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Supreme Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Rejection of Rajya Sabha Nomination Over Non-Disclosure of Pending Criminal Case

The Supreme Court of India dismissed a writ petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India, upholding the rejection of a nomination paper for Rajya Sabha elections on…

Madhya Pradesh High Court…

Bail is the Rule and Jail is the Exception; Accused in Consensual Relationship Case Entitled to Bail Where Complainant Allegedly Threatened to Falsely Implicate: Madhya Pradesh High Court

7 Jun 20267 Jun 2026

The High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Indore has granted regular bail to an applicant accused of offences under Sections 69 and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, arising…

Rajasthan High Court Dismisses State’s Application for Cancellation of Bail Granted to a Woman Police Officer Accused in NDPS Case

In a detailed and reportable order dated 14th May 2026, the Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur, presided over by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ashok Kumar Jain, dismissed the bail cancellation application…

bombay high court…

Bombay High Court Holds that Mere Failure of Wife to Perform Domestic Chores like Cooking and Cleaning Does Not Amount to Cruelty; Sets Aside Divorce Decree and Awards Maintenance

The Bombay High Court, in its judgment dated 08.05.2026 delivered by Justice Bharati Dangre and Justice Manjusha Deshpande in Family Court Appeal Nos.159 and 161 of 2010, allowed the appeals…

Orissa High Court Sets Aside Arms Licence Cancellation, Stresses Fair Procedure

In a significant ruling reinforcing safeguards under the Arms Act, the Orissa High Court has quashed the cancellation of a businessman’s arms licence. The court held that authorities cannot refuse…

Punjab & Haryana HC Acquits Dera Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in 2002 Chhatrapati Murder Case, Upholds Life Terms for Three Co-Accused

In a major development, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has acquitted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the sensational murder case of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati,…

Rajasthan HC Allows Minor Girl to Stay in Children’s Home Till Majority, Citing Fear of Parental Torture Amid Father’s Alleged Illegal Activities

The Rajasthan High Court has directed that a minor girl, referred to as Mst. 'G', shall remain in a Children's Home in Udaipur until she attains the age of majority,…

Supreme Court: Non-Parties Adversely Affected by Judgments Can Seek Review or Fresh Challenge Before Appropriate Forum

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that individuals not party to a judicial proceeding but impacted negatively by its outcome retain viable remedies, including seeking review on limited grounds or filing…

Supreme Court Orders Monthly ₹25,000 Salary Deduction from Husband for Wife & Minor Daughter’s Maintenance

In a stern measure to enforce maintenance obligations, the Supreme Court has directed the employer of a husband to deduct Rs. 25,000 every month from his salary and transfer the…

Supreme Court Issues Notice to Gujarat HC & Govt on Challenge to Civil Judge Recruitment Process Over Low Shortlisting & Alleged Irregularities

5 Mar 20265 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Gujarat High Court and the State Government in a writ petition filed under Article 32 challenging the recruitment process for Civil Judge…