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Article 21
‘Use of loudspeaker for religious practice ≠ Fundamental Right’; Bombay HC takes suo moto cognizance of recurring noise pollution in Nagpur
“No religion prescribes that prayers should be performed by disturbing the peace of others nor does it preach that they should be through voice amplifiers or beating of drums.”
Bombay High Court grants bail to Bhima Koregaon accused Hany Babu after prolonged incarceration of 5 years
“Prolonged incarceration without trial amounts to infringement of right of an accused enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.”
Status quo order cannot hinder flood mitigation; Eco Park and ponds conceived in larger public interest: Madras High Court
“It is necessary to reiterate the grave concerns surrounding air pollution and AQI levels, the reduction of which forms a central part of the rationale behind the Eco Park, since air pollution today is not merely an environmental issue, it has become a public health emergency.”
‘Refusal must be reasoned/justified’; Bombay HC sets aside Labour Court’s order refusing advocate representation to a legally untrained person
“When a party demonstrates genuine inability to represent itself and seeks professional assistance without mala fides, the Labour Court ought to grant such leave unless strong reasons exist to the contrary.”
‘Denial of medical insurance claim violates Article 21 of Constitution’; Kerala HC quashes LIC rejection orders
“After accepting the policy, and availing the premium year after year, the insurer cannot later repudiate the claim on the ground of some ambiguity. In such cases, the principles of estoppel come into picture, which prevents the insurer from taking advantage of its own failure in disclosing the entire aspect with respect to the coverage of insurance.”
Karnataka High Court declines blanket stay on socio-educational survey of State population; Directs voluntary participation and data confidentiality
“The balance of convenience does not persuade this Court to grant a blanket stay on the impugned Survey.”
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Patna High Court stalls circulation of AI generated video of PM Narendra Modi and his late mother
“Any attempt to stigmatize or marginalize an entire class of persons offends the guarantee of equality before law under Article 14 and freedom of expression with reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2).”
Orissa High Court waives kin relative bail condition, terms it ‘onerous’ and contrary to Article 21
“Bail is the rule, but jail is the exception and an accused should be presumed to be innocent until proven guilty at the trial.”
“Everyone has failed to discharge their responsibility”; Rajasthan High Court acknowledges delays in Bail Process as Two women held for 43 days in bailable offence
“With anguish and pain, this Court observes here that the learned Magistrate as well as learned Additional District & Sessions Judge failed to exercise their discretion in right perspective and in a very casual manner, decided the bail applications, placed before them.”
‘Article 21 includes right to dignity even after death’: Rajasthan High Court upholds right to dignified burial for all
“It is, thus, high time that the State formulates a uniform policy to deal with the burial/cremation/shamshan/any kind of public place utilised for the purpose of performing post-death rituals.”
Delhi LG’s notification declaring Delhi police stations as “designated places” for E-recording of evidence of police witness, challenged before Delhi HC
The Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution, challenged the vires of the Notification dated 13-8-2025, issued by the Home (General) Department, Government of NCT of Delhi (’GNCTD’), with the approval of the Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor.
Rajasthan High Court: Speedy disposal of Trademark application a Fundamental Right under Article 21
The Court issued a general direction to the Registrar of Trademarks to decide all pending trademark registration applications as early as possible.
Rajasthan High Court grants bail to young mother of 5-year-old charged with double murder
“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.”
Rajasthan High Court bats for amendments to citizenship laws for children born abroad to Indian parents; extends Australian minor’s Visa
‘The petitioner being a 5-year-old minor cannot be compelled to be deported to Australia. The right against such deportation is protected under Article 21 of the Constitution.’
“Pink City turning into Sink City”: Rajasthan High Court takes suo motu cognizance of Jaipur’s deplorable public roads
“It is high time to contemplate that will Jaipur remain the proud Pink City known for its beauty and heritage or turn into a sink city that crumbles under its own infrastructural problem.”
“Neglect, cruelty, or abandonment of elderly parents violate Article 21”: Allahabad HC rebukes sons for abusing father for share in land acquisition compensation
“Parents spend the most vital years of their lives toiling for the nourishment, education, and future of their children, often with no expectation in return. But to be repaid in the winter of their lives with cruelty, neglect, or abandonment is not only a moral disgrace but also a legal violation.”
‘Deficiency in conduct of legal aid counsel defeats right to fair trial’: Meghalaya HC orders retrial in POCSO case
It is evident that the lack of effective legal representation has not only violated the fundamental rights of the accused under Article 21 of the Constitution but also seriously prejudiced his defence in the case.
Husband compelling wife to share phone or bank account passwords amounts to violation of privacy: Chhattisgarh HC
“The husband cannot compel the wife to share her passwords of the cellphone or bank account and such an act would amount to a violation of privacy and potentially, domestic violence. There should be a balance between marital privacy and the need for transparency and at the same time trust in the relationship.”