Reference To Prior Events In State, Allegations Not Integral To Relief Sought Can't Confer Territorial Jurisdiction: Rajasthan High Court

Rajasthan High Court held that mere reference to prior events or general allegations which are not directly determinative of the relief sought in the petition, cannot be construed to mean that a part of cause of action has arisen in the State for the court to have territorial jurisdiction to adjudicate. The bench of Justice Anand Sharma opined that to deterime territorial jurisdiction, the...

'Child Last Seen With Accused, Found Dead Within 10 Hours': Patna High Court Upholds Rape-Murder Conviction

The Patna High Court has upheld the conviction of two accused in a rape and murder case of an eight-year-old girl, holding that where the prosecution establishes the “last seen” circumstance with a narrow time gap (in this case about 10 hours) the burden shifts on the accused under Section 106 of the Evidence Act to explain the death.A Division Bench of Justice Bibek Chaudhuri and...

NEET-UG 2026: AP High Court Denies Relief To Students Who Missed Application Deadline, Says No Interference On 'Humanitarian Grounds'

The Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed a plea to reopen application portal for NEET-UG 2026 or permit submission of applications through an alternate mode, holding that timelines given in public notice and information bulletin must be strictly adhered to wherein intereference cannot be made on humanitaran grounds. The Court noted that the petitioners' applications were admittedly not...

'State Cannot Retain Stamp Duty Paid Under Wrong Head Due To Delay': Bombay High Court Orders Refund With Interest

The Bombay High Court has held that the State cannot retain stamp duty paid under a wrong head merely on the ground that the refund application was filed beyond the prescribed limitation period. The Court observed that procedural timelines cannot defeat a substantive right, particularly where the State would otherwise unjustly enrich itself.Justice Milind N. Jadhav was hearing a writ...

AP High Court Judge Orders 24-Hour Police Custody Of Junior Advocate, Later Recalls Direction

In a viral video on social media, a judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court was seen "calling the Police" to take custody of an Advocate who behaved "indolently".While the counsel was seen "begging for grace" with folded hands, Justice T Rajasekhar Rao orally rebuked the counsel stating,"Have I dismisses your writ petition? Only I've requested you to bring the order copy...Are you thinking...

Restriction On Minority Educational Institutions' Right To Choose Institute Head Violates Article 30(1): MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the right of minority aided educational institutions to choose the head of their institute cannot be restricted, as the same would amount to a violation of Article 30(1) of the Constitution. The division bench of Justice Anand Pathak and Justice Anand Singh Bahrawat observed; "Any restriction on the right of the minority management to appoint a...

Kerala Service Rules| Family Pension Can't Be Denied To Non-Remarried Widow Of Deceased Employee Merely Because She's Employed Or Receives Another Pension : HC

The Kerala High Court, in a recent judgment, clarified that family pension cannot be denied to the wife of a deceased employee merely because she is employed or receiving another pension.Justice P.M. Manoj observed that as per the Kerala Service Rules (KSR), if the surviving wife has not remarried, she is entitled to receive family pension whether or not she was dependent on her...

Mediation Act 2023 Does Not Confer Power On Courts To Mandate Mediation Without Mutual Consent Of Parties: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has held that the Mediation Act, 2023, does not empower courts to compel parties to undergo mediation without their mutual consent. The Court clarified that mediation under the statutory framework is consensual in nature and cannot be imposed unilaterally.Justice Rajesh S. Patil was hearing an interim application in a suit for specific performance of a family...

"Prolonged Incarceration Cannot Be Indefinite": Calcutta High Court Grants Bail In UAPA Case Despite Statutory Bar

The Calcutta High Court has granted bail to an accused booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, holding that prolonged pre-trial detention with little progress in trial violates the fundamental right to personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution.A Division Bench comprising Justice Arijit Banerjee and Justice Apurba Sinha Ray allowed the appeal filed by Mansur Ali @...

State Estopped From Challenging Order After Unconditional Compliance: Patna High Court Dismisses Appeal

The Patna High Court has held that where the State unconditionally complies with a judicial order (without making such compliance subject to the outcome of a pending appeal) it is estopped from subsequently challenging the same order.A Division Bench of Justice Sudhir Singh and Justice Shailendra Singh was hearing a Letters Patent Appeal filed by the State of Bihar challenging the order...

Throwing Footwear At Devotees A 'Grave Affront' To Faith, Must Be Dealt With Iron Hands: Madras High Court Orders Strict Action

The Madras High Court recently criticised the acts of certain persons who threw footwear (chappals) at devotees participating in the procession of Lord Kallazhar Temple during the Chithirai festival in Madurai. Justice Victoria Gowri said that such acts could not be brushed aside as stray acts of hooliganism, as such acts not only affected the public order but also offended...

Rajasthan High Court Clears Solar Project Near Sambhar Lake, Imposes Safeguards For Migratory Birds

Rajasthan High Court granted permission for establishment of the 100 MW Solar Power Plant Project, in the Nagaur district, near Sambhar Lake subject to certain safeguards to facilitate the environment of migratory birds, rather than hindering their natural habitat. The division bench of Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and Justice Sanjeet Purohit observed that the land in question...