Soumya Yadav, Author at SCC Times

“From 2046 to July 2026”: Bombay HC recalls and corrects earlier adjournment of defamation suit

In a procedural clarification, the Bombay High Court directed corrections to its earlier order and reiterated that the defamation suit, already deferred until 2046, must be read together with the corrected order.

Case Briefs High Courts

“Victims Wait Years for Justice”: Bombay HC Calls for Special Appellate Tribunal for Motor Accident & Railway Compensation Appeals

“The huge pendency in the High Court results in these appeals being disposed of after at least 8 to 10 years from the date of filing, and this again results in severe prejudice to the claimants.”

Case Briefs High Courts

“Transgenders are Also Children of God”: Madras High Court Issues Welfare Directions Following Self-Immolation Incident

“The members of the transgender community continue to face entrenched social stigma, resulting in deprivation of basic dignity and meaningful livelihood opportunities.”

Case Briefs High Courts

ICC Cannot Record Instigator of False POSH Complaint as “Unknown Source” When Identity is Clearly Disclosed: Bombay HC

“The Inquiry Report also recorded the reply of the petitioner and the statement of the complainant that she was threatened with dire consequences by the instigator and forced to sign the complaint letter against the petitioner.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Employee Should Not Suffer for Employer’s Failure in EPF Compliance : Bombay HC quashes rejection of pension claims

Employees cannot be denied higher pension benefits due to employer or record-keeping lapses; authorities must assess claims based on all available evidence and adopt a practical, non-technical approach.

Case Briefs High Courts

Public Roads Not for Disproportionate Industrial Use: Jharkhand HC Directs Parking Compliance by Industries; Flags need for Trauma Care Facilities

“Such public roads are built and maintained through taxpayers’ funds. Therefore, there must be an equitable use of such roads, particularly by industries established for commercial gains.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Chhattisgarh HC set asides BSNL’s arbitral award for patent illegality in loss of profit claim; Directs refund of security deposit

“An arbitral tribunal, being a creature of contract, cannot grant relief in disregard of contractual stipulations.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Government cannot claim unfettered discretion in tender process: Jharkhand HC quashes arbitrary rejection of bid

“There is no question of vesting any unfettered, untrammelled, or unchanneled discretion in the governmental authority, as the discretion must be exercised judiciously, after due application of mind and for the public good.”

Civil Court jurisdiction barred under section 430

Case Briefs High Courts

Bombay High Court: NCLT Exclusive Forum for Rectification, Director Removal; Civil Court’s Jurisdiction Barred under S. 430 Companies Act

“A mere communication addressed by any person directing another person to do an act cannot by itself operate as an injunction.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Judicial interference in transfer of government servant unjustified: Patna HC quashes Single Judge’s order to transfer DFO

“If the courts continue to interfere with day-to-day transfer orders issued by the Government, there will be complete chaos in the administration, which would not be conducive to public interest.”

illegal ostracism orders by village panchayat

Case Briefs High Courts

Madras HC orders independent probe into illegal panchayat ostracism depriving woman’s family of basic civic rights

“The respondents are directed to conduct enquiry independently in this regard and ensure that no injustice is caused to the petitioner by violating her fundamental rights as contemplated under Article 21 of the Constitution.”

Events & Collaborations

“Arbitration and mediation integral components of modern & responsive justice system”: Justice B.V. Nagarathna speaks on Day 2 of the 5th ICA International Conference 2026

Justice B.V. Nagarathna delivered an insightful keynote address on day 2 of the 5th Edition of ICA International Conference on 11 April 2026 at the Delhi High Court. The conference was graced by Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Amanullah, Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, and Justice Arvind Kumar, alongside leading arbitration practitioners, policymakers, and international experts, fostering discussions on emerging issues in arbitration, legal technology, and cross-border dispute resolution.

Events & Collaborations ICA International Conference

Global Legal Minds Set to Converge at 5th ICA International Conference on Arbitration in the Era of Globalization on April 10—11, 2026 | Register Now

The theme of the 2026 Conference is “Arbitration in the Era of Globalization: Legal Technology, Economic Development & Cross-Border Disputes.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Presumption in dowry death cases require proof of demand related cruelty soon before death: Madras HC acquits husband

“The trial court failed to note that only when the prosecution proves the foundational facts and there is evidence to show that cruelty was meted out to the deceased in respect of demand of dowry soon before death, the presumption under Section 113-B of the Evidence Act would arise.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Jharkhand HC intervenes suo motu in 12-year-old’s rape and murder, criticises police’s lethargic attitude

“Considering the sensitivity of the issue, particularly the commission of rape of a female child aged about 12 years and thereafter her brutal murder, along with the lethargic attitude of the police, it was proper to take cognizance of the occurrence.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Jharkhand HC: Pension can’t be reduced unless service record found thoroughly unsatisfactory or grave misconduct proved

“It is a settled principle of law that when a statute or law prescribes a specific procedure for an action, that procedure must be followed strictly, rendering other methods invalid.”

Case Briefs High Courts

“Employer’s record lapses cannot deny pension”; Bombay HC sets aside EPFO’s rejection of higher pension claim, directs reconsideration within 8 weeks

“The responsibility lies with the employer, and if the employer has failed in maintaining records or producing them, then the consequence cannot be shifted upon the employee.”

Case Briefs High Courts

“No absolute right to protest at chosen venue”; Madras HC dismisses ‘unusual prayer’ for daily protest “until World War ends” dismissed with Rs 50,000 costs

“The right to protest is protected, however, the right to insist upon a particular public junction for an indefinite recurring protest is not.”

Academic marks for computation of future income

Case Briefs High Courts

“Academic marks not measure of earning potential”; Bombay HC enhances Motor Accident Compensation for deceased BHMS student’s family

“Just as it is true that, academically excellent student may or may not earn well, it is also equally true that academically average or even below-average student may earn very well in practice or profession.”

No Habeas Corpus for Voluntary Departure

Case Briefs High Courts

No Habeas Corpus if Wife voluntarily leaves Home; Madras HC Orders Production of Children

Observing the wife’s voluntary departure, the Madras High Court shifted focus to child welfare and instructs police to produce the minors before the Judicial Magistrate.