Cannot Be Denied Income Tax Registration Merely Because Trust Deed Lacks Irrevocability Clause: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court ruled charitable trusts cannot be denied Section 12AB registration or renewal solely for lacking an irrevocability clause. Justices BP Colabawalla and Firdosh P Pooniwalla affirmed trusts are presumed irrevocable unless expressly revocable.

Why This Step-Motherly Treatment To Article 226 Jurisdiction?: CJI Surya Kant On Runaway Couple Plea Before Supreme Court

Today, On 20th March, The Chief Justice of India asked the lawyer to move the Delhi High Court after a runaway couple’s protection plea was mentioned before the Supreme Court of India. He questioned, “Why this step-motherly treatment to Article 226 jurisdiction?”

Supreme Court Designates Seven Former High Court Judges As Senior Advocates

The Supreme Court of India has designated seven former High Court judges as Senior Advocates following a Full Court meeting led by the Chief Justice of India. A March 19, 2026 notification grants retrospective effect from March 18, 2026.

Secondary Evidence Cannot Be Permitted When Original Exists And Can Be Produced: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur set aside a trial court order allowing secondary evidence under Section 60 of the Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. The Court held, “Secondary evidence cannot be permitted when original exists.”

PIL in Calcutta High Court Against IAS-IPS Reshuffle Ahead of Bengal Elections 2026 Sparks Legal Debate

A PIL has been filed in the Calcutta High Court questioning the Election Commission’s large-scale transfer of IAS and IPS officers before West Bengal polls. The plea raises concerns over fairness and timing as elections approach on April 23 and 29, 2026.

“No Coercive Action”: LOC Against Badshah Withdrawn, Haryana Police Tells P&H High Court

Haryana Police informed the Punjab & Haryana High Court that the Look Out Circular against rapper Badshah has been withdrawn in the obscene song case. With no further action planned and investigation joined, the Court closed the petition.

No Vested Right To Seek Such Reservation: Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea For Reservation In Bar Council Of Delhi

The Delhi High Court refused a plea by Ramesh Chandra Singh seeking BCD seat reservation for junior lawyers, noting he contested elections despite knowing the Bar Council of Delhi policy beforehand.

Ad Campaign Row: Delhi High Court Declines Interim Relief To Razorpay In Suit Against PayU

Razorpay sued PayU in Delhi High Court alleging its IPL 2025 founders campaign was copied; Justice Jyoti Singh denied interim relief and adjourned hearing to March 30, after examining similarities in ads.

A Counsel Is An Officer Of The Court, Not A Mechanical Agent: Punjab & Haryana HC Says Litigants Can’t Blame Lawyer After Withdrawing Case

The Punjab & Haryana High Court said litigants cannot backtrack or blame their lawyer after withdrawing a case. It added that “a counsel is an officer of the court and not merely a mechanical agent of the litigant” while rejecting such excuses.

“You Can’t Occupy & Harass”: Orissa High Court Backs Senior Citizen’s Right to Live with Dignity, Orders Son to Vacate Father’s House

Orissa High Court upheld a tribunal order directing a son to vacate his father’s house, stressing dignity and safety of senior citizens. The Court ruled welfare laws must be interpreted to protect elderly parents’ peaceful living.