'Involves Larger Public Interest': Gujarat High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Weapons Clerk Accused Of Issuing Bogus Arms Licenses

The Gujarat High Court denied anticipatory bail to a weapons clerk working in Uttar Pradesh government department in Etah, accused of forging arms licenses along with co-accused by allegedly misusing Government of India's NDAL-ALIS portal and receiving over Rs.98 Lakh as cash in such illegal transaction. NDAL-ALIS stands for National Database of Arms Licenses-Arms License Issuance System which...

UAPA Accused Not Entitled To Repeated Interim Bail For Family Rituals Without Cogent Reasons: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has recently dismissed an appeal filed by an accused in a UAPA case, who sought interim bail of three days to attend the Chehlam (40th day prayer ceremony) of his deceased sister, after having already been granted bail by the trial court to attend the 10th to 13th day rituals earlier.The Division Bench of Justice Rajesh Rai K and Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum also...

“Good Decision”: Madras High Court Dismisses Plea Challenging TN Govt's Move To Close 717 TASMAC Shops

The Madras High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the recent press note of the Tamil Nadu Government regarding its decision to close 717 TASMAC liquor shops in the State, which are located within 500 meters of places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stands.Calling it a good decision, Justice GR Swaminathan said that such policy decisions of the government could not be...

Telangana High Court Weekly Round-Up : May 11 – May 17, 2026

Nominal Index [Citations: 2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 70 - 75]J.V. Nrupender Rao v. Regional P.F. Commissioner-II, Regional Office & Ors. 2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 70Reshma v. State of A.P. 2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 71Shaik Abdul Khader v. G. Anil Dutt Kamble 2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 72Nalamada Uthamkumar Reddy v. State of Telangana & Anr. 2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 73K. Ganesh Rao v. State of Telangana & Ors....

'De Facto Approval' For Sexual Relationship In Young Adults Can't Be Ignored Under POCSO Act: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that though consent is legally irrelevant under the POCSO Act, relationships among young adults involving “de facto approval” for a sexual relationship must be viewed differently while considering bail pleas.Justice Prateek Jalan made the observation while granting anticipatory bail to a 19-year-old student accused in connection with a case concerning...

Madhya Pradesh High Court Refuses To Reinstate Guest Faculty Accused Of Sending Objectionable Messages To Girl Student

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the termination of a guest faculty member of Government Women's Polytechnic College, who was removed from service for sending inappropriate messages to a female student and pressuring her to communicate.The bench of Justice Amit Seth observed,"Admittedly, invitation of the petitioner is that for a Guest Faculty which is purely temporary in nature and for...

'Will Gangsters Stop If You Abstain From Work?' Punjab & Haryana High Court Raps Lawyers

The Punjab & Haryana High Court rapped lawyers for abstaining from work post-lunch today in a bid to express solidarity with former High Court Bar Secretary Gagandeep Jammu, on whom some unidentified assailants opened fire.The Court had taken suo motu cognisance of the incident and directed the authorities to ensure his protection while also expediting the investigation into the...

Madras High Court To Examine Plea Seeking Curative Petition Against Dashwanth's Acquittal For Rape-Murder Of 7-Year-Old Girl In 2017

A plea has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking direction to the State of Tamil Nadu to file a curative petition in the Supreme Court against the acquittal of Dashwanth, the sole accused in the rape and murder of a 7-year-old girl in Chennai in 2017. The vacation bench of Justice GR Swaminathan and Justice V Lakshminarayanan has impleaded the Director General of Police and...

MP High Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against Journalist Accused Of Extorting Money By Threatening 'Fake News' Reports

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to quash an FIR lodged against a journalist accused of extorting money by allegedly threatening the Umri Toll Plaza administration with publication of fake news reports.The bench of Justice Rajesh Kumar Gupta observed that the FIR prima facie discloses commission of a cognizable offence and warrants a proper investigation."The allegations in FIR...

POSH Act | ICC Can Probe Sexual Harassment Complaint Against Institution's Director If He Is Not In Control Of Affairs: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has said that an institution's Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) can inquire into sexual harassment complaints against the institution's Director if he does not have control over the affairs and management of the institution and is an “employee” appointed by the institution's executive committee. The Division Bench of Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice...

Delhi High Court Seeks Crackdown On Fake Universities; ASG Warns Of Emerging Threat From 'AI Institutes'

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the authorities, including the Central Government, University Grants Commission (UGC) and Delhi Government to indicate the steps taken by them against mushrooming of fake higher educational institutions. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia issued notice on a PIL against proliferation of “fake...

Madras High Court Grants Bail To Savukku Shankar In Alleged Extortion Case, Orders Daily Appearance Before Police

The Madras High Court has granted bail to YouTuber Journalist Shankar alias Savukku Shankar in an alleged extortion case. Justice R Sakthivel granted bail after noting that the investigation was complete and the chargesheet had been filed. The case is registered under Sections 296(b), 351(2), 308(3), 131, 115(2), 109, 353 (1)(b), and 61 (2)(b) of the BNS over allegations of...