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The Madras High Court ruled that a Dargah is not automatically Waqf property simply due to its religious use. The Waqf B...
08/06/2026

The Madras High Court ruled that a Dargah is not automatically Waqf property simply due to its religious use. The Waqf Board cannot claim control without fulfilling mandatory legal requirements, including formal surveying, notification, and proving permanent dedication of the property for religious or charitable purposes.

The Kerala High Court ruled that inclusion in a recruitment rank list does not grant an indefeasible right to appointmen...
08/06/2026

The Kerala High Court ruled that inclusion in a recruitment rank list does not grant an indefeasible right to appointment. The Court upheld the abolition of 34 Office Attendant posts, affirming that candidates are only eligible for available vacancies and cannot challenge legitimate government policy decisions regarding post abolition.

The Karnataka High Court ruled that distant relatives—those not connected by blood, marriage, or adoption—cannot be pros...
08/06/2026

The Karnataka High Court ruled that distant relatives—those not connected by blood, marriage, or adoption—cannot be prosecuted in dowry death or cruelty cases. While quashing proceedings against such individuals, the Court maintained that grave offences like dowry death cannot be settled through private arrangements.

The Kerala High Court ruled that Section 50 of the NDPS Act, requiring mandatory search procedures, applies exclusively ...
08/06/2026

The Kerala High Court ruled that Section 50 of the NDPS Act, requiring mandatory search procedures, applies exclusively to personal body searches. Recoveries from bags or containers do not trigger these protections, meaning non-compliance does not invalidate a prosecution. The conviction in Bichathu v. State of Kerala stands.

The Supreme Court ruled that a consensual premarital relationship between unmarried adults cannot, by itself, indicate p...
08/06/2026

The Supreme Court ruled that a consensual premarital relationship between unmarried adults cannot, by itself, indicate poor character. Overturning the arbitrary cancellation of a police constable’s appointment, the bench clarified that failed relationships do not imply guilt or moral turpitude, protecting candidates from unfair, baseless professional disqualification.

The Kerala High Court ruled that the Co-operative Societies Act does not prevent creditors from invoking the Consumer Pr...
07/06/2026

The Kerala High Court ruled that the Co-operative Societies Act does not prevent creditors from invoking the Consumer Protection Act. Reaffirming that consumer rights are paramount, the Bench criticized banking institutions for using technicalities to avoid repaying depositors, emphasizing their duty to ensure prompt payment of public funds.

CJI Surya Kant advocates for a "Swadeshi Jurisprudence," urging India to develop legal frameworks and AI ecosystems root...
07/06/2026

CJI Surya Kant advocates for a "Swadeshi Jurisprudence," urging India to develop legal frameworks and AI ecosystems rooted in indigenous constitutional values rather than imported models. By balancing technological innovation with human oversight, the judiciary aims to ensure equitable access to justice while preserving national constitutional identity.

Journalist Anjana Om Kashyap and TV Today Network have filed a Rs. 2 crore defamation suit in the Delhi High Court again...
07/06/2026

Journalist Anjana Om Kashyap and TV Today Network have filed a Rs. 2 crore defamation suit in the Delhi High Court against "Khan Sir". The dispute follows his alleged derogatory remarks, including "bikau patrakar," prompted by her critique of online teachers during a debate on the NEET exam system.

The Supreme Court ruled that an authorised signatory who acts as an organization's "face" for payments is a 'drawer' lia...
07/06/2026

The Supreme Court ruled that an authorised signatory who acts as an organization's "face" for payments is a 'drawer' liable under Section 138 of the NI Act. The court upheld the conviction for a bounced cheque, imposing a fine of ₹1.5 crore or one year's imprisonment.

The Kerala High Court ruled that a Magistrate’s power under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act is purely ministerial, not qu...
07/06/2026

The Kerala High Court ruled that a Magistrate’s power under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act is purely ministerial, not quasi-judicial. Magistrates must assist creditors in taking asset possession within strict time limits without exercising discretion or referring matters to mediation, as time is of the essence.

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