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Kerala High Court rules that a victim’s appeal against acquittal can be summarily dismissed under BNSS if no prima facie arguable case is shown.
Read Full ArticleDelhi High Court hears Centre’s objection to PIL on GST cut for air purifiers, asserting only the GST Council can decide tax rates under Article 279A.
Delhi High Court sets aside furlough rejection of life convict, clarifying that convictions during custody cannot justify the “habitual offender” tag.
Andhra Pradesh High Court rules directors cannot be held liable for a company’s VAT dues without proof of negligence, misfeasance, or breach of duty.
Kerala High Court held that notional income of NRI accident victims can be fixed based on facts even without a salary certificate under the Diplomatic Act.
Supreme Court rules auction authorities cannot cancel a valid highest bid merely to seek higher prices in a fresh auction, calling such action arbitrary and illegal.
Kerala HC holds SARFAESI pre-deposit must be made before DRAT, not the bank, and writ petitions are not maintainable when a statutory appellate remedy exists.
Supreme Court rules that bail for accused added under Section 319 CrPC requires strong and cogent evidence, not mere probability of complicity.
Madras High Court initiates suo motu criminal contempt against a publisher over a book allegedly targeting a sitting judge; police directed to stop its release.
Jharkhand High Court strikes down electricity duty amendment, holding that the State cannot delegate taxing power without clear policy guidance.
Supreme Court grants bail to Amtek Auto promoter Arvind Dham, holding prolonged incarceration without trial progress violates the right to speedy trial under Article 21.
Supreme Court rules magistrates must condone delay before taking cognizance of belated cheque dishonour complaints under the NI Act.
Madras High Court upholds order allowing lighting of Karthigai Deepam at Deepathoon, rejecting public order objections and dismissing 20 appeals.
Supreme Court rules recruitment criteria cannot be changed midway, strikes down Bihar’s retrospective amendment granting weightage to contractual engineers.
Kerala High Court holds borrowers cannot invoke writ jurisdiction to compel banks to grant One-Time Settlement benefits, as OTS is not a legal right.
Supreme Court rules that wrong bail orders alone cannot justify removal of a judicial officer without proof of corruption, misconduct, or extraneous considerations.
06 January, 2026 07:43 PM
Kerala High Court holds that a divorced Muslim woman can claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC even after receiving amounts under the 1986 Act.
06 January, 2026 08:19 PM
Delhi High Court Full Bench rules BSF seniority is based on date of continuous regular appointment, rejecting claims for antedated seniority due to delayed joining.
06 January, 2026 08:45 PM
Kerala High Court holds borrowers cannot invoke writ jurisdiction to compel banks to grant One-Time Settlement benefits, as OTS is not a legal right.
07 January, 2026 09:22 PM
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