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Background The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has ruled that toll collection on highways in poor condition is unjustified and should not be imposed on commuters. The court made these observations while hearing a petition challenging the collection of toll fees on a stretch of highway that has remained in a deteriorated state for a […]

Background The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted relief to a military cadet who sustained severe injuries during training in 1999. The petitioner had approached the court, seeking compensation and benefits, arguing that the injury suffered during official training had significantly impacted his career and quality of life. The cadet was undergoing training when

Background The Bombay High Court recently ruled against a family’s plea seeking the transfer of financial bonds held by a Jain man who had renounced worldly life and accepted sanyas. The case revolved around whether a person who takes the vow of sanyas, thereby relinquishing all material possessions, can have their assets automatically transferred to

Background The Madras High Court recently addressed the legal question of whether an alleged adulterer should be made a party in divorce proceedings between a husband and wife. The issue arose in a case where a spouse sought to include the alleged adulterous partner in the proceedings, arguing that their involvement was crucial for establishing

Background In a striking remark, the Punjab & Haryana High Court referred to the case as an example of “Kalyug” while hearing a petition from a man challenging the order to pay ₹5,000 in monthly maintenance to his 77-year-old mother. The case highlights the growing legal battles involving elderly parents seeking financial support from their

Background The Bombay High Court has clarified that it will limit its ruling in the Volkswagen tax case to whether the tax demand against the company is time-barred under the applicable tax laws. The case revolves around a tax dispute between the German automobile manufacturer and Indian tax authorities, who have raised a significant demand

Background The Delhi High Court has imposed a ₹1 lakh cost on legal education platform LawSikho for filing a defamation suit against individuals who had posted critical tweets about the company. The court found that the lawsuit was an attempt to suppress free speech and discourage legitimate criticism on public forums. LawSikho had filed the

Background In a significant development, the Delhi High Court granted one-day bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar, the former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker convicted for his involvement in the 2017 Unnao rape case. The bail was granted to allow Sengar to undergo cataract surgery, following his request citing health concerns. The former politician had been

Background In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought to strike down the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. The PIL had raised concerns about the effectiveness and potential misuse of the law, suggesting that it has led to adverse consequences rather than curbing dowry practices. The petition

Background In a strong statement, senior advocate Indira Jaising expressed her disappointment over the recent decision to restrict lawyers’ access to the Supreme Court judges’ library. She termed the move as a direct blow to the fundamental rights of legal professionals and a hindrance to the efficient functioning of the judicial system. The controversy arose