The Court ruled that inability to understand a judicial order cannot justify prolonged delay in filing a petition. It reinforces that litigants must act within a reasonable time and provide valid explanations.
The Court examined the hostage-taking of judicial officers and held it reflected a complete breakdown of law and order. It ordered a probe and emphasized accountability of state authorities for failing to ensure their safety.
The issue concerns unreasonable enhancement of maintenance. The ruling reduces the amount, holding that increases must be justified and balanced.
The Court examined whether termination of Assistant Advocates was carried out lawfully. It held that disengagement without following proper procedure and terms is arbitrary. The ruling reinstated the advocates and mandated fair guidelines.
The Court found that authorities wrongly denied promotion by misreading applicable service rules. It granted notional promotion with consequential benefits. The key takeaway is that correct interpretation of rules is essential in promotion matters.
The High Court refused to quash proceedings despite a compromise between parties. It held that serious offences like rape cannot be treated as private disputes and must proceed in law.
The case addressed misuse of a public figure’s identity through AI-generated content and merchandise. The Court granted an injunction, holding such exploitation violates personality rights and causes reputational harm.
Allahabad HC held no offence arises if a married man lives with an adult woman in a consensual live-in relationship; grants protection to couple.
The court ruled that mere suspicion and marital discord do not meet the legal threshold for abetment of suicide. It emphasized the need for clear proof of instigation and proximate cause.
Court ruled that compelling a toddler to remain in court for extended hours for visitation is unjust and harmful. It emphasized that child welfare must override procedural or visitation arrangements.
