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.
Supreme Court rules invoking Gangsters Act without organized crime evidence is abuse of law, quashing an FIR and warning against misuse of stringent legislation.
MP High Court rules WhatsApp chats, even if obtained without consent, are admissible as evidence in matrimonial disputes under Family Court Act, 1984.
Delhi High Court ruled that punishment should conclude within a convict’s lifetime, emphasizing reformative justice and ancient concept of remission. Court called for a re-evaluation of premature release policies.
