Online Publication Of Interim Orders Does Not Constitute Service; No Contempt Until Order Is Communicated: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has recently clarified that mere online publication of interim orders does not constitute legal service of the order upon the affected parties. It further directed that all court orders, including interim orders, should be uploaded preferably on the same day they are pronounced.A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V.M passed the...

Police Can't Ignore Accused's Conduct Prima Facie Disclosing Attempt To Rape While Probing Another Offence: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that police investigating one offence cannot turn a blind eye to evidence prima facie disclosing another serious offence, while directing the Crime Investigation Department (CID) to conduct a fresh probe into an attempt to rape case of a woman. [2026 LiveLaw (Kar) 278]The single judge bench of Justice M. Nagaprasanna, while allowing the writ petition filed...

"Heavens Won't Fall If Vande Mataram Is Sung In Madrasas": Calcutta High Court Orally Remarks

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday orally observed that "heavens will not fall" if all six stanzas of Vande Mataram are sung in madrasas, while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging a government notification making the rendition of the complete national song mandatory in such institutions.The Bench of Acting Chief Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen...

Retrospective Change In Probation Date Can't Be Used To Alter Settled Seniority, Violates Service Rules & Natural Justice: AP High Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that once an employee's seniority has attained finality after rendering long years of service, the authorities cannot revise it by changing the date of probation after a long lapse of time. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 175]The Court further held that such action, taken without issuing notice or affording an opportunity of hearing, is hit by the principles of...

LiveLaw Madras High Court Monthly Digest: July 2026 [Citation 287 to 361]

Citations: 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 287 To 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 361 NOMINAL INDEX Laura Frances Iyengar v TN HR and CE Department, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 287 Suo Motu Writ Petition v The Registrar General and Others, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 288 Shankar @ Savukku Shankar v The State, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 289 K Ponmudi v. Uma Anandan, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 290 V v. S, 2026...

LADC Contracts Won't Be Renewed After Existing Term : NALSA Says After Punjab Haryana Lawyers Strike

District Judges are to assign legal aid matters to members of the Bar, preferably young lawyers, in place of the LADCs, NALSA said.

Madras High Court Stays TVK MLA Poaching Bid Case Probe, Seeks Response On Plea Seeking CBI Probe

The Madras High Court has stayed the investigation into alleged attempt to poach an MLA belonging to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party. The bench of Chief Justice SA Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan has ordered the interim stay on a plea seeking to transfer the investigation of the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation. The court has ordered an interim stay till...

LiveLaw Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 27 - August 02, 2026

NOMINAL INDEX M/s Drosia India Limited Thru. Director Mr. Waheedul Hasan Siddiqui v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Deptt. of Housing and Urban Planning Lko. and 3 others 2026 LiveLaw (AB) 469 Shaheen Siddiqui and 7 others v. State of U.P. and 10 others 2026 LiveLaw (AB) 470 Pawan Kumar vs. Central Bureau of Investigation and Another 2026 LiveLaw (AB) 471 Anand Kumar Gupta...

P&H High Court Upholds Arms Act Charge Against Sikh Man Accused Of Using Kirpan In Assault, Says Article 25 Protection To Be Decided In Trial

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has said that a Sikh man accused of using a Kirpan to cause injury cannot claim the constitutional protection available under Explanation I to Article 25 of the Constitution at the stage of framing of charge, holding that whether the Kirpan was being carried as an essential article of faith or was used as a weapon can only be determined at trial.The Court...

"Young Advocates Shouldn't Wither Away From Profession": Bombay High Court Seeks State, Bar Council's Response On Plea For Stipend

The Bombay High Court recently ordered the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa and also the State Government to file their detailed affidavits spelling out the steps taken so far or proposed to be taken to provide financial assistance to young advocates at the Bar to ensure that the young advocates, who face financial difficulties during the initial years of their practice, do not abandon...

Deceased's Car Hitting Offending Vehicle From Behind Not Contributory Negligence In Absence Of Evidence: AP High Court

Enhancing a motor accident award, the Andhra Pradesh High Court said that deceased's car dashing into the offending vehicle from behind is not enough for Insurance Company to claim contributory negligence in absence of rebuttal evidence particularly of the offending vehicle's driver. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 174]Dismissing an appeal filed by the insurer, the Division Bench comprising Chief Justice...

PFI 'Terror Plot' Case | Allahabad High Court Questions Lucknow NIA Court Over No Progress In Trial Against Accused Arrested In 2021

The Allahabad High Court on Monday expressed its surprise and questioned the lack of progress in the trial of 2 accused arrested in 2021 in an alleged PFI terror plot case. The High Court sought a comprehensive report from the Special Sessions Judge, NIA/ATS, Lucknow, questioning why its earlier directions to conclude the trial expeditiously and to ensure the proper conduct of the...