Indian Supreme Court and High Court Legal News — Lawssist

The Supreme Court of India recently elucidated the 'evident advantage' principle under Section 8 of the HMGA, permitting a guardian to alienate a minor's immovable property for tangible benefits over an undivided, undeveloped share. Essential reading for family law practitioners.

Madras HC criticizes the misuse of POCSO Act in adult disputes, consuming judicial resources. Emphasizes child protection & calls for sensitisation workshops.

Supreme Court directs High Courts to explicitly record crime nature and FIR allegations when quashing orders, emphasizing judicial application of mind and limiting delay as sole quashing ground.

Supreme Court clarifies that private properties of erstwhile princely rulers devolve by personal law, not primogeniture, post-merger. Significant for

Supreme Court rejects plea seeking probe into Maoist commander's encounter death, emphasizing challenges of anti-Naxal operations and discrediting custodial

Supreme Court clarifies that a High Court Registrar General cannot unilaterally initiate disciplinary action against judicial officers, emphasizing collective

The Telangana High Court has declined interim anticipatory bail to Bandi Sai Bageerath in a POCSO case. This decision underscores judicial scrutiny in

Supreme Court quashes MHA's arbitrary order rejecting Rohit Chaturvedi's premature release, emphasizing reasoned executive discretion and reformative justice

Delhi High Court initiates criminal contempt against prominent AAP leaders for a coordinated vilification campaign following recusal rejection, underscoring

Supreme Court declares a wife's career pursuit cannot be cruelty, rejecting regressive marital views. Landmark ruling reasserts women's autonomy and

Supreme Court clarifies that signed judgments are final, overriding dictated pronouncements. Learn implications for practitioners on order finality, judicial

The Supreme Court compelled Rajasthan to admit inaction on illegal mining complaints in Dausa, leading to a high-level committee for accountability and reform.