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ICC Decision That Complaint Lacks 'Sexual Element' Can Be Challenged Under POSH Act: Bombay High Court
A decision of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) rejecting a complaint under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) (POSH) Act, 2013 at the threshold with a finding that 'no sexual element' is involved in the plaint, without conducting an enquiry, would still amount to a 'recommendation' under the Act and the said decision can be 'appealed'...
Supreme Court Closes 2023 Pleas Against 'The Kerala Story'; Allows To File Fresh Plea For Guidelines On Films Promoting Hate
The Supreme Court today disposed of 3 petitions pertaining to the movie 'The Kerala Story' which attracted widespread controversy in 2023.A bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana heard the matter. While one of the petitions (by producer-Sunshine Pictures) was withdrawn, Advocate Nizam Pasha, for petitioners (Qurban Ali and BR Aravindakshan) in two other...
Mere Credit Of Fraud Proceeds Into Bank Account Doesn't Establish Involvement In Crime: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted anticipatory bail to 78 year old reitered IFS and ex-serviceman accused in a cheating and forgery case, observing that merely because an amount was credited into his bank account, by itself, is insufficient to conclude that he was knowingly involved. [2026 LiveLaw (MP) 336]The bench of Justice Ajay Kumar Nirankari noted that the petitioner has provided...
LiveLaw Supreme Court Half-Yearly Digest 2026 - Constitution Of India
Constitution of India Constitutional & Administrative Law — Correlative Public Duties of Local Authorities — Maintenance of Pedestrian Infrastructure – The Supreme Court ruled that the fundamental right to walk on demarcated footpaths carries a corresponding, enforceable legal duty upon public authorities - Wherever a road exists, there is a strict public duty to ensure...
Architecture Of Restraint: EU Labour Enforcement And Worker Mobility In India
Historically, the Indian labour market has been regulated by labour and employment laws, which primarily focus on aspects such as wages, working conditions, and collective bargaining. Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution guarantees every citizen the freedom to practice any profession or carry on any occupation, trade, or business. Although the State can impose reasonable restrictions under Article 19(6), the broader constitutional vision clearly supports occupational mobility and guards against...
'Gruesome': Delhi High Court Denies Bail To Man Accused Of Chopping Wife's Body, Dumping It In Septic Tank
The Delhi High Court has denied bail to a man accused of murdering his wife, chopping her body into pieces and dumping the remains in a septic tank. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 775]Justice Girish Kathpalia observed that the “gruesome manner” in which the crime was committed cannot be ignored while considering bail.The Court dismissed the bail application filed by one Ashu Pal in relation to an...
Lawyer Accused Of Colluding With Judge's Secretary For TMC Leader's Case Records Opposes Claims, Requests Calcutta HC To Preserve CCTV
Calcutta High Court judge, Justice Suvra Ghosh had yesterday recused from hearing former TMC minister Sujit Bose's bail plea, after alleging that an advocate for the petitioner had made contact with her private secretary to access the case records in her chambers.Advocate Mousumi Bhowal, who was appearing as the Advocate-on-Record for Sujit Bose in the bail proceedings before the Calcutta...
Para-Veterinarian From Legally Established University Cannot Be Denied Registration Over Absence Of State Recognition: HP High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that a para-veterinary qualification obtained from a university established by law cannot be denied recognition merely because the university is not separately recognised by the State Government or registered with the Himachal Pradesh Para Veterinary Council. The Court further held that Rule 14 of the Himachal Pradesh Para Veterinary Council Rules,...
Govt Can't Alter Merit List Recommended By Selection Committee, Appoint Consumer Commission President Of Its Choice: AP High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has set aside an order appointing President of Vijayawada's District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, holding that the State Government cannot independently alter the order of merit or appoint a candidate of its choice by overlooking the recommendations of the Selection Committee. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 198] The case arose from a government order...
Court Can't Prescribe Methodology For Fixing Property Tax In Writ Jurisdiction: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that court, in exercise of its writ jurisdiction, cannot direct formulation of a particular methodology to determine rateable value and assess property tax as such matters fall within the statutory and administrative domain of the competent authority. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 774]A Division Bench comprising Justice Anil Khetarpal and Justice Shail Jain dismissed a...
