Yasin Malik Linked to Pakistan’s Top Leadership? NIA Tells Delhi High Court About Alleged Secession Plot

The National Investigation Agency claimed that Yasin Malik used contacts with Pakistan’s PM and President to push Kashmir’s secession agenda. The High Court will now hear arguments on whether his life sentence in the terror funding case should be increased.

Undertrials And Convicts Can’t Vote From Jail, Only Preventive Detainees Can Vote: Madras HC Clarifies

Madras High Court dismissed detainee Hari Nadar plea to vote in 2026 Tamil Nadu elections. Bench led by S.A. Dharmadikari cited bar under Section 62(5) Representation of the People Act, 1951.

Animal Custody Disputes Cannot Be Treated Like Property, Emotional Bond Between Pets and Caregivers Must Count: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has held that animal custody disputes cannot be treated like cases involving inanimate property, emphasising that courts must consider the emotional bond shared between pets and their caregivers when deciding such matters in law.

BREAKING: Justice Tejas Karia Recuses from PIL Against Arvind Kejriwal Over Viral Court Video Controversy

Justice Tejas Karia of the Delhi High Court stepped aside from hearing a PIL seeking contempt action against Arvind Kejriwal and others over alleged unauthorised court video recordings. The case will now be heard by a different bench as the controversy around viral courtroom videos intensifies.

No Denial Of Second Maternity Leave Merely Because It Is Sought Within Two Years of First: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court held that a woman cannot be denied a second maternity leave because she seeks it within two years of her first, stressing that statutory protections under the Maternity Benefit framework override financial handbook provisions.

Malegaon Blast Case: Bombay High Court Quashes Charges Against Four Accused in Appeals

Bombay High Court quashed charges against accused in 2006 Malegaon blast case, ending proceedings. Bench led by Shree Chandrashekhar and Shyam Chandak examined legality of trial court order.

Interference Of Court Functioning: Chhattisgarh HC Judge Objects To CJ’s Bench-Hunting Circular, Recuses After Niece Appears

The Chhattisgarh High Court addressed judicial recusal and professional ethics as a judge stepped aside after his niece appeared as counsel, stating that the Chief Justice’s new bench-hunting circular “appears to be an interference of the Court functioning.”

Mother’s Income No Excuse, Father Cannot Evade Duty to Maintain Minor Child: Uttarakhand High Court

Uttarakhand High Court ruled father cannot avoid child maintenance citing mother’s income or liabilities. Justice Ashish Naithani upheld order directing Rs 8000 monthly support under Section 125 CrPC.

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre Response in DK Shivakumar Plea Against ED Probe Continues Interim Protection From Coercive Action

Delhi High Court sought Centre’s response on plea by D K Shivakumar challenging anti money laundering framework. Bench of Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja continued interim protection.

“Lie Repeated 1000 Times Doesn’t Become Truth”: 9 Explosive Reasons Why Delhi HC Judge Refused to Step Aside in Kejriwal Case

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma rejected recusal pleas, saying allegations lacked proof and could damage judicial independence. The Delhi High Court ruled that courts cannot be influenced by narratives, politics, or “forum shopping.”