District Collector Can't Challenge Govt Order, Bound By State's Hierarchical Decision: AP High Court

Dismissing pleas by Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) and the District Collector challenging a GO granting ryotwari patta rights, the Andhra Pradesh High Court held that the District Collector designated by government to perform statutory duties, cannot file a writ petition against the Government's own revisional order.[2026 LiveLaw (AP) 194]“An Officer designated by...

Burns Accidental As Per Dying Declaration: Punjab & Haryana High Court Acquits Man Of Dowry Death After 22 Years

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted a man who was convicted in a 1998 dowry death case, holding that the prosecution must first establish the foundational ingredients of Section 304-B IPC before the statutory presumption under Section 113-B of the Evidence Act can be invoked.Justice Mandeep Pannu observed that where the deceased herself had consistently stated, immediately...

Supreme Court To Pronounce Judgment On Review Petitions Against 3-Year Practice Rule For Judicial Service Tomorrow

The Supreme Court will pronounce its verdict on a batch of review petitions challenging its earlier judgment which made three years of legal practice mandatory for candidates seeking entry into the judicial service through direct recruitment as Civil Judges (Junior Division).The Court also heard a writ petition seeking the relaxation of the 3-year rule for persons with disabilities.A...

'Govt Recognition' Means Recognition By Indian Authorities; Certificate From Nepal Institute Not Valid For PDS Licence: Patna High Court

The Patna High Court has held that where eligibility for a Public Distribution System (PDS) licence requires an educational certificate recognised by the “Government”, the expression refers to the Government of India or authorities within India or under its control.A Single Judge Bench of Justice Girijish Kumar upheld the rejection of a candidate whose computer certificate had been...

If Eknath Shinde Found To Have Defected, Basis For ECI Recognition Goes : ShivSena UBT To Supreme Court

Uddhav faction argued that Eknath Shinde faction is still reaping the benefits of its defection in terms of the election symbol.

If Same Sex Partners Can Be In Relationship, Why Deny Them Choice To Give Medical Consent For Each Other? Delhi High Court Asks

The Delhi High Court on Thursday questioned that if same sex partners have the right to relationship and live together, why should they be denied the choice to give medical consent for each other.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma made the remark while questioning the Central Government for failing to reply, despite lapse of an year, to a plea seeking framing of guidelines to recognise...

Prayagraj Waterlogging | Allahabad High Court Orders Deployment Of Pumps In Affected Areas, Gives 24-Hour Deadline To Clear Water

Hearing the suo moto PIL concerning the severe waterlogging crisis in Prayagraj due to incessant rain, the Allahabad High Court today directed the Municipal Corporation, Prayagraj, to ensure that sufficient water pumps are deployed on the ground so that all low-lying areas of the city facing waterlogging issues are cleared within the next 24 hours.A Bench of Justice Ajit Kumar and Justice...

Right To Marry Human Right, Post-Divorce Marriage Valid When Appeal Was Dismissed For Default: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently held that a re-marriage that took place post-divorce was valid when the appeal against the order of divorce was dismissed for default. [2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 400]. The bench of Justice GR Swaminathan and Justice MD Sumathi noted that when there was no stay on the divorce order, the status of the woman was that of a “divorced woman” and she was thus...

Assistant Secretary Vacancy At Odisha State Bar Council [Apply Now]

Odisha State Bar Council invites application for the post of Assistant Secretary. Name of the Post: Assistant Secretary No. of Post: 01 (One) Salary: Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand) per month Consolidated (contractual) Age Limit: 35-40 Years Essential Qualification and Experience Degree in Law or possess higher qualification.An Advocate having minimum 5 years practice at bar.Able to speak / read Odia and have passed M.E. school examination in Odia as language...

'No Action Against Consensual Sex Work': Chhattisgarh High Court Quashes Immoral Trafficking Case Against Sex Worker

The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that where it is clear that the sex worker is an adult and is participating with consent, the police must refrain from interfering or taking any criminal action. The Court observed that continuation of the criminal proceedings based on such a basis would amount to subjecting a woman to the very harassment against which the Supreme Court had issued...

Caste Certificate Issued In Husband's Name Cannot Impact Reservation Benefit When Error Was Committed By State: Jharkhand High Court

The Jharkhand High Court has directed the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) to reconsider the candidature of a woman whose selection for the State Civil Services was rejected because the caste certificate uploaded by her had been issued on the basis of her husband's name.A Single Judge Bench of Justice Deepak Roshan held that the candidate could not be made to suffer for an...

From Policy Deference To Disclosure: Shifting Legal Battle Over India's E20 Petrol Mandate

India does not have to borrow right to know from anywhere. Courts here have used Articles 19(1)(a) and 21 for decades to compel disclosure from manufacturers who would rather have avoided, from what a soft drink contains to whether a snack is vegetarian. The E20 controversy poses the question whether that same right reaches the fuel every vehicle owner must now buy. It rose through a dispute over what the government's own counsel had actually told the Court.During the hearing of a Special Leave...