appointment of Judicial Officers as District Judges
Case BriefsSupreme Court (Constitution/Larger Benches)

In Dheeraj Mor v. High Court of Delhi, (2020) 7 SCC 401 it was held that the members of the Judicial Service of a State could be appointed as District Judges either by way of promotion or via Limited Departmental Competitive Examination.

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revision petition maintainable despite accused not in custody
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Imposing fetter on maintainability of revision petition will be to restrict a right which is conferred by legislature. However, accused shall show tangible cause for not being present before Appellate Court concerned to receive his judgment and resultantly not being in custody at the time of filing/hearing of his revision petition.”

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bail to young mother of a 5-year-old
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The petitioner is grievously bereft of the invaluable opportunity to fulfill her natural and fundamental role as a mother the nurturing, upbringing, and intimate bonding with her child.”

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stray animal menace on public roads
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The Municipal bodies shall also undertake a special drive to remove stray dogs and other animals from city roads while ensuring that minimum physical harm is caused to them.”

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accidently granted bail
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court had granted bail to the accused whose bail had to be denied due to a typographical error.

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PIL over neurodivergent
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Public Interest Litigation calls for clear, time-bound judicial directions to ensure India’s disability rights framework aligns with both its legal obligations and moral responsibilities.

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BSF appointment restored over hearing opportunity
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The cancellation of the Domicile Certificate would have civil and evil consequences, as such a right of hearing was mandatorily required to be provided to the aspirant, which admittedly has not been provided.”

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women candidates for JAG
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“Notification dated 18-1-2023 for the JAG Scheme providing only 3 vacancies for female candidates as against 6 vacancies for male candidates is against the concept of equality as enshrined in the Constitution”.

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kidney donation to husband's friend
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“As petitioner 1 and the husband of petitioner 2 have been working together, there is sufficient chance that their families are in friendship. Whether the families are interacting even now physically, is no ground to disbelieve the element of altruism.”

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Ideal Hindu Wife
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“She did not use her sufferings for gain of sympathy, instead she channelled it inward, reflecting the Hindu ideal of the woman as Shakti – not weak, but submissive and powerful in her endurance and grace.”

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Manual scavenging
Case BriefsSupreme Court

“It is made clear that if the satisfactory reply is not received on the next date, we will have no option but to direct the registration of an FIR against such officer(s) who are exposing the. workers to the risk of their lives.”

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Chhattisgarh HC on poor conditions of AIIMS Raipur
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“It raises a serious question on the functioning of the Health Department of the State as well as the Chhattisgarh Medical Services Corporation.”

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reasonable period under Maharashtra Stamp Act
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court emphasised that it is settled position in revenue laws that the proceedings have to be concluded within certain time frame and same cannot be kept pending for long which would lead to uncertainty which is contrary to the canons of any fiscal legislation.

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ex-MLA opened fires in police station
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court emphasised that the manner of the commission of offence, its location and the post-incident conduct of the accused raised serious concerns regarding possibility of obstruction of justice if the bail is granted to the applicant.

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Banke Bihari Temple
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The petitions stemmed from the promulgation of Uttar Pradesh Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Temple Trust Ordinance, 2025 contemplating the establishment of a Trust for managing the affairs of the Temple and overturning the longstanding 1939 Scheme for Temple Management.

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girl student burned by the cook for asking for food
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

The NHRC has issued notices to the District Magistrate and the Superintendent of Police seeking a detailed report within 2 weeks.

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maintenance charges proportional to flat size
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court specified that just because members of condominium had passed a resolution of equal maintenance does not mean that they are estopped from application of the provisions of the Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act, 1970.

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transgender & intersex persons horizontal reservation
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“It must be kept in mind that the policy is not meant to satisfy the requirements from the perspective of a cisgender or a heterosexual and it must always be addressed from the perspective of those persons who fall within the ambit of LGBTQIA community.”

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Bar councils cannot collect Optional Fees
Case BriefsSupreme Court

A contempt petition was filed before the Court alleging that State Bar Councils are not complying with directions given in Gaurav Kumar v. Union of India, (2025) 1 SCC 641 with specific allegations for Karnataka State Bar Council.

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parole denied for wife's pregnancy care
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“While granting emergency leave by invoking its extraordinary jurisdiction, the Court will always keep in mind the interests of the victims and their relatives as well. Their kith and kin might have been murdered after inflicting fatal injuries.”

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