Delhi High Court Orders Survey Of Women-Only Washrooms, Sanitary Pad Vending Machines In Police Stations

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Delhi Police to conduct a survey on availability of functional sanitary pad vending machines in all police stations in the national capital, as well as washroom facilities for use exclusively by women police personnel. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 724]A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia directed the Commissioner...

Performers Of Taekwondo 'Poomsae' Also Eligible For Sports Quota Govt Appointment : Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently upheld an order of the Kerala Administrative Tribunal (KAT) that found that Taekwondo Poomsae is also a recognized event for government appointments under the sports quota. [2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 428]The Division Bench comprising Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishnan dismissed the challenge made by the State (petitioners) against the KAT order...

Cheque Bounce Cases Can Be Compounded Even After Conviction Is Upheld In Appeal: Punjab & Haryana High Court

However, compounding costs can be waived only in exceptional cases, Court held.

Karnataka High Court Fines Man Linked To Christian Missionary Group ₹1 Lakh For Asking CJI To Change ED Officer Probing Him

The missionary group is under scanner for allegedly funding Naxal groups.

Telangana High Court Quashes National Hospitality Institute Director's Appointment, Says State Usurped Governing Council's Powers

The Telangana High Court quashed the appointment of National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management's (NITHM) Director, holding that the Government usurped NITHM's Governing Council power which alone is empowered under its Memorandum of Association and Rules to determine qualifications and appointment of the Director.[2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 124]The Court held that the subsequent...

Govt Officials Giving False Information To Govt Lawyers Will Be Liable For Contempt: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently observed that government officials who give false information to the counsels representing the government would be interfering with the administration of justice and would be liable for contempt of court. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 369] “We in most of the cases go by the oral submissions made by the Government counsel. The Government counsel, in turn, rely...

Cheque Bounce: Karnataka High Court Refuses Fresh Trial Of Convict Who Skipped Cross-Examination 12 Times, Imposes ₹1 Lakh Costs

The Karnataka High Court has refused to remand a cheque bounce case under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act (NI Act) after finding that the convict had repeatedly failed to cross-examine the complainant and lead any defence evidence, holding that the case was a “classic example of abuse of process.” [2026 LiveLaw (Kar) 282]Justice HP Sandesh was hearing a revision petition...

Police Cannot Interfere In Civil Property Disputes: Allahabad High Court Warns Deviations May Invite Departmental & Contempt Proceedings

The Allahabad High Court has reiterated that police authorities and Executive officers have no jurisdiction to adjudicate or interfere in civil disputes between private parties, while clarifying that any deviation may invite departmental as well as contempt proceedings.In its order passed on July 27, the Court emphasized that police can intervene only to the limited extent necessary...

Surat Demolitions: Gujarat High Court Closes Resident's Plea After Municipal Corporation Assures No Immediate Action Planned

Court said in case the Corporation intends to take coercive action against the property, it will do so as per law.

Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Review Of Parliament's Security Framework, Says Matter Is Beyond Writ Jurisdiction

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a PIL seeking a direction on the Union Government to review the existing framework governing the safety, security and “uninterrupted constitutional functioning” of the Parliament of India. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 723]A division bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said that the safety and security aspect of...

Article 22(1) | Police Pay 'Scant Regard' To Arrest Safeguards, Scorn Judgments Enforcing Fundamental Rights : Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court last week strongly criticised the police's approach to constitutional safeguards, observing that they have "traditionally paid scant regard" to the requirements of Article 22(1) of the Constitution and often fail to appreciate the significance of fundamental rights when exercising the power of arrest. Referring to a series of landmark Supreme Court judgments which...

'In Public Interest': Karnataka High Court Upholds Fire NOC Mandate For Firecracker Traders Even Without Express Statutory Provision

Karnataka High Court has held that Mangaluru Mahanagara Palike (Mangalore Municipal Corporation) can require firecracker traders to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from fire department as a precondition to carry on their business, even in absence of an express statutory provision backing such a requirement. [2026 LiveLaw (Kar) 281]“Private interest stands subordinate to public...