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.

Kangana Ranaut Seeks Delay in Court Verdict Over Farmers’ Protest Remarks Case in Agra

Kangana Ranaut has moved an Agra MP-MLA court requesting postponement of the April 30 verdict in a case linked to her remarks on the farmers’ protest. Her plea claims the complainant got “undue opportunity” and seeks equal time for the defence before judgment.

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.

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.

“Process It Fast”: Delhi High Court Orders Swift Decision on Visa Plea of Pernia Qureshi

The Delhi High Court directed authorities to urgently process the visa application of Pernia Qureshi.
The Court also set a 10-day deadline for deciding her sister’s visa plea, stressing quick action under legal guidelines.

Assam FIR Case: Guwahati High Court Reserves Verdict on Congress Leader Pawan Khera’s Anticipatory Bail Plea

The Gauhati High Court reserved its order on Congress leader Pawan Khera’s anticipatory bail plea in a case linked to an FIR filed by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma over multiple passport allegations.

Non-Compliance of Court Orders Is No Less Than an Administrative Sin: Delhi High Court Holds Hockey India Secretary General Guilty of Contempt

Delhi High Court held Hockey India and Bhola Nath Singh guilty of contempt for disobeying orders. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav stressed misunderstanding cannot justify non compliance.