Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 02 to February 08, 2026

Citations: 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 52 To 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 56 NOMINAL INDEX Kottaisamy and Others v. The State of Tamil Nadu, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 52 C Joseph Vijay v. The Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax and others, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 53 Rathinam v. The Superintendent of Police and Others, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 54 Mukesh Sharma v. State of Tamil Nadu, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 55 Mr....

Gauhati High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 02 - 08, 2026

Nominal Index [Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (Gau) 20-24] Anil Narzary v Union of India & Ors 2026 LiveLaw (Gau) 20Bhupendra Choudhury & Anr. v Arun Choudhury 2026 LiveLaw (Gau) 21Abu Ansar Azad & Ors. v. State of Assam & Ors. 2026 LiveLaw (Gau) 22Burhan Ali v State of Assam & Ors. 2026 LiveLaw (Gau) 23Md. Shah Alam v. State of Assam & Anr. 2026 LiveLaw (Gau) 24Judgments/...

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up : February 02 - February 08, 2026

Nominal Index [Citations: 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 63 - 81]Kamal Kumar Mandal v. State of Kerala and Anr, 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 63Suo Motu v Union Government and Ors, 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 64 Lunar Rubbers v Kerala Head Load And Timber Workers And Factory Workers Union(KTUC and ors and connected matter, 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 65M R Ajayan v Union of India, 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 66Susan K. John v. National Board...

Code Of Civil Procedure (CPC): All India Annual Digest 2025

Supreme CourtOrder XLI Rule 27 CPC | Appellate Courts Must First Examine Pleadings Before Allowing Additional Evidence : Supreme CourtCause Title: IQBAL AHMED (DEAD) BY LRS. & ANR. VERSUS ABDUL SHUKOORCitation: 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 831The Supreme Court held that appellate courts cannot permit additional evidence under Order XLI Rule 27 of the CPC unless such evidence is supported by...

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025: Judiciary

Judiciary - Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025 3-year minimum practice - The Supreme Court reinstated a minimum three-year practice requirement for advocates applying for Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts, reversing the earlier relaxation from the 2002 All India Judges Association case. The decision revealed a lack of consensus among High Courts and States, with most supporting...

POCSO Act: All India Annual Digest 2025

Supreme CourtApplication in Consensual Adolescent Relationships - The Supreme Court emphasized a nuanced application of the POCSO Act in cases involving consensual romantic relationships between adolescents, prioritizing the best interests of the victim and her dependents. (Paras 15, 31) In Re: Right to Privacy of Adolescents, 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 617 : 2025 INSC 778Life Imprisonment -...

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025: Land Law

Land Law - Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025 Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997 (Tamil Nadu) - Sections 7(2), 7(4) and 12 - Land Acquisition - Concluded Contract - Payment of Interest – Held, a concluded contract voluntarily entered into between the Government and the landowner/person interested for the determination of compensation under Section 7(2) or...

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025: Juvenile Justice Act

Criminal Law – Bail - Juvenile Justice - Sexual Offences - Sex Education - Supreme Court reiterated its direction to the State of Uttar Pradesh to file an additional affidavit informing the Court on how sex education is provided as a part of the curriculum in higher secondary schools (Classes IX to XII) so that young adolescents are made aware of the hormonal changes that come...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : February 6, 2026

Links to today's reports :Supreme Court To Examine If Pupil -Teacher Ratio Fixed In Maharashtra Is Contrary To RTE ActTrial Courts Must Record Offer Of Free Legal Aid To Accused Before Examination Of Witnesses : Supreme CourtState Govt Employees Can't Claim Dearness Allowance Twice A Year Unless Rules Permit : Supreme CourtSupreme Court Rejects TN Cadre IPS Officer's Claim For Rajasthan...

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025: Rent Control & Eviction

Rent Control & Eviction - Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025 Appellate Authority's Error - The Appellate Authority's reversal of the Prescribed Authority's findings was unsustainable, as it failed to provide convincing reasons to dislodge the evidence-based conclusion of bona fide need. The assumption that the landlord had substantial business interests was not supported by...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : February 5, 2026

Links to today's reports :Arrest Exception, Not Rule For Offences Punishable Up To 7 Yrs; S.35(3) BNSS Notice Mandatory In Such Cases : Supreme CourtSupreme Court Orders Inquiry Against 6 Gujarat Ayurved Colleges For Admitting Students Who Didn't Qualify NEET'No Mechanical FIRs For Harsh Political Posts' : Supreme Court Upholds Telangana HC Guidelines For Cases Over Social Media PostsJamiat...

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025: Motor Vehicles Act

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 - Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025 Appellant, a 20-year-old student, suffered amputation of his left leg in a motor accident - Accident occurred when a car ahead suddenly applied brakes, causing appellant to collide with it and subsequently being run over by a bus - MACT awarded Rs. 91 lakhs initially, which was reduced to Rs. 73 lakhs due to 20%...