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Practising law and pursuing 3-year LLM course simultaneously? Delhi HC lets attendance shortfall slide

The Court observed that “the very purpose of the LLM 3-year course is to enable students to continue practice before the Courts while simultaneously pursuing their Masters program”.

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Delhi HC calls for immediate measures to address Yamuna pollution, waterlogging, sewage treatment and redevelopment of industrial areas

Delhi High Court emphasised that redevelopment of these non-conforming industrial areas was essential not only for providing proper infrastructure but also for eliminating waterlogging and preventing untreated sewage from entering the Yamuna.

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Delhi HC Order in Saurav Das Case: What the Court said on Summons, Amendment of Plaint and Injunction Plea

Delhi High Court issued summons in Saurav Das’s suit, allowed amendment substituting Defendant 4 with Good Morning India (P) Ltd., and directed the defendants to file their reply to the interim injunction plea within 10 days.

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From Paper Leaks to Screen Time: Rajasthan High Court takes suo motu cognizance of welfare of Gen Z, Alpha & Beta

“On the one hand, the nation prepares ‘Gen Z’, ‘Gen Alpha’ and ‘Gen Beta’ to lead India in 2047 and beyond, on the other hand, the foundational institutions meant to nurture them, particularly the Government Schools in Rural and Village areas continue to suffer from systemic deficiencies.”

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Free to move, not free to break the law: Delhi HC on Karni Sena President’s habeas corpus case

The petitioner had been leading a nationwide awareness campaign concerning the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026 (2026 UGC Regulations).

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No one can interfere with consenting adults’ choice to live together, much less threaten their life or liberty: Delhi High Court

“Both Article 19 and Article 21 of the Constitution of India guarantee fundamental rights to each of such parties in the form of their respective right to freedom and also their respective right to life and liberty.”

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Not “Centres of Physical Health,” so why “Mental Health Centres”?: Kerala High Court asks State to consider name change

The Amicus Curiae suggested that the Centres be renamed “Institutes of Behavioural Management” or given such other appropriate designation as may help reduce the stigma associated with mental healthcare institutions.

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Bombay HC allows appointment of arbitrator in insurance dispute despite insurer’s repudiation of liability; Leaves arbitrability issues to Tribunal

The Bombay High Court reiterated that at the Section 11 stage, the Court is concerned only with the existence of an arbitration agreement, leaving disputes relating to repudiation, limitation, and arbitrability for the Arbitral Tribunal.

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Mere expiry of statutory period under S. 13(1A) HMA does not confer an absolute right to divorce where party seeks to take advantage of his own wrong: Delhi HC

Delhi High Court noted that the conduct of the husband in pursuing a petition under Sections 13(1A) and 13(1)(ib) of the HMA, without making any sincere effort to resume cohabitation and by frustrating the wife’s attempts to execute the decree for restitution of conjugal rights, clearly demonstrated that his sole objective was to secure a decree of dissolution of marriage under the said provisions, without any genuine intention of restoring the matrimonial relationship.

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Dabur’s challenge to Prohibitory Order: Delhi High Court stays Order for want of Show Cause Notice

Delhi High Court prima facie held that a Prohibitory Order under Section 36, Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, ought not to have been passed without affording an opportunity of hearing, and accordingly stayed the Impugned Order against DABUR.

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2-year incarceration, No presence at crime scene, CCTV FSL awaited, only 1 of 46 witnesses examined; Delhi HC grants bail in Jungpura Doctor Murder case

The Court asserted that continued incarceration of the applicants had to be balanced against their fundamental right to life and personal liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution.

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“Locus Poenitentiae” under Rule 48-A of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 ends on effective date of retirement: Calcutta High Court

The petition raises a sensitive and classic judicial conundrum: Where does a genuine, conscious personal choice end, and where does administrative coercion begins?

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Janhvi Kapoor’s Personality Rights: Delhi High Court declines blanket injunction against 6884 URLs; directs takedown of 552 URLs

Delhi HC in Janhvi Kapoor’s personality rights case declines blanket injunction against 6884 URLs, but directs takedown of 552 URLs containing ex facie pornographic content.

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Investigation done, Survivor examined: Meghalaya HC grants bail to POCSO accused after a year in custody

Weighing a year in custody against the seriousness of the allegations, the Meghalaya High Court granted bail with strict conditions, including a complete prohibition on contact with the survivor.

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“The court cannot shut its eyes”: Delhi HC denies bail to man accused of killing wife, chopping her body and dumping it in septic tank

Delhi High Court acknowledged that delay in trial is a relevant consideration while deciding an application for bail. However, such delay cannot be considered in isolation.

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‘Care should begin at diagnosis’: Kerala High Court calls for joint Centre-State meeting to frame SOP on palliative support of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities

Kerala High Court noted that the implementation of the Kerala State Palliative Care Policy for children with chronic disabilities has been inconsistent and inadequate, resulting in a lack of effective community-level support for affected families.

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How a Phone is actually priced or purchased: AP HC on why Screen Size isn’t “Relevant” for Legal Metrology Disclosure

Ruling in Samsung’s favour, the Andhra Pradesh High Court held that a phone’s screen cannot be treated as a separate commodity requiring its own size declaration under the Legal Metrology Rules.

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Orissa HC denies pre-arrest bail to media editor accused of making false bribery allegations against minister

The High Court denied pre-arrest bail to a media editor accused of falsely alleging that a Minister attempted to bribe him, holding that the materials on record did not warrant the exceptional remedy of pre-arrest bail.

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“Appears that, under shock due to loss in Bar Association elections, counsel is not available”: MP HC grants adjournment

Previously, on 5 August 2026, the counsel for the appellant had requested a listing after 17 August since he was contesting the High Court Bar Association elections, which was granted.

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SARFAESI Act | Writ remedy not maintainable where efficacious DRT remedy available against sale of mortgaged property: Bombay HC

The High Court held that in view of the alternative, efficacious statutory remedy under the SARFAESI Act, the writ petition was not maintainable and the question of law raised under the IBC was nothing but another desperate attempt to avoid steps being taken by the secured creditor under the SARFAESI Act.