SC on Conversion and Reservation: Religious Conversion Alone Cannot Confer Backward Class Muslim Status
Supreme Court held that conversion to Islam does not automatically make a person a member of a notified Backward Class Muslim community,
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Rajasthan HC on Cyber Fraud Investigations: Entire Bank Accounts Cannot Be Frozen Without Justification
The Rajasthan High Court, in Shree Balaji Enterprises v. RBI, has laid down important safeguards against arbitrary bank account freezes during cyber
Rapido Fined ₹10 Lakh: Why CCPA Objected to Pre-Ride Tipping Prompts
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a ₹10 lakh penalty on Rapido for displaying pre-ride tipping prompts that suggested consumers
UPI MDR Explained: Will Customers Pay More for Digital Transactions?
Reports of “UPI charges” have sparked concern among users, but the latest notification makes one thing clear: UPI stays free for users.
10 people file 1 petition. Do they pay 1 court fee or 10? Bombay HC Explains Rule for Joint Writ Petitions
The Bombay High Court has ruled that court fees in joint writ petitions are payable per petitioner where individual causes of action or personal benefits are involved. A single court fee is sufficient only when multiple petitioners pursue a common cause of action.
BCI Issues Digital Ethics Guidelines: No Courtroom Reels, Client Testimonials or Legal Influencing
The Bar Council of India has issued strict Digital Ethics Guidelines for advocates, law students and interns. The rules prohibit courtroom reels,
Delhi HC Recommends Increasing District Courts’ Pecuniary Jurisdiction from ₹2 Crore to ₹10 Crore
The Full Court of the Delhi High Court has recommended enhancing the pecuniary jurisdiction of District Courts from ₹2 crore to ₹10
Are Workplace WhatsApp Messages Defamatory? Uganda HC Explains Qualified Privilege
Uganda High Court in Nicholas Jjengo v. James Abola held that unverified and sensational allegations shared in a workplace WhatsApp group can
Does Office Commute Come Under POSH Act? Bombay High Court Clarifies Workplace Scope
In Siddhesh Pradeep Satpute v. SBI, 2026 SCC OnLine Bom 3824, the Bombay High Court held that a shared autorickshaw commute does
SHe-Box 2.0 Launched: Government Strengthens Workplace Sexual Harassment Redressal System
Government of India has launched SHe-Box 2.0, an upgraded digital platform under Mission Shakti to strengthen implementation of the PoSH Act, 2013.
Right to Walk on Footpath is a Fundamental Right: Supreme Court
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has held that the right to walk safely is a part of Article
Jashandeep Kaur v. Union of India (2026): Supreme Court Regularises MBBS Admissions Amid NMC Passing Criteria Dispute
(1) A change in MBBS passing criteria left several students caught in legal uncertainty. By the time the case reached the Supreme
Supreme Court Says FIR Delay Alone Cannot Be Ground for Bail in Dowry Death Cases
In Mahesh Chand v. State of U.P., the Supreme Court cancelled bail granted in a dowry death case and reiterated that courts
High Court of Lagos State awards USD 25 Million damages against Meta for privacy breach over False Medical Claim in Facebook Post
The applicant averred that he discovered a video on the Meta Inc. platform falsely portraying that he suffered from prostatitis, a claim he denied, asserting that the publication was false, misleading and an intrusion into his private life.
Delhi HC holds Sending case to Successor Judge for re-hearing after conclusion of final arguments and reservation of judgment contrary to right to speedy trial
Justice delayed is justice denied, and any attempt to prolong proceedings by reopening arguments after the matter stood closed and reserved for pronouncement of judgment is liable to be held vitiated in law.
Delhi HC quashes order directing private schools to implement 6th & 7th Pay Commission for teachers; says judicial powers can’t be delegated to committees
The Courts, in exercise of their powers under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, can constitute committees but these committees are only fact finding in nature. Judicial functions cannot be relegated to these Committees.
Andhra Pradesh High Court| Insurer not a necessary or proper party in medical negligence consumer complaints; impleadment rejected
The petitioner, along with other doctors from Yashoda Hospitals, was arrayed as an opposite party before the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Guntur. The complainant alleged medical negligence and deficiency in service during treatment at the hospital.
