News Kerala High Court holds that “the right to dignity survives incarceration” — Court reiterates that a prisoner retains constitutional freedoms unless expressly curtailed by law, allowing publication of literary work subject to reasonable safeguards RawlawNovember 10, 20256 min read
News Kerala High Court rules that “further investigation is unwarranted when the case is ripe for trial and remedies exist before the trial court” — Court declines request for reinvestigation and directs State Police Chief to implement procedural safeguards for victims RawlawNovember 10, 20256 min read
News Madras High Court declares that “the Court will not assist parties who voluntarily flout the law” — Appeal dismissed as cheque issued for unlawful job-purchase agreement is not a legally enforceable debt under Section 138 NI Act RawlawNovember 10, 20256 min read
News Madras High Court holds that “the criminal process cannot be used to moralise private conduct” — Court quashes prosecution under Section 69 BNS for alleged false promise to marry, ruling that long-term consensual relationships cannot be retrospectively criminalised RawlawNovember 10, 20257 min read
News Madras High Court holds that “the question whether a community certificate can be verified after retirement requires authoritative reconsideration” — Court refers the matter to a Larger Bench to settle conflicting views on post-retirement caste verification RawlawNovember 9, 20256 min read
News Madras High Court holds that “a statutory appeal cannot be defeated by procedural lapses of the department” — Court sets aside dismissal and restores the assessee’s right to appeal, reinforcing principles of fairness in tax adjudication RawlawNovember 9, 20256 min read
News Karnataka High Court says “there is no legal basis to deny enrolment merely because the law degree is from another State” — Court issues a strong mandamus protecting advocates’ right to enrolment under Section 24 of the Advocates Act RawlawNovember 9, 20256 min read
News Karnataka High Court says “the right to clean surroundings is an inseparable facet of the right to life in article 21” — Court orders a sweeping citywide reform mandate to secure environmental accountability through technology, transparency, and systemic restructuring RawlawNovember 9, 20255 min read
News Karnataka high court holds that “there is nothing like optional fees; State Bar Councils cannot collect any amount beyond Section 24(1)(f)” — Court directs refund of excess enrolment charges and mandates strict compliance with Supreme Court directions in Gaurav Kumar RawlawNovember 9, 20256 min read
News Karnataka high court holds that “creating fake social media accounts to portray a woman as a call girl is prima facie defamatory and punishable” — Court refuses to quash charges under IPC defamation and IT Act offences, allowing prosecution to proceed RawlawNovember 9, 20256 min read
