High Courts
Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against BJP Leader For Making Political Promises During Religious Event
The Karnataka High Court has recently quashed the criminal proceedings against a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader booked under the Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act over attending a religious event during model code of conduct and making promises to construct a building near a temple after the 2023 assembly elections. [2026 LiveLaw (Kar) 437]The single judge bench of...
Delhi High Court Directs WFI To Decide Disciplinary Show-Cause Notices Against Vinesh Phogat Within Two Weeks
The Delhi High Court has directed the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to decide, within two weeks, the show-cause notices issued to wrestler Vinesh Phogat. Justice Amit Mahajan observed that the uncertainty surrounding the disciplinary proceedings could affect a sportsperson's mental preparedness ahead of competitive events.The Court said that a sportsperson needs to be in a fit and...
Discouraging Parents From Reporting Child's Sexual Assault Not By Itself Offence Of Non-Reporting U/S 21 POCSO Act: Bombay High Court
Court cited distinction between failure to report and allegation of discouraging another person from lodging complaint.
Two Separate Acts Of Touching Child's Breasts During Same Occurrence Constitute 'Aggravated Sexual Assault': Sikkim High Court
The Sikkim High Court has held that two separate acts of touching a child's breasts during the same occurrence constitute aggravated sexual assault under Section 9(l) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.Section 9(l) applies when a person commits sexual assault on the child more than once or repeatedly. Justice Bhaskar Raj Pradhan observed,"The two separate acts...
Medical Negligence: Kerala High Court Orders SIT Probe After Woman Loses Nine Fingers In Cosmetic Surgery
The Kerala High Court recently directed the constitution of a Special Investigation Team of the Crime Branch to conduct further investigation in a high-profile medical negligence case involving 'Cosmetiq Hospital' in which a woman lost 9 fingers and developed serious medical complications after a cosmetic surgery. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 607]Justice G. Girish noted that the hospital had the status...
State Can't Interpret Church Constitution To Decide Which Faction Has Religious Authority: Meghalaya High Court
The Meghalaya High Court has held that the State, through Deputy Commissioner, cannot determine ecclesiastical jurisdiction or regulate religious functions by interpreting the internal Constitution of a religious denomination.Justice H.S. Thangkhiew observed, “The existence of a dispute between two groups cannot, by itself, confer unlimited jurisdiction upon the executive authority to...
Delayed Appeals Against Acquittals: Rajasthan High Court Gives State 5 Weeks To Frame Litigation Policy, Warns Chief Secretary
The Rajasthan High Court has granted final opportunity of 5 weeks to the State government to come up with a new litigation policy to provide for an effective and efficient mechanism to curb the tendency of filing appeals with delay. The division bench of Justice Mahendra Kumar Goyal and Justice Bhuwan Goyal directed the presence the Chief Secretary, the Principal Law Secretary, and the...
Commission Of Inquiry Can't Make Adverse Remarks Affecting Reputation Without Hearing Persons Concerned: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has held that adverse findings recorded by a Commission of Inquiry against a person, without affording an opportunity to respond to the material relied upon, cannot be sustained where the statutory requirements under Sections 8-B and 8-C of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952, have not been complied with.Section 8-B mandates a reasonable opportunity to be heard and...
Kerala High Court Flags Non-Implementation Of Witness Protection Scheme Despite SC Direction, Seeks Urgent Steps
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (28 October) urged the State government to take urgent steps to implement the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018, across Kerala, noting that the scheme has yet to be implemented in the State despite a specific directive from the Supreme Court.A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V.M. passed the order while considering a...
Meta Doesn't Perform Public Function, Instagram Account Deactivation Can't Be Challenged In Writ Petition: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that Meta Platforms India cannot be subjected to writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for disabling a user's Instagram account. Justice Amit Mahajan observed that providing a social media platform for communication and interaction does not amount to performing a public function or discharging a public duty.The Court said that...
LiveLaw High Courts Daily Highlights: October 29, 2026
Kerala High Court Strikes Down Rule Prohibiting Women From Working In Toddy Shops, Says It Violates Articles 14, 15, 19 & 21IRCTC Scam: Delhi High Court Seeks ED Response To Lalu Prasad Yadav's Plea Against Framing Of PMLA ChargesRajasthan High Court Directs State To Notify 'Custodial Death Relief Scheme' Within 3 MonthsDual PAN Card Case | Allahabad High Court Grants Bail To Azam Khan,...
Supreme Court Collegium Recommends 9 Advocates For Appointment As Judges Of J&K And Ladakh High Court
The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the proposal for appointment of nine advocates as Judges of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.The decision was taken at a Collegium meeting held on October 29, 2026, according to a statement issued by the Supreme Court Collegium.The advocates recommended for appointment are: 1. Vishal Sharma 2. Vikram Kumar...