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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
