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Article 226(2) And Criminal Jurisprudence: Navigating Civil Law Concept Of Cause of Action
The Constitution of India vests the High Courts with a special writ jurisdiction under Article 226 to ensure the delivery of complete justice. Initially, the scope of Article 226 was confined to the “territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction.” However, this created a serious problem by restricting writ jurisdiction in Union matters solely to the Punjab High Court (before formation of Delhi High Court) as the seat of Government of India was located in New Delhi, thereby causing...
'Relationship Breaks Up, Man In Lock-Up': Karnataka High Court Flags Misuse Of Section 69 BNS On 'Deceitful' Sexual Intercourse
Taking note of "mushrooming cases" invoking Section 69 (Sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means etc. ) BNS, the Karnataka High Court ordered the release of a man languishing in jail for the past 42 days in complaint alleging sexual intercourse over false promise of marriage.The single judge bench of Justice M.Nagaprasanna, while staying further investigation against the accused man in...
Legal Officer Vacancy At Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute Of Technology, Surat
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology invites application for the post of Legal Officer. Name of the Post: Legal Officer No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 40 Years Remuneration: Rs 45,000/- per month Essential Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree in law (LL.B.) from recognized Indian University.Desirable Qualifications & Skills: Master's degree in law (LLM) from recognized Indian University. How to apply? Interested candidates are...
Litigation Cum Research – Associate And Academic Fellow Under Project 39-A, NLUD
National Law University Delhi invites online application for the post of Litigation Cum Research – Associate and Academic Fellow under Project 39-A on contractual basis. Name of the Post: Litigation Cum Research – Associate and Academic Fellow No. of Post: 01 (One) each Essential Qualification and Experience Litigation Cum Research – Associate Graduate with a degree in law. Familiarity with criminal law and the Indian criminal justice system is a strong requirement. Apart...
Kerala High Court Refuses To Stay Wildlife Amendment Rules Allowing Declaration Of Animal Trophies, Ivory; Seeks State's Reply
The Kerala High Court has recently (8 April) directed the State to file an affidavit on a petition challenging the Kerala Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2026, alleging that the State government is attempting to dilute statutory safeguards and retrospectively legitimize illegal possession of wildlife articles, including ivory.A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Soumen Sen...
Multiple Vacancies At High Court Of Andhra Pradesh
The High Court of Andhra Pradesh invites application for the post of Section Officer, Assistant Librarian, Librarian Grade-II, U.D. Stenographer, Assistant, Examiner, Typist, Copyist and Stenographer. Name of the Post: Section Officer, Assistant Librarian, Librarian Grade-II, U.D. Stenographer, Assistant, Examiner, Typist, and Stenographer Essential Qualification and Experience Section Officer Must possess a Degree in Law (3 years or 5 years course) of a University in India...
Unauthorised Absence Must Be Wilful To Justify Dismissal; Disproportionate If Due To Illness: Jharkhand HC
A Division Bench of the Jharkhand High Court comprising Chief Justice M.S. Sonak and Justice Deepak Roshan held that unauthorised absence from duty must be proven to be willful to warrant dismissal, and punishment is disproportionate if the absence is due to compelling circumstances like medical illness. Background Facts The respondent (employee) was appointed as an...
Merely Possessing An LLB Degree No Ground To Refuse Maintenance To Divorced Wife: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court recently observed that merely because a divorced wife possesses an LL.B degree, the same cannot be a ground to refuse her maintenance.A bench of Justice Hasmukh D Suthar made this observation while upholding a Family Court order directing a husband to pay Rs 10,000 per month to his divorced wife.The bench, however, dismissed the wife's revision application...
'Shocking': Rajasthan High Court Slams Rejection Of Minor Rape Survivor's Compensation Claim On Technical Grounds
While expressing shock and surprise, Rajasthan High Court set aside an order of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) that rejected a minor rape victim's application for interim compensation, and asking her to get requisite certificate from the SHO/Magistrate. The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand held that the Rajasthan Victim Compensation Scheme 2011 (“Scheme”) was not followed...
NALSA Concludes North Zone Regional Conference On 'Enhancing Access To Justice' In Dehradun; Key Deliberations On Inclusive Justice Delivery
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), in collaboration with the Uttarakhand State Legal Services Authority (UKSLSA), concluded the two-day North Zone Regional Conference on “Enhancing Access to Justice” at Taj Mussoorie Foothills, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The second day witnessed focused deliberations on inclusive and human-centric justice delivery.The Conference saw participation...
Reaffirmation Of Article 25: Chhattisgarh High Court's Stance On Prohibition Of Private Prayer Meeting
Every person has a right to practice their own religion as per Article 25 of the Indian Constitution, state can only interfere when it affects public order, morality or health. State should have no objection if a person is practicing his religion within his domestic household.The present case “Badri Prasad Sahu & Anr. v. State of Chhattisgarh” 2026:CGHC:13995 as decided by the Chhattisgarh High Court on 1st April 2026 held that individuals do not require prior state permission to conduct...