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Access to Electricity is an Essential Part of the Right to Life: Madhya Pradesh High Court Sets a New Legal Standard
In a landmark legal ruling (Preeti Sharma v. The State of Madhya Pradesh), the Madhya Pradesh High Court explicitly ruled that access to electricity is no longer just a luxury or a standard utility service. Instead, it forms an integral and fundamental component of the Right to Life and Personal Liberty under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
Bombay High Court Directs UIDAI to Release Foreign National’s Enrollment Data to ATS, Demands Probe into Illegal Infiltration Networks
The Bombay High Court has directed the Unique Identification Authority of India to immediately transfer all application records and enrollment files associated with an undocumented foreign national to the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad.
Bombay High Court Seeks Maharashtra Government’s Response on Alleged Illegal Detentions During Anti-CEC Protests
The Bombay High Court sought a response from the Maharashtra Government on allegations of illegal detention during protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar held on 10 and 11 October 2026. The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed by Advocate Savar Devre.
When Celebration Becomes Contamination: Bombay High Court on Firecrackers and the Right to Breathe
Introduction Every festive season, Indian cities fill with light, sound and smoke. For many families, firecrackers are part of the celebration. For children, senior citizens and patients, they can mean a season of coughing, breathlessness and sleepless nights. On October 15, 2026, the Bombay High Court addressed this tension in In Re: Noise and Environmental Pollution v. State of Maharashtra (Suo Motu PIL No. 1 of 2026). It ruled that the ban on bursting firecrackers on public roads applies to every festival, all year, across Maharashtra.
Misleading the Court: Gauhati HC Sends Counsel’s Vakalatnama to Bar Council Over Altered Records
Gauhati HC Flags Fabricated Pleadings in Citizenship Plea, Refers Lawyers’ Vakalatnama to Bar Council
Madhya Pradesh High Court Condones 1,093-Day Delay in Setting Aside Ex Parte Decree; Imposes ₹50,000 Costs
Court: Madhya Pradesh High Court, Indore Bench Case: Deepak Afle v. Dharam Developers and Finvest Limited Case No.: Civil Revision No. 514 of 2025 Date: 8 October 2026 Judge: Justice Vinay Saraf
Bombay HC Closes Contempt Case After In-Laws Pay ₹2 Lakh Cost, Settle Family Dispute for ₹65 Lakh
The Bombay High Court has disposed of a long-running matrimonial dispute after the parties-in-law, earlier found prima facie in contempt of court, tendered an unconditional apology and paid ₹2,00,000 in costs to purge it clearing the way for a ₹65 lakh settlement between a husband, his parents, and his estranged wife.
Justice Jamdar asks APP to ascertain how rare State-filed praecipes ?
Mumbai: The Hon'ble Justice Justice Madhav Jamdar has sought clarity from the prosecution on the use of a praecipe by the State in proceedings concerning the controversial Mundhwa land deal, with Justice Madhav J. Jamdar asking the Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) to find out how frequently such praecipes are moved on behalf of the State.
“You Are in Court, Not at a Political Rally; Can’t Give Everything Political Colour Merely Because You Belong to a Different Community”: Bombay HC dismissed Writ Petition for quashing externenement order
The Bombay High Court on Friday, has dismissed a criminal writ petition challenging a preventive externment order issued ahead of the Ganpati festival, severely reprimanding petitioner's counsel for alleging religious bias without merit. Justice Madhav J. Jamdar observed that merely belonging to a different community does not entitle an individual to paint lawful police action with political colours, sternly reminding counsel that courtrooms are meant for legal arguments, not political rallies.
Delhi High Court Seeks NTA's Response on Challenge to UGC-NET 2026 English Re-Test
The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Union of India on a petition challenging the decision to conduct a re-test of the UGC-NET June 2026 English examination.
"Is the State Backing This?" — Justice Jamdar Slams Maharashtra Govt
Bombay HC's Justice Jamdar Slams Maharashtra Govt, Questions IO's Role, Summons DGP Affidavit in Cop Extortion Case
Bombay HC Acts on Its Own, Stays Bail of Shiv Sena Corporator Accused of Assaulting Doctors
The Bombay High Court took suo motu cognisance of a Thane bail order and stayed it, calling the lower court's decision "perverse" for ignoring the accused's criminal history. Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, accused of assaulting doctors and nurses at a Dombivli hospital, has been directed to surrender by Sunday evening, with the matter listed for further hearing on July 21.
Delhi High Court Allows 15-Year-Old Rape Survivor to Terminate 28-Week Pregnancy
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BREAKUP TO LOCKUP?
Karnataka High Court Flags "Mushrooming" Misuse of Section 69 BNS In a significant ruling delivered on April 9, 2026, the Karnataka High Court expressed deep concern over the rising trend of criminalizing consensual relationships that have turned sour. While hearing an interim plea, Justice M. Nagaprasanna observed that the newly introduced Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is increasingly being weaponized following breakups.