Arms Licence Cannot Be Suspended Merely Because Criminal Case Is Registered, Rules MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court set aside the suspension of Ghanshyam Yadav’s arms licence, holding that registration of a criminal case alone cannot justify suspension. The Court found that the licensing authority had failed to record the required satisfaction under Section 17 of the Arms Act and ordered fresh consideration after hearing the petitioner. Read more...
Karnataka HC Restores Defence Land Entry, Says Heirs Could Not Transfer Better Title After 1943 Acquisition
The Karnataka High Court allowed the Union of India’s appeal over 3 acres 12 guntas linked to the Air Force taxi track. The Division Bench relied on acquisition records, survey documents, compensation records and the Military Land Register, set aside the Single Judge’s orders, and restored the revenue authorities’ decisions recognising the land as Defence property. Read more...
M.A. Degree Alone Cannot Deny Maintenance: Karnataka HC Holds Wife Entitled to Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC
The Karnataka High Court held that a wife’s M.A. qualification alone cannot be a ground to deny maintenance. The Court awarded her ₹5,000 monthly maintenance under Section 125 CrPC, while upholding ₹5,000 monthly maintenance for her minor son. The Court also directed payment of arrears within five months. Read more...
Kerala HC Directs Affidavit on Socio-Economic Caste Survey, Impleads Backward Classes Secretary
The Kerala High Court allowed impleadment of the Backward Classes Development Department Secretary in contempt proceedings and directed an affidavit detailing steps taken towards the socio-economic caste survey. The Court also asked the Additional Advocate General to examine Telangana’s comprehensive survey order for possible relevance. Read more...
Karnataka HC Says NRI Quota Is Separate in NEET-UG 2026, Rejects Plea for SC/ST/OBC Reservation
The Karnataka High Court rejected a NEET-UG 2026 candidate’s plea seeking OBC reservation benefits alongside the NRI quota. The Court relied on the counselling scheme, which treats NRI seats separately and permits candidates to opt for only one reservation type, while also noting the marks requirement applicable to the NRI quota. Read more...
BJP MLA Daughter Accused of Slapping PSI Gets Anticipatory Bail After Public Apology, Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court granted anticipatory bail to BJP MLA B. Suresh Gowda’s daughter in a case alleging that she slapped a woman PSI at a temple in Mandya. Justice S. Vishwajith Shetty considered her public apology, clean criminal antecedents and undertaking to cooperate with the investigation. Read more...
Dowry Death Case Against Mother-in-Law Cannot Be Quashed Solely on Medical Cause of Death: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court dismissed Nirmala Devi’s plea seeking quashing of criminal proceedings arising from her daughter-in-law’s death. The Court held that the recorded medical cause of myocardial infarction could not alone resolve whether the death occurred under normal circumstances, particularly amid specific allegations of dowry demand and cruelty requiring examination at trial. Read more...
Selection Committee Cannot Add Unnotified Interview Threshold After Recruitment Process Begins: P&H High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court allowed Jaibir Singh’s petition, holding that the University’s Selection Committee could not treat interview or domain knowledge as an undisclosed qualifying stage. The Court directed reconsideration of his candidature under the selection criteria originally notified in the recruitment advertisement. Read more...
Supreme Court Curative Plea Seeks Recall of ECI Law Verdict Over Justice Sharma Propriety Concern
Dr Jaya Thakur has moved a curative petition seeking recall of the Supreme Court’s September 23 order concerning the 2023 ECI appointment law. The plea raises judicial propriety concerns over Justice Satish Chandra Sharma’s participation, citing his son’s role as Standing Counsel for the Election Commission before the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Read more...
Delhi High Court Clarifies When Magistrate Can Take Cognizance Under Section 223 BNSS
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 223(1) BNSS, examination of the complainant and witnesses ordinarily precedes notice and hearing of the proposed accused. Formal cognizance can be taken only after these steps, unless statutory exemption applies. The ruling answers two important procedural questions referred to the Division Bench. Read more...
Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Hearing on West Bengal Plea Against Bail to Nandigram Bypoll Candidate Milan Pradhan
The Supreme Court declined West Bengal’s request for urgent hearing against interim bail granted to Congress candidate Milan Pradhan by the Calcutta High Court. The High Court had allowed Pradhan to contest the Nandigram bypoll, citing the age of the cases and circumstances surrounding his arrest. Read more...
Supreme Court Seeks Registry Explanation After CAPF Contempt Cases Removed From List
The Supreme Court directed its Registry to explain why contempt petitions concerning IPS deputation to CAPFs were struck off despite a judicial listing order. The Bench ordered the matters to be listed again on September 30, 2026, at 2 pm, along with connected proceedings. Read more...
Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in 2020 Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case
The Delhi High Court dismissed Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam’s bail appeals in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. The Bench held that it could not modify the specific conditions imposed by the Supreme Court in January 2026 concerning when the two could renew their bail requests. Read more...
Unregistered Partnership Firm Can Claim Statutory Tenancy Protection Under S. 15-A Bombay Rent Control Act: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court held that Section 69(2) of the Partnership Act does not bar an unregistered partnership firm from claiming statutory tenancy protection under Section 15-A of the Bombay Rent Control Act where it occupied the premises as a licensee on February 1, 1973. Read more...
