The Supreme Court ruled in United States v Hemani that the government cannot revoke a person’s firearm rights solely because they use a controlled substance for non-prescribed purposes.
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Supreme Court Rules High Court Has No Jurisdiction to Direct Accused to Surrender While Rejecting Bail
The Supreme Court of India ruled that a High Court cannot order a suspect to surrender to custody while simultaneously rejecting their anticipatory bail application.
Allahabad High Court Rules Several Supreme Court Habeas Corpus Orders Not Binding
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a cluster of recent Supreme Court decisions on habeas corpus are per incuriam and therefore not binding on lower courts.
SC Rules Constructive Res Judicata Applies Even to Grounds Omitted Due to Negligence
The Supreme Court clarifies that legal grounds not raised due to oversight in earlier proceedings are barred from being litigated again later.
High Court Rules Kamal Maula Mosque is Temple Dedicated to Hindu Goddess in Landmark Verdict
An Indian High Court issues a ruling that the medieval Kamal Maula mosque was originally built on a Hindu temple site igniting fresh controversy.
Supreme Court Rules Forum Non Conveniens Cannot Defeat High Court’s Article 226 Powers
The Supreme Court held that the doctrine of forum non conveniens cannot be used to deny a High Court its constitutional jurisdiction under Article 226.
Delhi Court Rules EOW Custody Application Rejected in Forged Bank Guarantee Case
Delhi’s Economic Offences Wing had its police custody application rejected as the court found no justification for arrest of two cooperating accused.
Supreme Court Rules Royalty on Minerals Must Be Paid Under Mines Act on June 4 Hearing
India’s Supreme Court rules on June 4 that royalty on minerals must be paid under the Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation Act 1957
Delhi High Court Rules on IIT Delhi Employee Dismissal Case on June 4
Delhi High Court delivers judgment in the LPA case involving Ashok Kumar versus IIT Delhi relating to employee service matters
High Court rules compulsory retirement is not a punishment
The court clarified that retiring an inefficient official in public interest is an administrative right.