Criminal Law

1. Supreme Court: Missing Signature on Charge Sheet is Curable Irregularity

The Supreme Court held that technical defects like absence of signature on a charge sheet cannot justify ordering a de novo trial unless substantive miscarriage of justice is demonstrated. The ruling protects accused rights while preventing frivolous procedural challenges when trials have substantially progressed.

Why it matters: Establishes balanced criminal procedure precedent protecting both trial integrity and accused’s right to procedural fairness, affecting criminal litigation nationwide.

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Supreme Court of India
 · 28 Mar 2026, 08:30 AM IST
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Family Law

2. Karnataka HC Rejects ‘Happily Ever After’ Defense for Child Marriage Validity

The Karnataka High Court firmly rejected arguments that consensual or harmonious spousal relations validate child marriages. The court emphasised that childhood protection is a fundamental legal principle that cannot be diminished by post-marriage outcomes.

Why it matters: Reinforces child protection jurisprudence across India with clear precedent that spousal happiness cannot excuse violation of minimum age marriage laws.

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Karnataka High Court
 · 28 Mar 2026, 07:30 AM IST
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Family Law

3. Allahabad HC: Live-in Relationships Without Divorce Ineligible for Police Protection

The Allahabad High Court clarified that persons in live-in relationships without obtaining legal divorce from existing spouses cannot claim police protection. Such relationships may violate bigamy provisions under the Indian Penal Code, making protective orders inappropriate.

Why it matters: Clarifies intersection of family law and criminal law, affecting cohabitation disputes and police protection petitions involving legally married individuals nationwide.

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Allahabad High Court
 · 28 Mar 2026, 12:16 PM IST
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Family Law

4. Allahabad HC Directs DNA Test to Establish Paternity in Section 125 CrPC Maintenance Case

The Allahabad High Court set aside a maintenance order and mandated DNA testing to determine biological paternity in a child maintenance proceeding. Justice Madan Pal Singh recognised that both father and child possess rights to ascertain their biological relationship.

Why it matters: Establishes precedent balancing biological paternity establishment with child maintenance rights, affecting family law practice in maintenance and paternity proceedings.

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Allahabad High Court
 · 28 Mar 2026, 08:28 AM IST
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Regulatory

5. Bombay HC: Employees Not Penalised for Employer’s EPF Record Failures

The Bombay High Court quashed EPFO orders denying higher pension benefits solely because employers failed to produce statutory records like Form 6A or monthly challans. Justice Amit Borkar ruled that employee pension entitlements cannot be compromised due to employer administrative negligence.

Why it matters: Protects provident fund rights of millions of workers, establishing that EPFO cannot weaponise employer non-compliance to reduce legitimate employee benefits.

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Bombay High Court
 · 28 Mar 2026, 06:28 AM IST
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High Court

6. Karnataka Women Challenge Paid Menstrual Leave Policy as ‘Benevolent Sexism’

Fifteen women professionals have challenged Karnataka’s paid menstrual leave policy in the High Court, arguing the benefit constitutes discriminatory benevolent sexism rather than progressive employment practice. The petitioners contend the policy may undermine women’s professional equality in the workplace.

Why it matters: Raises novel gender discrimination issues at intersection of employment law and constitutional equality, potentially affecting state leave policies nationwide.

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Karnataka High Court
 · 28 Mar 2026, 06:11 AM IST
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Civil Law

7. MP HC: Diagnostic Facility Contracts Not ‘Works Contracts’; Arbitration Appointed

The Madhya Pradesh High Court appointed a sole arbitrator for a CT and MRI facility dispute at Hamidia Hospital despite a conciliation clause, ruling the contract does not constitute a works contract under exclusive jurisdiction limitations. Justice Vivek Jain resolved the conflict between dispute resolution mechanisms in favour of arbitration.

Why it matters: Clarifies contract classification for healthcare facility service agreements, establishing important commercial law precedent on arbitration vs. conciliation in service delivery disputes.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court
 · 28 Mar 2026, 06:01 AM IST
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Constitutional Law

8. Supreme Court Rules on Scheduled Caste Status and Religious Conversion

The Supreme Court addressed eligibility criteria for Scheduled Caste status among individuals who have converted away from or reconverted to Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism. The ruling addresses whether SC/ST benefits extend to Dalit Muslims and Christians and reconversion scenarios.

Why it matters: Establishes significant constitutional precedent on SC/ST administrative entitlements and religious conversion effects on affirmative action benefits, impacting millions nationwide.

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Supreme Court of India
 · 28 Mar 2026, 11:53 PM IST
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Constitutional Law

9. Madras HC PIL Seeks to Prevent Improper Allotment of Reserved Election Symbols

A PIL petition before the Madras High Court challenges the practice of allotting reserved election symbols of one political party to candidates from other alliance parties. The petitioner argues this practice undermines electoral integrity and party symbol symbolism.

Why it matters: Addresses electoral governance issues affecting party system integrity and Election Commission regulatory authority in symbol allocation.

