re-examination of victims' injuries by independent Medical Board
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Re-examination of the victims by a qualified Medical Board is not merely a procedural formality, but a substantive measure to safeguard the accused from being unfairly prosecuted based on misleading or fabricated evidence.

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web series Anali
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The petitioner objected to the web series ‘Anali’ scheduled for release on JioHotstar, believing that the content was substantially inspired from incidents connected to Koodathayi murders for which she was lodged in prison. The series would malign her, create prejudice in public opinion, and adversely affect prospects related to her conviction.”

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No Habeas Corpus for Voluntary Departure
Case BriefsHigh Courts

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.

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miscarried foetus in Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Justice is administered strictly in accordance with law and on the basis of legally admissible material placed on record, and not on emotional considerations or theatrical conduct in the Courtroom.”

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Child Access and Custody Guidelines
Case BriefsHigh Courts

With similar frameworks already emerging in other states, the Delhi High Court begins evaluating whether formal child access and parenting plan guidelines are needed.

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principal Seat's jurisdiction on establishment of Circuit Bench
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Bombay High Court held that creation of the Kolhapur Circuit Bench does not divest the Principal Seat of jurisdiction, as both the DRT (Pune) and DRAT (Mumbai) fall within its territory and the appellate order forms a substantial part of the cause of action.

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Vimal Elaichi copyright case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Court restrained defendants from circulating videos that falsely linked the plaintiff’s mouth freshener product with tobacco-related health risks.

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Strained marriage not proof of wife's murder
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Even a strong suspicion was not enough to convict a person and that the prosecution had to necessarily prove each circumstance in the chain beyond reasonable doubt.”

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High Court Guru Randhawa
Case BriefsHigh Courts

In the case at hand, without recording the preliminary evidence, the notice has been issued to Guru Randhawa.

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bail without S. 15-A(3) SCST Act notice
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Even to decide whether offences under the SC/ST Act are attracted, the courts cannot proceed unilaterally without issuing notice under Section 15-A(3). The Special Judge thoughtlessly granted bail in a case of mob lynching without ensuring a mandatory hearing to the victim’s dependent, which amounted to a serious lapse.”

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section 60 copyright act
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“As per the YouTube Policy, Strike Notices are not capable of affording resolution of the disputes between the parties on the aspect of the infringement of the copyright.”

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disclosure of Photocopies of other candidates' answer sheets
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The High Court clarifies what constitutes “public activity” in exam-related disclosures while drawing limits on access to confidential material like answer sheets.

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execution of discharge voucher
Case BriefsHigh Courts

When to step in and when to not, “the line is thin, but Courts are expected to possess the intellectual wherewithal to discern it and walk the right side.”

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snake bite compensation
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Failure to consider contemporaneous evidence and giving undue weightage to hyper technical reasons is against the principles law.”

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Covid19 ex-gratia
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“In spite of the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, various government employees including the District Administration, Police, Home guard, Anganwadi Karmachari, etc., were performing their duties carrying risk to their lives.”

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Supplementary agreements can extend public tenders
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The petitioner approached the Court only after the declaration of the financial results and the contract was already executed and it was opined that any interference at this juncture would not only unsettle a concluded contract but also cause administrative chaos and financial loss to the public exchequer.”

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cancellation of anticipatory bail
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Madhya Pradesh High Court examined whether anticipatory bail could stand when additional, more serious offences had already been taken cognizance of by the Magistrate.

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Neerja Modi School
Case BriefsHigh Courts

CBSE had withdrawn the school’s Senior Secondary affiliation citing violations of affiliation byelaws and deficiencies flagged after the November 2025 incident involving the death of a 9 yearold student.

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Territorial jurisdiction in child custody matters
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Section 9, Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 in no uncertain terms envisages that the petition should be filed where the minor ordinarily resides.”

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