Bombay High Court Stays Sachin Waze Bail Order in Antilia Bomb Scare Case
The Bombay High Court has stayed the special NIA court’s September 29 bail order in the Antilia bomb scare and Mansukh Hiran murder case involving Sachin Waze. A Division Bench of Justice Girish Kulkarni and Justice Dr Neela Gokhale will hear the NIA’s challenge further in October. Read more...
Supreme Court Says No Total Ban on Firecrackers, Considers Specified Diwali Timings
The Supreme Court indicated that Diwali firecrackers may be permitted only during specified hours rather than through a complete ban or unrestricted use. Justices M.M. Sundresh and Prasanna B. Varale sought the CPCB’s report on barium-based firecrackers and considered conditions for joint firecrackers. The Court also noted overlapping proceedings. Read more...
Gujarat High Court Rejects Kejriwal’s Appeal in PM Modi Degree RTI Case, Upholds ₹25,000 Cost
The Gujarat High Court dismissed Arvind Kejriwal’s appeal against the earlier judgment concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s educational records under the RTI Act. The Division Bench upheld the ₹25,000 cost and declined to expunge observations concerning Kejriwal’s conduct. It also held that the requested educational records were protected personal information under the RTI Act. Read more...
Delhi High Court Dismisses Vijay Shankar Meena’s Plea Challenging DUSU Election Result
The Delhi High Court dismissed Vijay Shankar Meena’s challenge to the 2026 DUSU presidential election result. Justice Saurabh Banerjee found the photographs and videos insufficient to establish canvassing or bias, noting the absence of clear dates and times. The Court also directed Delhi University to consider Meena’s separate representation expeditiously. Read more...
Tripura HC Says TRBT Cannot Change Earlier Final Answer Key, Orders One Extra Mark in T-TET 2024
The Tripura High Court allowed Rupak Majumder’s petition and directed TRBT to award him one additional mark in T-TET 2024 Paper-I. The Court held that the Board could not depart from its earlier final answer key, which had accepted the same answer as correct in the 2022 examination. Read more...
NI Act | S. 138 Notice Sent to Correct Address Is Presumed Served Even If Family Member Receives It: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court restored a Section 138 conviction after holding that a demand notice sent by registered post to the drawer’s correct address carries a rebuttable presumption of service, even when received by a family member residing there. Read more...
Karnataka High Court Grants Bail to BJP MLA’s Daughter Accused of Slapping Woman Cop
The Karnataka High Court granted anticipatory bail to Aishwarya @ Ishwarya, daughter of a BJP MLA, in a Mandya case arising from an alleged incident involving a woman police officer at a temple. Justice S. Vishwajith Shetty considered her public apology, lack of criminal antecedents and undertaking to cooperate with investigation. Read more...
Auction Finality Depends on Compliance With Mandatory SARFAESI Procedure: Supreme Court Sets Aside Ooty Resort Auction
The Supreme Court set aside the auction of Sterling Holiday Resorts’ Ooty property after finding multiple violations of mandatory SARFAESI procedures. The Bench held that the auction was conducted despite a tribunal restraint, before expiry of the required 30-day period, and involved issuance of the sale certificate to a non-bidder entity. Read more...
Gujarat High Court Rejects Asharam’s Temporary Bail Plea to Meet Hospitalised Wife
The Gujarat High Court refused Ashumal @ Asharam’s request for 20 days of temporary bail to meet his hospitalised wife. The Bench relied on medical reports showing that Laxmidevi Harpalani had responded well to treatment and was expected to be discharged within two to three days. Read more...
Bombay High Court Rejects Vinayak Raut’s Election Petition Against Narayan Rane Over Vague Pleadings
The Bombay High Court rejected Vinayak Raut’s 2024 election petition challenging Narayan Rane’s Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg election. Justice Shailesh P. Brahme held that allegations of campaign violations and corrupt practices lacked essential material particulars under Section 83 of the Representation of the People Act. The Court rejected the petition at the threshold. Read more...
Recovery From Ongoing Contracts Without Notice and Approval Cannot Stand, ₹84.17 Lakh Ordered Back: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court quashed an ₹84.17 lakh recovery order against M/s Awadhesh Singh Gautam, holding that the amount could not be deducted from separate ongoing contracts without contractual authority and compliance with required safeguards. The Court ordered repayment with 6% annual interest while leaving other proceedings unaffected. Read more...
Karnataka High Court Permits 52-Year-Old Man to Donate Kidney Altruistically to Anonymous Recipient
The Karnataka High Court permitted a 52-year-old man from Davangere to donate one kidney altruistically to an anonymous recipient. Justice Suraj Govindaraj relied on a medical report finding him fit for donation and made the permission subject to statutory requirements and approval by the competent organ-transplant authorities. Read more...
Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Mandatory Aadhaar Biometric Authentication for LPG Refills
The Delhi High Court sought responses from the Centre and oil marketing companies on a PIL challenging mandatory biometric Aadhaar authentication for domestic LPG refills at regulated prices. The petitioner, a visually disabled advocate, argued that the requirement lacks adequate alternatives and may disproportionately affect persons unable to complete biometric authentication. Read more...
Can Insolvency Proceedings Continue Even If the Creditor Who Started Them Acted Fraudulently? Supreme Court Answers
The Supreme Court ruled that the insolvency tribunal can recall a corporate insolvency process admitted on a fraudulent and collusive application. It added that the process may still continue in the interest of other creditors, and directed NCLT to decide the Greenopolis matter afresh after hearing all stakeholders. Read more...
