Convicts' Leave, Temporary Release Can't Be Indefinitely Suspended Due To Pending Appeal: Madras High Court 5-Judge Bench

A 5-judge bench of the Madras High Court recently observed that leave and temporary release are facets of human dignity which cannot be suspended indefinitely merely due to pendency of appeal. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 276] “We must reaffirm that incarceration does not render the fundamental rights a "parchment promise."..The power of this Court under Article 226 to ensure the protection...

Kerala High Court Suo Motu Impleads Union, Forest & Wildlife Dept To Consider Improvement Of Kottiyoor Temple In Wayanad's Forest Area

The Kerala High Court on Monday (June 22) suo motu impleaded the Union's Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) as well as officials of the State Forests and Wildlife department, the Pollution Control Board and local authorities to consider the issues relating to the development of Kottiyoor Temple located in the forested area of Wayanad District.The Division Bench of Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. and Justice K.V. Jayakumar was considering a plea for directions to provide...

National Interest Prevail Over Individual Convenience: Rajasthan High Court Upholds IAF Officer's Transfer Despite Parents' Medical Hardship

The Rajasthan High Court has upheld the transfer of a Squadron Leader, Indian Air Force who had challenged the same owing to critical medical condition of his parents. [2026 LiveLaw (Raj) 254]The Court opined that humane considerations, towards the compassionate circumstances, alone could not override the paramount considerations of organizational discipline, operational preparedness, and service requirements of Armed Forces. “Though compassionate circumstances may certainly constitute a...

Claimant's Guilty Plea To Rash Driving Acts As Admission Of Negligence, Disentitles Him To Accident Compensation: Uttarakhand High Court

The Uttarakhand High Court has held that where a claimant has pleaded guilty in a criminal case arising out of a motor accident, such a plea amounts to an admission that the accident occurred due to his rash and negligent driving. The Court observed that while the effect of a finding recorded in a criminal case may stand on a different footing, a voluntary plea of guilt by the claimant...

Bombay High Court Allows Termination Of 26-Week Pregnancy Considering Severe Fetal Anomalies, Mother's Financial Hardship

The Bombay High Court on Monday (June 22) permitted a married woman to terminate her 26-weeks pregnancy after noting that the woman hailed from the lower strata of the society and that her foetus suffered from severe anomalies, which would require post-delivery cardiac surgeries that she can't afford. [2026 LiveLaw (Bom) 296]A division bench of Justice Bharati Dangre and Justice...

Assistant Charity Commissioner Cannot Interfere With Ongoing Trust Elections U/S 41A Of Maharashtra Public Trusts Act: High Court

The Bombay High Court has held that the power conferred under Section 41A of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, 1950, is limited to issuing directions for the proper administration of a public trust and does not extend to interfering with an ongoing election process. The Court observed that once the election process has commenced, the Assistant Charity Commissioner cannot invoke Section 41A...

Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh High Court Weekly Roundup June 15 - June 21, 2026

Nominal Index:Shahid Mehraj v. Union Territory of J&K and others 2026 LiveLaw (JKL) 271Mohammed Ashraf Mir v. Wazir Reshi 2026 LiveLaw (JKL) 272M/S Alpine Agro Services v. Union of India & Ors 2026 LiveLaw (JKL) 273Vikar Mustafa Shonthu v. Union Territory of J&K and Others 2026 LiveLaw (JKL) 274Manga Ram v. Union Territory of J&K 2026 LiveLaw (JKL) 275Mst. Jana (Dead) Through...

[Goa Municipalities Act] Power To Remove Councillor Exclusively With Govt, Cannot Be Delegated To Director Of Municipality: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has held that the power to remove a Municipal Councillor under Section 44 of the Goa Municipalities Act, 1968, vests exclusively in the Government and cannot be exercised by the Director of Municipal Administration. The Court observed that the power under Section 44 is quasi-judicial in nature, as it entails adjudication of allegations of misconduct or disgraceful...

Messi Fiasco: Calcutta High Court Adjourns Hearing On Challenge To Aroop Biswas' Interim Protection, Extends Relief Till July 2

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing on the challenge to the interim protection granted to former West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas in connection with the alleged irregularities surrounding the 2025 Lionel Messi event at Salt Lake Stadium.A Division Bench presided by Acting Chief Justice Tapabrata Chakroborty deferred the matter till July 2, 2026, while directing...

Delay In Investigation Not A Ground To Quash Corruption FIR Unless Accused Shows Prejudice To Fair Trial: HP High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that an FIR registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act cannot be quashed merely on the ground of delay in investigation or filing of the charge-sheet, unless the accused demonstrates that such delay has caused prejudice affecting a fair trial. Dismissing a petition seeking quashing of corruption proceedings arising from alleged irregularities in...

Section 348 BNSS | Power To Recall Witness Should Not Be Used To Confer Second Innings To Negligent Litigant: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently held that the power of a trial court to recall a witness under Section 348 of the BNSS [corresponding to Section 311 of the CrPC] cannot be used to give a second chance to a negligent litigant to improve their case at the end of the trial. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 275] Justice Victoria Gowri observed that the criminal trial was not a game of strategy between...

Delhi High Court Directs Fresh Elections To All India Tennis Association By September 30, Lays Down Timeline For Constitutional Amendments

The Delhi High Court has directed the All India Tennis Association (AITA) to complete amendments to its Constitution and hold fresh elections by September 30, 2026.A Division Bench of Justices Tejas Karia and Madhu Jain modified an earlier Single Judge order which allowed the declaration of results for the election held in September 2024.issued the interim directions while hearing...