J&K&L High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik, Says No Apprehension Of Him Acting Against Public Order

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has quashed the preventive detention of Mehraj Din Malik, a Member of Legislative Assembly from Doda East, holding that the invocation of the Public Safety Act, 1978 (PSA) was based on allegations that at best amounted to 'law and order' issues and did not satisfy the threshold of 'public order'.The Court ruled that the detaining authority failed...

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: April 20 to April 26, 2026

Citations: 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 170 To 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 183 NOMINAL INDEX K Annamalai v V Piyush, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 170 R Girirajan v The State of Tamil Nadu and Others, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 171 R Girirajan v The State of Tamil Nadu and Others, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 172 Va Pugazhendi v. The Chief Election Commissioner and Others, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 173 M Karunanidhi v....

Gurugram Demolitions: Punjab & Haryana High Court Permits Action Against Encroachments, Says Due Process Must Be Followed

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has permitted Haryana Government to proceed with the removal of encroachments in Gurugram that are found to be in violation of municipal laws, while underscoring that such action must strictly adhere to due process.Senior Advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan representing Gurugram residents made an oral mentioning in the Supreme Court today highlighting...

Mere Custody No Excuse To Avoid Participation In Departmental Proceedings When Notices Are Duly Served: Tripura High Court

The Tripura High Court held that mere incarceration cannot be a valid ground to justify non-participation in departmental proceedings, especially where repeated notices have been duly served. Further the Court observed that the petitioner failed to respond or appoint any representative despite being given adequate opportunities through jail authorities. Justice Biswajit Palit remarked that:...

Karnataka High Court Stays Probe Against Tumkur Deputy Commissioner Subha Kalyana In 'Illegal Betting' Case

The Karnataka High Court in an interim order on Monday (April 27) stayed a magistrate court's order directing investigation against Tumkur Deputy Commissioner Shubha Kalyana over allegations of "illegal betting" along with Home Minister G Parameshwara, for an amount of Rs. 500 during a Kabaddi match.Justice S Sunil Dutt Yadav stayed the order passed by XLII Additional Chief Judicial...

Denial Of Additional Time To Lead Evidence Not A Violation Of Natural Justice To Invoke Writ Jurisdiction: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that alleged procedural lapses such as denial of additional time to adduce evidence, do not automatically justify bypassing statutory appellate remedies to approach High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution.Justice Gopinath P was delivering the judgment in a writ petition filed by Majlis English Medium School challenging an order of the Controlling...

'Court Is Temple Of Justice, Maintain Decorum': Gujarat HC Judge Objects To Attire Of College Girl In Courtroom

Gujarat High Court Judge Justice Nirzar S Desai today objected to a college student's attire in the courtroom, orally remarking that everyone must "maintain the dignity and decorum of the court". Stressing that it is essential to uphold the sanctity of the court, Justice Desai later remarked, "We all consider this to be a temple of justice and every religious place has its own...

Calcutta High Court Modifies Order Lifting ECI's Restrictions On Motorbike Riding On Poll Day, Bans Group-Biking & Bike Rallies

The Calcutta High Court has modified a single bench order, which removed all restrictions imposed by the Election Commission of India on bike riding, bike rallies and pillion riding ahead of the second phase of the West Bengal polls to be held on 29th April.Challenging the order, the ECI approached a division bench consisting of Justices Shampa Sarkar and Ajay Kumar Gupta.The Bench observed...

'Real Crimes You Don't Register': Karnataka High Court Slams Police For Lodging FIR Over Two Missing Cows

While staying an FIR against a family booked for the theft of two cows in 2024, the Karnataka High Court on Monday (April 27) orally reprimanded the Police for not registering "real crimes" and instead lodging a case over missing cows. The court was hearing a plea filed by a family of four, seeking the quashing of FIR. Justice M Nagaprasanna orally observed that the complaint about the cow...

Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh High Court Weekly Roundup April 20 - April 26, 2026

Nominal Index:M/s Sports Goods Industry v. State of J&K and Others 2026 LiveLaw (JKL) 157Pushpa Devi & Ors. v. Union Territory of J&K & Ors 2026 LiveLaw (JKL) 158Manga Ram v. Union Territory of J&K 2026 LiveLaw (JKL) 159Maqsad Ali Kohli v. Union Territory of J&K & Ors 2026 LiveLaw (JKL) 160Harsh Dev Singh Vs UT of J&K & Ors 2026 LiveLaw (JKL) 161Nargees...

Gujarat High Court Grants Bail To NDPS Accused In Custody Along With Her Child

The Gujarat High Court granted bail to an NDPS accused who was found in possession of a contraband, after noting that she had three minor children wherein one of them was presently with her in judicial custody. Though the court "prima facie" noted that the offence was serious and her as the person in conscious possession of the contraband cannot be ignored, the court noted that she had...

Bombay High Court Upholds Charity Commissioner's Order Appointing Interim Committee To Manage Asiatic Society Of Mumbai

The Bombay High Court has held that the Charity Commissioner is empowered to appoint an interim committee to manage the affairs of a public trust where circumstances warrant such intervention. The Court observed that such directions, when issued after considering relevant material and affording a hearing, do not call for interference in the exercise of writ jurisdiction.Justice Farhan P....