Sonali Ahuja, Author at SCC Times

Affected persons not rehabilitated even after 20+ years of Narmada Dam: Madhya Pradesh HC directs Additional Chief Secretary to address Medha Patkar’s suggestions, concerns

A PIL was filed by Medha Patkar in 2024 seeking registration of land plots allotted to persons displaced by the Narmada Dam project, since the allotment letters had not been registered as formal title deeds since 20+ years.

Case Briefs High Courts

Congress Leader Challenges BJP MLA Pratima Bagri’s Scheduled Caste Certificate; MP HC Orders Scrutiny

Congress Leader Pradeep Ahirwar had filed a complaint against BJP MLA Pratima Bagri questioning the validity of her Scheduled Caste Certificate.

Case Briefs High Courts

No Legitimate or Legal Basis for Collection of Badhai Money/Gifts by Transgender Persons: Allahabad HC

The Court rejected the contention that such collection was being made by the petitioner for many years and had translated into a customary right, which should be protected.

Case Briefs High Courts

Deliberate monopoly for unlawful excessive profits: MP HC denies relief to private schools, booksellers & publishers in unauthorized fee hike and book selling case

The Court noted that the cumulative financial impact, as reflected in the investigation, indicated that students were compelled to incur an additional expenditure of approximately Rs 53 lakhs which could not be brushed aside as incidental or insignificant.

Case Briefs High Courts

Right to default bail accrues on accused if charge-sheet not filed within stipulated time: Madhya Pradesh High Court

The Court remarked the trial Judge did not spare any time to peruse/follow the settled and binding legal position and, on extraneous reasons, dismissed the application for grant of default bail, despite accrual of an indefeasible right to the accused due to non-filing of charge-sheet within the stipulated period.

Case Briefs High Courts

Breach of Undertaking is Contempt of Court: Madhya Pradesh HC Directs Reopening of Check Posts for Curbing Overloaded Trucks in 30 Days

The present contempt petition was filed against the State Government for not following the undertakings given by them before the Court in several PILs filed regarding overloaded trucks.

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“Crimes like cow slaughter throw even tempo of life out of gear”: Allahabad HC denies relief to man detained under NSA for cow slaughter

Allahabad High Court explains when an offence transcends law and order to affect public order, upholding preventive detention under NSA.

Case Briefs High Courts

Social Media Posts Crossed the Line, Court Was Misled: Allahabad HC Judge Recuses from Hearing the Rahul Gandhi Citizenship Case

“Instead of admitting the mistake in placing the correct position before the Court, the petitioner blamed the Court for not uploading the order that was dictated in open court and has created an unpleasant situation leading this Court to recuse from hearing of the case.”

Case Briefs High Courts

“Deplorable state of affairs”: Allahabad HC orders release of man detained under NDPS Act without grounds & reasoned order

“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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Read Why Allahabad High Court granted bail to man accused of operating fake Embassy in Ghaziabad

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.

third person filing FIRs under UP Conversion Act

Case Briefs High Courts

“Disturbing trend of third persons filing FIRs under U.P. Conversion Act”: Allahabad HC provides protection to inter-faith couple, seeks U.P. Home Secretary’s response

“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.”

Cases Reported SCC Weekly

2026 SCC Vol. 3 Part 3: Key Supreme Court Cases on Constitution, Muslim Law, Government Contracts, Elections, & more

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.

Case Briefs High Courts

“Certain People Thrust Their Religion on Others”: Allahabad HC Refuses Relief to Young Women Accused of Compelling Friend to Convert to Islam

“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.”

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

Case Briefs High Courts

“Advocate cannot plead as petitioner in PIL to advance cause of clients”: Allahabad HC dismisses PIL seeking natural gas supply connection for Firozabad Industries

“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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Posted a Pro-Iran Reel, Ended Up in Jail — Here’s Why MP HC Granted Bail

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.”

Case Briefs High Courts

“Attempt to Extract Pound of Flesh From Husband”: Madhya Pradesh HC Denies Maintenance to Wife Earning Over Rs 1 Lakh a Month

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.

Legal RoundUp Topic-wise Roundup

Top Legal Developments This Week [6-12th April, 2026] | Justice Yashwant Varma’s Resignation; Revised VDA Rates; Sathankulam Custodial Deaths; and more

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

Case Briefs High Courts

Section 6 Guardianship and Wards Act applies to Muslims: Allahabad High Court clarifies applicability of personal law and general law in custody matters

“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.”

Cases Reported SCC Weekly

2026 SCC Vol. 3 Part 2: Key Supreme Court Cases on Arbitration, Civil Law, Consumer Protection, Insolvency & more

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

Domestic Events & Collaborations ICA International Conference

“Arbitration is an Enabler of Economic Growth”: Key Takeaways from Day 1 of the 5th ICA International Conference 2026

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.