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Supreme Court Quashes Advocate’s Inclusion in IBA Caution List – Limits List to Fraud Cases; Reinforces Bar Councils’ Exclusive Disciplinary Role

7 Jul 20267 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of advocate Ajay Vijh and directed immediate removal of his name from the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) Caution List. Background Ajay Vijh, a panel…

Andhra Pradesh High Court Permits Accused to Travel Abroad for Family Event – Reiterates Right to Travel as Basic Human Right

The High Court of Andhra Pradesh allowed a Criminal Revision Petition filed by Devineni Avinash, setting aside the trial court’s rejection of his application for return of passport and permission…

Supreme Court Clarifies Applicability of Haryana Remission Policies – 2002 Policy (Art. 161) Prevails Over 2008 Policy for Appellant

In a significant ruling on remission policies, the Supreme Court has held that the appellant, convicted for murder, is entitled to consideration under the more beneficial 2002 Haryana Remission Policy…

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Delhi High Court Directs CARA to Issue NOC for HAMA Adoption by OCI Parents – Recognises Expatriate Adoption Challenges in Australia

In a child-centric ruling, the Delhi High Court has directed the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and facilitate recognition of a Hindu Adoption…

allahabad high court…

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Petition by Dalmandi Shopkeepers Challenging Road Widening for Kashi Vishwanath Corridor – Tenants Lack Locus to Challenge Acquisition

In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by tenants and shopkeepers in Varanasi’s historic Dalmandi Market, who sought to halt the widening and…

Gujarat high court…

Gujarat High Court Clarifies Lapse of DP Road Reservation under Section 20 of Gujarat Town Planning Act – Key Ruling on Revisions of Development Plan

The Gujarat High Court has examined the interplay between Section 20 (lapse of reservation) and Section 21 (revision of Development Plan) of the Gujarat Town Planning and Urban Development Act,…

Supreme Court Declares Right to Walk on Demarcated Footpaths as Fundamental Right – Prioritizes Pedestrians Over Motorized Vehicles

The Supreme Court of India has expansively interpreted the fundamental right to walk under the Constitution. The Court held that the right to move freely under Article 19(1)(d) includes the…

Supreme Court Holds Madhya Pradesh Special Police Establishment (Lokayukt) Not Exempt from RTI Act – Notification Dated 25.08.2011 Declared Invalid

The Supreme Court of India allowed the appeal filed by the Special Police Establishment (SPE), Madhya Pradesh, while clarifying important principles regarding the applicability of the Right to Information Act,…

Uttarakhand High Court Directs Bank to Pay ₹25 Lakh Accidental Death Insurance Benefit to Widow of Police Constable, Holds Denial Solely on Ground of Non-Inclusion in List Arbitrary and Violative of Article 14

The Uttarakhand High Court has held that a bank cannot deny the benefit of a “Complimentary Police Accidental Death Insurance Cover” scheme to the widow of a deceased police constable…

Supreme Court Expresses Confidence That Madhya Pradesh High Court Will Consider Objections Recorded in ASI Videography in Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque Dispute

The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that it had no reason to doubt that the Madhya Pradesh High Court would consider the objections of the Mosque management, which are stated…