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Supreme Court Hears Appeal on Execution of Will – Lakshmi v. Gopi & Ors. (2026)

The Supreme Court has admitted a Civil Appeal arising from a long-standing dispute over the execution of the alleged last Will and Testament of one Thankam. The appeal challenges the…

Telangana High Court Dismisses Revision Petitions – Rejects Additional Documents Including Call Recordings in Matrimonial Dispute

The Telangana High Court refused to interfere with a trial court’s order rejecting applications to file additional documents, including electronic evidence such as call recordings, in a divorce petition filed…

Andhra Pradesh High Court Dismisses Writ Petition – Consumer Complaints Against Advocates for Deficiency in Legal Services Not Maintainable

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has reaffirmed that a complaint alleging deficiency in service by an advocate cannot be maintained under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, citing the Supreme Court’s…

Calcutta High Court Allows Partial Operation of Frozen AITC Bank Accounts – Appoints Special Officer Amid Factional Dispute

the Calcutta High Court permitted limited operation of three frozen HDFC Bank accounts of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) while directing preservation of evidence in a cyber crime case…

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…

Calcutta High Court Upholds SBI’s Mandatory Learning Policy Linked to Allowances – No Violation of Rights

Justice Raja Basu Chowdhury dismissed a writ petition filed by the All India State Bank Officers’ Federation challenging circulars dated 30.04.2021 and 02.06.2021 that link reimbursement of certain allowances (conveyance,…

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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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…

Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice to DoPT Secretary Rachna Shah IAS for Wilful Non-Compliance in ITAT Appointment Matter

16 Mar 202616 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court has issued contempt notice to Rachna Shah IAS, Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), and another senior official for allegedly failing to convene a Search-cum-Selection Committee…