Even Solitary Incident Of Sexual Offence Against Minor Can Be Considered To Pass Detention Order: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently observed that sexual offences against a minor is a heinous crime against society and even a single incident could be considered for detaining such an accused. The bench of Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan and Justice R Poornima rejected a detenu's argument that the detaining authority could not invoke the provisions for a solitary incident. The court observed...

After Staying Menstrual Leave Order, Karnataka High Court Agrees To Hear State Tomorrow

Hours after staying the Karnataka Government's order to grant menstrual leave, the Karnataka High Court today afternoon decided to hear the State and other parties tomorrow on the interim relief.It may be noted that while hearing the petitions at 10.30 am, the Court had, by way of an interim order, stayed the November 20 government notification.However, before the lunch break, Advocate...

'Don't Want To Give Farmers Anything?' Karnataka High Court Refuses To Stay Govt Order Fixing Additional Sugarcane Price

“Without farmers, you are nobody. You don't want to give the farmer anything, you want to manufacture sugar, ethanol, you want to do all the things...and you do not want to share," the court orally remarked.

Centre Releases Ex-Gratia But UP Govt Says 'No Proof' Of Rly Accident: Allahabad HC Terms Denial Of Relief To Orphan 'Mockery Of Policy'

In a scathing indictment of administrative insensitivity, the Allahabad High Court recently pulled up the Uttar Pradesh state authorities for denying ex-gratia compensation to a minor orphan whose parents died in a railway accident. The state authorities denied relief citing "lack of proof" of death even though the Central Government had already verified the claim and released its...

Banks Can Freeze Only Disputed Amount, Must Allow Customer To Operate Rest Of Account: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court made a significant ruling while hearing a writ petition challenging action of State Bank of India of freezing the account of the petitioner, reflecting guiding principles for the Banks as well as the Investigating Agencies in such cases.While disposing the writ petition, the bench of Justice Nupur Bhati, directed the bank to keep only such amount frozen in...

Delhi High Court Refuses To Return Zee Entertainment's Copyright Infringement Suit Against ShareChat, Moj Platforms

The Delhi High Court has refused to return the copyright infringement suit filed by Zee Entertainment against ShareChat and Moj platforms, observing that it has territorial jurisdiction to hear the case.Justice Mini Pushkarna dismissed the application filed by Mohalla Tech Private Limited, owner of the platforms, seeking return of the plaint for want of territorial jurisdiction. The suit...

Major Couple In Live-In Relationship Entitled To Protection Even If Boy Is Below 21 Yrs Of Age: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court has directed the Nodal Officer of a Police Station to promptly decide the representations seeking protection, filed by an 18 year old woman and a 19 year old man, fearing threats from their family members owing to their decision to stay in a live-in relationship.While underscoring the rulings made of the Supreme Court, the bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand...

NOC From Previous Counsel Only A Matter Of 'Good Practice'; Duly Authorized New Advocate Can Press Bail Without It: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) recently clarified that obtaining a 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from a previous counsel is merely a matter of "good practice" and not a pre-requirement for the purposes of hearing in a criminal case. A Bench of Justice Rajesh Singh Chauhan and Justice Abdhesh Kumar Chaudhary added that a new counsel who is duly authorized by his client...

Gujarat High Court Issues Notice On Father's Plea For Independent Probe Into Alleged Rape, Death Of 17-Yr-Old Daughter

The Gujarat High Court on Monday (December 8) issued notice on a Rajasthan resident's plea seeking an independent probe into the alleged rape and death of his 17-year-old daughter who had moved to the State to work as a labourer. Justice MR Mengdey issued notice to the State and said, "Issue notice to respondent 1 and 4 returnable on 10-12-2025. In the interregnum the investigation is handed...

Service Tax Refund Cannot Be Denied On Limitation When Deposit Was Made During Investigation: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that service tax deposited during the course of investigation cannot be denied refund merely on the ground of limitation under Section 102(3) of the Finance Act, 1994, especially when the department itself later drops proceedings and acknowledges non-liability. The Division Bench of Justice Rajani Dubey and Justice Amitendra Kishore Prasad...

Delhi High Court Asks Jammu & Kashmir Deputy CM To Implead Uploaders Of 'Objectionable Content' In Defamation Suit

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, to implead in his defamation suit the individuals who have uploaded alleged objectionable content against him on social media.Justice Amit Bansal allowed the application filed by Choudhary to prepone hearing in the matter which was otherwise listed on January 13, 2026. While posting...

Karnataka High Court Stays Govt Order To Provide Menstrual Leave In Registered Industrial Establishments

Update - After Staying Menstrual Leave Order, Karnataka High Court Agrees To Hear State TomorrowThe Karnataka High Court in an interim order on Tuesday (December 9) stayed the November 20 government notification mandating industrial establishments registered under various laws, to provide one day paid menstrual leave per month to all permanent, contract, outsourced women employees. Justice...