Is a ‘Neighbourhood School’ Measured in Kilometres? Kerala High Court Says It’s Not That Simple
On a map, Lakshadweep looks like a scatter of emerald dots in the Arabian Sea. In court, however, those dots became the centre of a...
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No Sales, No Shield: Madras High Court Turns Down 7-Eleven’s ‘Big Bite’ Claim in India
A global name, the Court made clear, does not automatically translate into local rights. The Madras High Court has upheld the rejection of 7-Eleven’s attempt...
Same Standards, New Clock: Supreme Court Says BNSS Keeps CrPC’s Core Intact on Discharge and Charges
The Supreme Court has made it clear: while the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) may wear new procedural clothing, the judicial mind applying it remains...
Atomic Energy Staff Can’t Seek Dual Gratuity Benefits, Says Supreme Court
In a ruling that draws a clear line between two gratuity regimes, the Supreme Court has held that employees of the Heavy Water Plant (HWP)...
Supreme Court Draws the Line: Judges Cannot Double as Examiners in Recruitment Tests
In a ruling that redraws the boundaries of judicial review in competitive examinations, the Supreme Court has made it clear: courts are not answer-key arbiters...
Top Court Tears Into ‘Mechanical’ Bail Order in Dowry Death Case, Cancels Relief
In a scathing rebuke, the Supreme Court has set aside a bail order passed by the Allahabad High Court in a dowry death case, calling...
Green Line Drawn: Supreme Court Backs Assam’s Forest Eviction Blueprint
India’s highest court has cleared the way for Assam’s government to press ahead with its campaign to remove alleged encroachments from reserved forests—while insisting that...
Supreme Court Throws Lifeline to Partition Challenge, Says Allegations of Coercion Deserve Full Trial
A civil court cannot slam its doors shut simply because a lawsuit speaks the language of coercion or undue influence. That was the clear message...
Supreme Court Pulls Up High Court for ‘Mechanical’ Nod to SC/ST Act Charges
The Supreme Court has delivered a sharp reminder to High Courts: when hearing appeals under Section 14A of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention...
Supreme Court Clears the Clock: Late Appeals Under 2013 Land Law Can Still Be Heard
In a ruling that settles years of courtroom confusion, the Supreme Court has clarified that delays in filing appeals under the land acquisition law of...
Bail Isn’t a Paywall: Supreme Court Strikes Down ‘Deposit-for-Freedom’ Orders
The Supreme Court has once again drawn a firm line: liberty cannot be made contingent on a cash payment. Setting aside a pair of conditional...
Kerala HC Pushes Campuses Toward Politics-Free Zones, Tells Universities to Set Clear Ground Rules
In a firm nudge to restore calm on college campuses, the Kerala High Court has asked universities across the State to draw up clear, enforceable...