Monthly Digest: January 2026
Nominal IndexS.K.M. Timber Private Limited v. Superintendent of Central Tax, Burrabazar Division, Kolkata North CGST & CX Commissionerate and others Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Cal) 1Shri Manoj Kumar Verma v. Union of India & Ors. Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (Cal) 2Sajal Dutta v. Reserve Bank of India and Ors. Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Cal) 3Equate Petrochemical Company K.S.C.C. v....
Criminal Conviction Under Essential Commodities Act Cannot Rest On Stock Measurement Done With 'Stick': Calcutta High Court
Observing that a criminal conviction cannot rest on doubtful stock measurement done with a stick and unsupported by reliable independent witnesses, the Calcutta High Court has set aside the conviction of a petrol pump operator under the Essential Commodities Act, holding that the prosecution failed to prove violation of stock and display requirements beyond a reasonable doubt.Justice...
'Rules Can't Be Used To Foment Disharmony': Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea For Action Against Temple Entry By Christian Priests
The Kerala High Court recently dismissed a writ petition that sought action against Christian priests, who had entered Adoor Sree Parthasarathy Temple in priestly robes to attend a function to celebrate Sreekrishna Jayanthi.The Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. and Justice K.V. Jayakumar was considering a plea preferred by a devotee of the temple, who prayed for a...
Pending Criminal Case Doesn't Bar Passport Renewal, NOC From Court Not Needed In Absence Of Restraint Order: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has held that the Passport authorities can't compel an applicant to get permission of criminal court for passport renewal, merely due to pendency of criminal proceedings against him, especially when the proceedings were stayed and the court had not restrained possession of passport. The bench of Justice Farjand Ali opined that Section 6(2)(f) of the Passports Act,...
Demand & Acceptance Of Bribe Must Be Proved; Recovery Not Enough: Calcutta High Court Upholds Acquittal Of Revenue Officer Over ₹5K Bribe
Reiterating that proof of both demand and acceptance of illegal gratification is sine qua non for conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act, the Calcutta High Court (Circuit Bench at Port Blair) has upheld the acquittal of a Revenue Officer accused of accepting a ₹5,000 bribe for processing a land mutation application.Justice Apurba Sinha Ray dismissed the State's appeal...