detained under NDPS Act without grounds
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Despite being public servants, their conduct reflects scant respect for law of land the dereliction of duty on their part, which can be considered to be misconduct in service on their part, since they have failed to perform their duties in accordance with law.”

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fake Embassy
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The FIR alleged that he was operating a fake Embassy illegally in Kavi Nagar, Ghaziabad, by hoisting flags of various countries and putting diplomatic number plates on vehicles to defraud people. The Embassy did not have the permission of the Ministry of External Affairs.

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third person filing FIRs under UP Conversion Act
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Prima facie, it emerges that the IO is acting under pressure or is ‘persuaded’ by some other factors. We need not say anything more at this stage.”

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2026 SCC Vol. 3 Part 3
Cases ReportedSCC Weekly

Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases in 2026 SCC Vol. 3 Part 3 on Hiba under Muslim law, Letter of Intent, no-fault liability, eviction of unauthorized occupant, and more.

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UP Conversion Act
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“We must be alive to the situation that UPPUCRA was enacted to curtail an emergent situation in society, where, certain persons go about not professing or propagating their religion, but thrusting it upon others in the belief that the religion they believe in must be followed by others.”

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Advocate can't plead as petitioner in PIL to advance cause of clients
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“An advocate, who is approached by his clients for redressal of the grievance, cannot be permitted to become a petitioner and file PIL advancing cause of his clients. The conduct may amount to professional misconduct.”

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Instagram reel supporting Iran
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The accused persons had posted an Instagram reel where they, along with others, stating, “Iran Ka Sath Dene Ja Rahe Hai Sab Milkar Allahu Akbar Hindustan Ka Musalman Na Kal Dara Tha Na Ham Aaj Darengey.”

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maintenance denied to wife
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court held that there was no error in the jurisdiction or reasoning in the impugned order because as per admitted income of the wife, her monthly income would be Rs 1.66 lakhs, and even if it had been reduced, it would still be 1.25 lakhs.

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Legal Developments This Week
Legal RoundUpTopic-wise Roundup

A quick roundup to cover all the important legal developments and cases this week.

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Guardianship and Wards Act applies to Muslims
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Section 6 of the Act does not bar any class of persons from approaching the Court; rather, it operates in the context of recognising certain categories of guardians. The Act nowhere provides that persons professing Muslim law are precluded from seeking relief under it.”

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2026 SCC Vol. 3 Part 2
Cases ReportedSCC Weekly

Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases in 2026 SCC Vol. 3 Part 2 on arbitral awards, abatement of appeal, insolvency, departmental enquiry, and more.

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5th ICA International Conference
Events & Collaborations

The ICA organised the 5th Edition of its International Conference on 10th-11th April, 2026 at the Delhi High Court in the august presence of the Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Lt. Governor of Delhi Mr. Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales Ms. Sue Carr, and Senior Advocate Ms. Geeta Luthra.

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19 year old married woman allowed to live with lover
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Woman informed the Court that she was a major and was living with Respondent 4 by choice as her husband was much older and ill-treated her.

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5th ICA International Conference
Events & Collaborations

“Institutional arbitration in India must continue to expand its reach, strengthen professional capacity, and deepen engagement with global best practices. Encouraging parties, particularly public sector bodies and large commercial entities, to adopt institutional rules more frequently, will play an important role in this transition”.

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mens rea for abetment of suicide
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The High Court noted that to attract Section 306 IPC, suicide must be a direct consequence of instigation by the accused.

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Second marriage contracted by Muslim male
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“A second marriage contracted by a Muslim male during the lifetime of his first wife is not treated as void merely on the ground that the first marriage is still subsisting.”

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Rs. 22 lakh cash-for-job & fake PhD degree scam
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The allegations are very serious in nature and disclose a very chilling trend in society, where the common man has developed a perception that anything can be done by the payment of a bribe.”

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Amika Arbitration and Mediation Council
Events/WebinarsNews

Hyderabad-based ADR institution, Amika Arbitration and Mediation Council (AAMC) has been recognised by the UNCITRAL thereby becoming one of only four Indian arbitration institutions to have received such recognition.

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Illegal encroachment of gram sabha land by mosque
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“With regard to the imposition of penalty, this Court is of the view that there was no material to link the petitioners to either the construction or the occupation of the mosque the same cannot be sustained and is accordingly set aside.”

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2026 SCC Vol. 3 Part 1
Cases ReportedSCC Weekly

Explore the latest Supreme Court Cases in 2026 SCC Vol. 3 Part 1 on challenge to execution of award, breach of contract, and customs duty on electrical energy.

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