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Madras High Court
 · 28 Mar 2026, 07:35 PM IST
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Legislation

10. Central Armed Police Forces Bill Faces Legislative Controversy Over Police Administration

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The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill introduced in Rajya Sabha faces controversy regarding proposed police administration reforms. Government justification and opposition concerns centre on civil service frameworks and national security implications.

Why it matters: Affects police administration law and civil service structure nationally, impacting regulatory frameworks for armed forces personnel management.

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Legislative
 · 28 Mar 2026, 07:27 PM IST
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Regulatory

11. Finance Ministry Revises Petrol and Diesel Export Tax Benefits Rules

The Finance Ministry has notified the Central Excise (Amendment) Rules 2026, revising export tax benefit schemes for petrol, diesel, and Aviation Turbine Fuel. The amendments preserve strategic exports by state-owned oil companies to neighbouring nations while withdrawing other benefits.

Why it matters: Modifies direct tax law affecting petroleum product exports and industry compliance obligations, influencing energy sector taxation nationwide.

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Finance Ministry
 · 28 Mar 2026, 05:30 AM IST
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Regulatory

12. RBI’s NBFC and CIC Classification Directions Create Regulatory Ambiguity

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The Reserve Bank of India has issued new directions regarding classification of Non-Banking Financial Companies and Credit Information Companies, creating jurisdictional and regulatory ambiguities. The article examines implications for financial sector compliance.

Why it matters: Affects regulatory compliance obligations for non-banking financial institutions and credit data providers, requiring legal clarification of classification standards.

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Reserve Bank of India
 · 28 Mar 2026, 04:30 AM IST
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Family Law

13. Allahabad HC: No Police Protection for Live-in Relationships Without Divorce

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a police protection petition from a couple in a live-in relationship where both parties remained legally married to other spouses. The court reasoned that granting protection would effectively shield individuals from bigamy offences under the IPC.

Why it matters: Clarifies intersection of family law and criminal law regarding police protection eligibility, affecting cohabitation dispute resolutions across India.

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Allahabad High Court
 · 28 Mar 2026, 12:11 PM IST
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Regulatory

14. Bombay HC Quashes EPFO Order Denying Higher Pension Due to Record Gaps

The Bombay High Court quashed an EPFO order that rejected higher pension applications solely because employers failed to produce statutory records. Justice Amit Borkar established that employee pension rights cannot be forfeited due to employer administrative failures.

Why it matters: Protects provident fund entitlements of working-class employees, preventing EPFO from using employer compliance failures as justification to reduce legitimate benefits.

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Bombay High Court
 · 28 Mar 2026, 06:27 AM IST
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Civil Law

15. MP HC: Healthcare Facility Service Contracts Excluded from Works Contract Classification

The Madhya Pradesh High Court appointed a sole arbitrator in a healthcare facility dispute, ruling that CT and MRI diagnostic service contracts do not constitute works contracts subject to exclusive jurisdiction limitations. The decision resolved competing dispute resolution mechanisms in favour of arbitration.

Why it matters: Establishes commercial law precedent clarifying contract classification for healthcare service delivery, affecting arbitration eligibility in medical facility disputes.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court
 · 28 Mar 2026, 06:00 AM IST
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Family Law

16. Allahabad HC Orders DNA Test to Establish Paternity in Maintenance Proceedings

The Allahabad High Court set aside a Family Court maintenance order and directed DNA testing to establish biological paternity. The ruling recognised both the alleged father and child’s right to ascertain their genetic relationship before determining financial obligations.

Why it matters: Creates important precedent balancing biological truth-seeking with child welfare in maintenance law, affecting family court judgments nationwide.

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Allahabad High Court
 · 28 Mar 2026, 08:33 AM IST
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Corporate Law

17. Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Advises INR 60,000 Million Infrastructure IPO

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. provided legal advisory for India’s largest road sector public offering—the INR 60,000 million IPO of Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust. The transaction represents a landmark infrastructure investment capital markets event.

Why it matters: Demonstrates large-scale infrastructure capital market transactions and major law firm transaction capability in Indian infrastructure financing.

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SCC Times
 · 28 Mar 2026, 06:30 AM IST
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Supreme Court

18. Supreme Court Judges Appointed Through Delhi High Court Administrative Notice

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The Delhi High Court has issued administrative notification regarding appointment of judges to the Supreme Court of India. The announcement reflects changes to the highest court’s judicial composition.

Why it matters: Affects Supreme Court institutional structure and judicial hierarchy, with implications for case assignment and appellate jurisdiction nationwide.

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Delhi High Court

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Legal News

19. Delhi High Court Issues Senior Advocate Designations Order

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The Delhi High Court has issued an order regarding Senior Advocate designations. This administrative notification affects senior lawyer professional status and practice authorisation.

Why it matters: Influences bar administration practices and senior counsel career progression, affecting practitioner eligibility and professional hierarchy.

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Delhi High Court

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Legal News

20. Delhi High Court Releases Monthly Report on Pending Cases of MPs and MLAs

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The Delhi High Court has released a monthly transparency report tracking pending litigation involving Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assemblies in district courts. The report promotes accountability in judicial administration.

Why it matters: Provides transparency on elected representatives’ pending cases, promoting judicial accountability and public awareness of political figure litigation.

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Delhi High Court

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