“Don’t Decide the Case at Amendment Stage: SC to High Courts”
In a recent important judgment, a Supreme Court bench of Justice J. K. Maheshwari and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar explained the limited role of the High Court under Article 227 of the Constitution of India, particularly in cases dealing with procedural amendments to a plaint. The case was about the legal heirs of a landlord […]
“Justice Beyond Appeals: SC Scraps Unchallenged Conviction”
In a strong statement about appellate powers, the Supreme Court has said that an appellate court, while exercising its appellate jurisdiction, can set aside a conviction even if the accused has not appealed against it, if justice so requires. “…the appellate Court is vested with the power to examine the correctness of the findings and […]
Are Supreme Court’s Stray Dog Directions Being Followed? Delhi HC Wants to Know
The Delhi High Court has initiated a suo motu public interest litigation (PIL) to monitor whether the Supreme Court’s directions on the management of stray dogs are being followed. Court Seeks Replies: A Division Bench of Justice Dinesh Mehta and Justice Rajneesh Kumar Gupta has asked the Central Government, the Delhi Government, the Municipal Corporation […]
“Lawyer, Ex-Serviceman Went to Complain—Were Handcuffed Instead: Bombay HC Steps In”
The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to pay ₹50,000 each to a lawyer and an ex-serviceman, holding that they were subjected to “unwarranted humiliation and indignity” when police handcuffed them. The division bench of Justices Urmila Joshi Phalke and Justice Nivedita P. Mehta held that the police action […]
“Kolhapur School Wouldn’t Pay ₹5 Cr, Now Won’t Open: SC Orders Shutdown”
In a strict action, the Supreme Court has ordered the permanent closure of Chaitanya Public School and Junior College in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, from May 1, 2026. The decision came after the school management repeatedly blocked recovery proceedings under the SARFAESI Act for unpaid loans of more than ₹5 crore. Court Criticism: Justices Dipankar Datta and […]
“Kolhapur School Wouldn’t Pay Rs. 5 Cr, Now Won’t Open: SC Orders Shutdown”
In a strict action, the Supreme Court has ordered the permanent closure of Chaitanya Public School and Junior College in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, from May 1, 2026. The decision came after the school management repeatedly blocked recovery proceedings under the SARFAESI Act for unpaid loans of more than ₹5 crore. Court Criticism: Justices Dipankar Datta and […]
“Demonetisation Deadline Passed in Police Custody: Bombay HC Says Citizen Can’t Pay the Price”
On 22 April 2026, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to process and exchange demonetised ₹500 notes amounting to ₹2,00,000 belonging to petitioner Girish Malani and to give him the equivalent amount in valid currency within eight weeks. No Fault of Petitioner: The Division Bench of […]
“ICC Said ‘Unknown’—Bombay HC Said Name Him: POSH Case Twist”
Justice Dr. Neela Gokhale of the Bombay High Court at Goa held that the Industrial Tribunal had wrongly dismissed the petitioner’s appeal. The Court corrected the ICC’s (Internal Complaints committee) conclusion by replacing the phrase “unknown source” with a finding that the principal had instigated the false complaint. However, the court also said that the […]
“Kejriwal at Center of Courtroom Video Storm; Delhi HC Judge Recuses in Explosive Contempt PIL”
Justice Tejas Karia of the Delhi High Court recused himself on Wednesday from hearing an important Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought contempt action against Arvind Kejriwal, his party colleagues, and journalist Ravish Kumar for allegedly illegally recording and sharing courtroom videos on social media. Bench Direction: The division bench, led by Chief Justice DK […]
“Press Conference Shocker: No Shield from SC as Lawyer’s Allegations Against Bombay HC Judge Spark Contempt Action”
On Monday (April 20), in a sharp rebuke, the Supreme Court declined to halt criminal contempt proceedings against Advocate Nilesh Ojha. The case relates to Ojha making allegations of bias against a Bombay High Court judge during a public press conference. Court on Allegations Against Judges: The Court clearly said that if someone makes personal […]