High Courts
State-Owned Corporations Can't Cite Financial Constraints To Deny Pensionary Benefits: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that State-owned corporations cannot cite financial constraints to deny pensionary benefits to eligible employees and their families, observing that such entities "are nothing but white elephants" if they continue to withhold dues despite settled legal rights. Allowing a writ petition filed by the legal heirs of a voluntarily retired employee, the...
MP High Court Issues Notice On Congress Leader's Plea Against Rejection Of Rajya Sabha Nomination, Election Of BJP MPs
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notice on a petition challenging election of BJP MPs Tarun Chugh, Rajneesh Kumar Agarwal and Mahesh Kewat.The plea has been filed by former Congress MP Meenakshi Natarajan, also challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination.The bench of Justice BP Sharma directed:"Heard on admission. Issue notice to respondents, on payment of requisite...
SC Candidates Availing Domicile-Based Relaxation Eligible For Selection Under Open Merit In BSF Recruitment: J&K&L High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, while directing the appointment of Scheduled Caste candidates excluded from BSF recruitment despite securing higher marks than selected open merit candidates, has held that candidates who availed physical relaxation based on Jammu and Kashmir domicile cannot be confined to the reserved quota merely because they applied under the Scheduled...
Kerala High Court Denies Pre-Arrest Bail To Man Booked For 'Threatening' Social Media Posts Against Police Officer & Family
The Kerala High Court recently denied bail to Arjun A., who had allegedly threatened Kothamangalam SHO on social media and had sent sexually explicit messages to his family members. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 430]Dr. Justice Kauser Edappagath remarked that the accusation against Arjun was serious and that pre-arrest bail cannot be granted as a matter of course.“Perusal of the case diary reveals...
'Wolf In White Coat': Karnataka High Court Restores Doctor's Suspension In Sexual Harassment Case, Pulls Up IAS Officer For Protecting Him
The Karnataka High Court has set aside the revocation of suspension of Dr. Ashwin Hebbar, an Associate Professor accused of sexually harassing his postgraduate students. [2026 LiveLaw (Kar) 285]The Division Bench of Justice D K Singh and Justice T M Nadaf also directed disciplinary action against senior officials who, it found, had attempted to protect the doctor, including Mohammed Mohsin,...
Writ Petition Not Maintainable Against CMD Of Government Company As It Is Not A 'Public Office': Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has held that a writ of quo warranto is not maintainable against the Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of a Government company merely because the appointment is made by the President of India or the company is government-controlled. The Court further observed that for a writ of quo warranto to lie, the office in question must be a "public office" created by law and...
Chhattisgarh High Court Modifies Judgment In RTI Case, Substitutes 'Bombarded' & 'Habitual Information Seeker' With Neutral Expressions
The Chhattisgarh High Court has modified its earlier judgment by substituting the expressions "habitual information seeker" and "bombarded" with the more neutral expressions "regular information seeker" and "placed on the PIO". The Court observed that although the earlier expressions were not intended to create an adverse impression and were merely observations, substituting them would...
Writing 'Allowed' On Margin Of Delay Condonation Plea Without Reasons Is Not A Valid Judicial Order: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has held that merely writing “Allowed” on the margin of an application seeking condonation of delay, without recording any reasons or drawing an order-sheet, cannot be treated as a valid judicial order. The Court consequently quashed the cognisance order and all consequential proceedings in a cheque dishonour complaint filed after a delay of 118 days.A Single Judge...
Property Ownership Or Tenancy Dispute Can't Stall Action Under Section 152 BNSS To Vacate Dangerous Building: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that the pendency of a civil dispute over ownership or tenancy of a property cannot prevent authorities from taking preventive action under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to vacate a dangerous building and safeguard human life. [2026 LiveLaw (MP) 314]Justice Himanshu Joshi made the observation while dismissing three...
J&K&L High Court Refuses To Quash ₹65 Lakh Cheque Bounce Case, Says Lost Cheque Defence Must Be Tested At Trial
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, while refusing to quash proceedings in a cheque dishonour complaint involving ₹65.68 lakh, has held that pleas of a cheque being misplaced, prior stop-payment instructions, alleged misuse of cheque and absence of a legally enforceable debt are matters of defence which cannot be conclusively decided in proceedings under Section 528 BNSS.The...
Minor's Signature Alone Not Valid Consent For Medical Termination Of Pregnancy: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that a minor's signature, even if genuine, does not constitute valid consent for termination of pregnancy under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 725]Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav said that the legislation mandates the written consent of the minor's guardian before a pregnancy can be terminated.The Court observed that even...