Dal Lake Pollution: J&K&L High Court Continues Ban On Motor Boats, Directs Comprehensive Policy For Motor Boats, Jet Skis & Shikaras

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has continued its prohibition on the operation of all engine-powered boats in Dal Lake, including motor boats, jet skis and motorised shikaras, while directing the Government to formulate a comprehensive policy balancing environmental protection with the interests of different stakeholders in the lake's boating industry.A Division Bench comprising...

Non-Communication Of Written Grounds Of Arrest Does Not Vitiate Remand Without Demonstrable Prejudice: Patna High Court

The Patna HC has held that while examining a challenge to detention based on the alleged non-communication of written grounds of arrest, a prejudice-oriented test must be applied. The Court rejected a habeas corpus petition challenging an accused's remand, noting that he was already aware of the allegations against him, had sought anticipatory bail and was represented by a lawyer who opposed...

Bombay High Court Acquits Man In Outraging Modesty Case, Says Money Recovery Dispute May Have Prompted Him To Hold Woman's Hand

The Bombay High Court has acquitted a man convicted under Sections 341 and 354 of the Indian Penal Code, holding that the evidence did not establish beyond reasonable doubt that he used criminal force against a woman with the intention of outraging her modesty. The Court observed that, in the backdrop of a money transaction in which the woman had borrowed money from the accused, there is...

Calcutta High Court Restrains State From Notifying KMC Elections Till Nov 6, Reserves Orders In Challenge To Ward Delimitation

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday restrained the West Bengal Government from issuing any notification for elections to the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) till November 6, while reserving its order on a petition challenging the delimitation of wards and the increase in their number from 144 to 209 ahead of the upcoming civic polls.A vacation bench of the High Court passed the interim...

Unlikely That BJP Protesters Would Raise “Pakistan Zindabad” Slogan: Karnataka High Court Quashes Case

The Karnataka High Court recently quashed a criminal case pending against some members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly raising “Pakistan Zindabad” slogan in a protest. Justice V Srishananda remarked that it was highly unlikely that the protestors, belonging to the BJP party, would have raised the "Pakistan Zindabad" slogan. The court thus accepted the explanation...

FIR Not Needed For Preventive Detention Based On Intelligence: J&K&L High Court Upholds Detention Of Man Accused Of Helping Terrorist Escape

An FIR is not a prerequisite to preventive detention based on relevant intelligence material, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held while upholding the preventive detention of a man accused of working as an overground worker (OGW) and providing logistical support to an active terrorist to help him evade arrest.Justice Rajnesh Oswal dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by...

Public Prosecutor's Independent Decision Contrary To Police Recommendations Doesn't Amount To Professional Misconduct: Madras High Court

A Division Bench of the Madras High Court comprising Justice G.R.Swaminathan and Justice M.D.Sumathi held that a prosecutor's independent decisions in conducting a criminal case do not amount to professional misconduct warranting disciplinary action by the Bar Council unless there is prima facie material indicating misconduct. The Bar Council cannot direct disciplinary action against...

“Public Office Not Consolation Prize For Defeated Politician”: Karnataka High Court Quashes Committee Headed By Congress Leader Who Lost Election

Desire to rehabilitate a leader who lost political ground can't justify creating an additional position, Court said.

P&H High Court Calls For 'Dignified Cremation' Of Man Whose Death Sparked Drug-Menace Protests, Bars Politicians From Attending Rites

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that a dignified cremation is a right that deserves to be respected even after a person's death. It directed a fresh post-mortem at PGIMER, Chandigarh, of a man from Mansa whose body had been carried in protest processions against drugs, and whose death is the subject of conflicting versions from his family and the police.Justice Sanjay Vashisth...

MP High Court Quashes FIR Against Student Who Joined Protest Over FIR Against Tribals, Says His Career Should Not Be Spoiled

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed an FIR, chargesheet, and cognizance order against a Class 12 student who was booked for allegedly violating prohibitory orders and obstructing public servants while participating in a protest against the registration of an FIR against members of the Tribal community. [2026 LiveLaw (MP) 448]Observing that a bright student should not be...

Anissia Batra Death Case: Delhi High Court Discharges Husband Of Cruelty, Abetment Of Suicide Charges

The Delhi High Court has discharged Mayank Singhvi, husband of late flight attendant Anissia Batra, of charges of cruelty and abetment of suicide in the 2018 suicide case.Justice Madhu Jain held that the prosecution material did not disclose the essential ingredients of either offence.The Court also upheld the discharge of Singhvi under Section 304B of IPC (dowry death) and affirmed the...

Pendency Of Other Criminal Cases Not Sufficient Ground To Deny Parole: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Observing that pendency of other criminal cases is relevant but not sufficient to deny Parole, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted eight weeks' parole to a convict serving a ten-year sentence under the NDPS Act. It held that the authorities' apprehension that he might abscond or return to drug peddling, unsupported by any objective material, does not meet the requirement of Section...