Distributing pamphlets about teachings of Islam
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court observed that the complainant lacked locus standi to lodge an FIR, which could only be lodged by the converted person, their parents, and siblings, or relatives by blood, marriage, adoption, or association.

Century Club is public authority
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“Without this land, the very existence of the Club would fall into doubt inasmuch as no activities of the Club could be carried out without this land being available to it.”

Section 33 ID Act res judicata
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“The Authority under Section 33(2)(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 cannot adjudicate on the merits of the finding in the domestic enquiry or on the penalty, as it has no jurisdiction to adjudicate on the merits of the findings in a domestic enquiry. Those questions have to be adjudicated in a subsequent industrial dispute, if raised.”

Cash prize of Para-swimmer
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“When a man without arms dives into pools and emerges not just victorious, but triumphant on the international stage, the State is expected to salute that spirit, not stifle his rights by red-tapism.”

police protection by Trial Court
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The Trial Court cannot order police protection mechanically. Unless the trial Court satisfies itself that there is an imminent need for police aid/police help, it cannot order for police protection on mere request.

Matka gambling case
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“It is to be noted that even though Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 came to force from 1-7-2024, till today no rules are framed by the State. It is expected that State would take necessary steps in this regard at the earliest.”

messages containing profanity not stalking
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court found that the instant case revolved around seriously disputed questions of fact, which would require further proceedings before the Court concerned.

HUL CEO
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Special Court for economic offences took cognizance for offences punishable and Sections 51 and 59 of Food and Safety Standards Act, 2006 (2006 Act) and initiated proceedings against Rohit Jiwa.

Justice Aravind Kumar
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Prior to his elevation to the Supreme Court, as Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court, Justice Aravind Kumar, initiated steps to tackle pendency of cases and initiated conversion of roadways buses into schools for poor children.

promote festivities which spread peace and communal harmony
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“The salvation of the country lies in identifying human being as a human being and as an Indian with the other identities playing a secondary role”.

tax on electricity supply
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The Court further clarified that only the tax on ‘minimum tariff’ has been held unconstitutional and not the tax collected on the consumption of electricity.

Justice Prasanna B. Varale
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Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale’s journey from the small town of Nipani to the Supreme Court of India is a story of dedication, perseverance, and legal brilliance.

Justice Anjaria
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Justice Nilay Vipinchandra Anjaria was serving as the 34th Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court prior to being appointed as Judge of Supreme Court in May 2025.

Karnataka High Court
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A wayward pet feline ‘Daisy’ went missing, leading to a complaint by the pet owner and subsequent filing of chargesheet against the petitioner levelling serious allegations such as insulting a woman’s modesty.

Karnataka High Court
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The Court further directed the Registry to register the instant suo-motu cognizance as suo motu writ petition and relist the matter on 10-6-2025.

Justice Lanusunglcum Jamir Justice Valluri Kameswar Rao
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The appointments were made in consequence of elevation of Chief Justices of Gauhati and Karnataka High Court as Supreme Court Judges.

Karnataka High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The directions also emphasised on the use of advanced technical inventions including e-surveillance system, artificial intelligence software and CCTV cameras etc.

Supreme Court 498A Judgment
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“Inconsistent decisions coming out from different benches shake public trust and reduce litigation to a punter’s game. It gives rise to various insidious sharp practices like forum shopping spoiling the clear stream of justice.”

7 high court judges transfer
Appointments & TransfersNews

The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the transfer of 7 HC Judges in April 2025 to infuse inclusivity and diversity and to strengthen the quality of administration of justice.

transfer high court judges
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The transfer recommendations were made to infuse inclusivity and diversity at the level of High Courts.