Karnataka High Court rules State should promote peaceful festivities. It directs authorities to decide on Muharram celebrations in Yadgiri due to communal clashes.
The Delhi High Court ruled that employers cannot prevent former employees from joining new companies, including clients, reaffirming the right to seek new employment.
The Madras High Court ruled that mentally disabled children of government employees are eligible for family pensions based on a medical certificate, without requiring an income certificate from all sources.
The Allahabad High Court recently criticized police and civil administration officials for flouting judicial orders, citing a case where a house was demolished despite a stay. This highlights concerns about judicial order compliance and the need for a High Court Bench in Western UP.
The Telangana High Court has ruled that a Muslim wife has an absolute right to divorce through Khula, without requiring her husband’s consent. This decision upholds the validity of Khula divorce issued by religious bodies, clarifying that the husband’s agreement is not a prerequisite.
The Jharkhand High Court criticized a Hazaribagh Magistrate for remanding a 66-year-old to custody, ignoring Supreme Court bail guidelines for accused after cognizance.
The Kerala High Court ruled police cannot enter homes of suspects or history-sheeters at odd hours, affirming privacy rights and dignity under Article 21.
Kerala High Court mandates hearing foreign nationals before restricting movement under the Foreigners Act, reinforcing Article 21 rights and procedural fairness.
SC closes PIL on ‘Thug Life’ ban as Karnataka assures no ban and promises security for screening amid threats; PIL was filed by Bengaluru resident M Mahesh Reddy.
NGO Alliance for Governance and Renewal (NAGAR) vs State of Maharashtra: Bombay HC held that people living in slums or informal settlements are not outside protection of Constitution.
