NSA Can Be Invoked Against Jailed Accused If There Is Apprehension Of Public Order Disturbance Upon Release: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) has observed that a detention order under the National Security Act 1980 can be passed against an accused who is already in jail if the authority is of the opinion that, upon his release on bail, he will indulge in acts prejudicial to public order. A bench of Justice Abdul Moin and Justice Babita Rani thus dismissed a Habeas Corpus Writ Petition...

Rajasthan HC Refuses Late Entry Of Newly Approved Nursing Colleges Into 2025–26 Counselling; Says Academic Schedule Can't Be Reopened

The Rajasthan High Court dismissed the petitions filed by newly established nursing colleges, seeking participation in the counselling process for 2025-26 academic session, in light of the fact that the requisite NOC and statutory recognition were obtained by such colleges after the counselling process was concluded and the academic session had progressed substantially. The bench of...

Disciplinary Penalty Must Be Proportionate: Punjab & Haryana High Court Modifies Penalty Imposed After Retirement

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that penalties imposed in departmental actions must bear a reasonable nexus with the gravity of misconduct proved.Justice Harpreet Singh Brar said, "The scope of interference in disciplinary proceedings is very limited. It is settled law that this Court may only exercise its powers under Article 226 of the Constitution of India when the findings...

Recognising Single Mother As 'Complete Parent' Is Not Charity: Bombay High Court Orders Removal Of Father's Name From Child's School Record

Recognition of a single mother as a complete parent for a child's civic identity is not an act of charity; it is constitutional fidelity and also reflects the movement from patriarchal compulsion to constitutional choice, from lineage as fate to dignity as right, the Bombay High Court observed recently while ordering modification of a minor girl's school records, by removing her father's name...

Jharkhand High Court Seeks Details On Judicial Inquiries In 437 Custodial Deaths; Says Magistrate Probe Mandatory U/S 176(1-A) CrPC

The Jharkhand High Court has emphasised that Section 176(1-A) of the CrPC (now Section 196 of the BNSS) mandates a judicial inquiry by a Magistrate in every case of death, disappearance, or rape in police or judicial custody, and sought details after the State disclosed that 437 such custodial deaths occurred between 2018 and 2025, with no clarity in most cases whether the mandatory...

Woman Forced Out Of Matrimonial Home Can Initiate DV Case From Shelter; Economic Abuse Creates Continuing Cause Of Action: Calcutta HC

The Calcutta High Court has held that a woman who takes refuge in a rented accommodation after being driven out of her matrimonial home can invoke the jurisdiction of the court within whose limits she is temporarily residing, and that continuing economic deprivation by the husband constitutes a recurring cause of action under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. Setting...

Calcutta High Court Enhances Motor Accident Compensation; Says GPF & Insurance Deductions Cannot Reduce Income For Calculating Dependency

The Calcutta High Court has enhanced the compensation awarded to the family of a bus accident victim, holding that while computing income for motor accident claims, only statutory deductions like income tax or professional tax can be excluded and not savings such as GPF or group insurance contributions. The Court observed that such contributions are deferred benefits payable back to the...

Person Can Profess Lingayat Faith Yet Belong To Ganiga Caste, Both Not Mutually Exclusive Identities: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has observed that the Lingayat religious community and Ganiga–which is a distinct occupational caste–are not mutually exclusive, wherein a person may profess Lingayat community faith yet belong to Ganiga caste within the broader community fold. Justice Suraj Govindaraj was considering whether in law, "Lingayat" (religious community) and "Ganiga" (oil pressers)...

Madras High Court Reserves Orders On Plea By YouTuber Savukku Shankar's Mother Regarding His Treatment, Challenging Solitary Confinement

The Madras High Court, on Wednesday (18th February) reserved orders on pleas filed by Youtuber Journalist Savukku Shankar's mother seeking specialised medical treatment for him and challenging his solitary confinement in the present. The bench of Justice P Velmurugan and Justice M Jothiraman reserved orders after hearing Senior Advocate V Raghavachari, representing Shankar's mother...

Rajasthan High Court Pulls Up Medical Dept For 'Deliberate Non-Compliance' Of Court Orders; Directs Principal Secy To Appear

While opining the conduct of the department to be reflective of “deliberate non-compliance” and “absolute disregard and disrespect”, towards the Court's orders, Rajasthan High Court directed the Principle Secretary, Medical and Health, to be present before the Court, physically or via video conferencing, and file a personal affidavit regarding the delay in compliance.The bench of...

'Why Are You Here?': Delhi High Court Questions Territorial Jurisdiction Of Singer Jubin Nautiyal's Suit To Protect Personality Rights

The Delhi High Court on Thursday questioned the territorial jurisdiction of the suit filed by singer Jubin Nautiyal seeking protection of his personality rights. At the outset, Justice Tushar Rao Gedela questioned the singer's lawyer as to why he did not approach the courts in Uttarakhand when he is based there. “Why are you here? What is accessible here is accessible there. The courts...

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Comprehensive Guidelines To Prevent UPI Frauds, Faster Recovery For Victims

The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking framing of comprehensive guidelines to curb rising frauds through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia sought response of the Union of India through Ministry of Finance, Reserve Bank of India and National Payments Corporation of...