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Couple move Allahabad High Court seeking protection, get fined Rs 25,000 for manipulation to hide minor status

May 12, 2026 3:54 pm

The couple had approached the Allahabad High Court seeking directions to the police to ensure protection of their life and liberty under Article 21 and against interference in their ‘marital’ life.

'Ensure no harm caused': Punjab and Haryana High Court protects 2 women in live-in relationship

April 27, 2026 10:48 am

Punjab and Haryana High Court directs police to protect two adult women in a live-in relationship, citing Supreme Court guidelines.

Gun licence revoked over single FIR? Orissa High Court sets aside order, says authorities can’t act as per ‘sweet will’

March 17, 2026 11:53 am

Underlining the importance of Article 21 of the Constitution, the Orissa High Court held that mere pendency of a criminal case is insufficient to cancel or deny the renewal of an arms licence.

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No marriage? No problem: Punjab and Haryana High Court rules live-in couples entitled to protection under Article 21

February 21, 2026 9:49 am

Live-in couple police protection case: The petitioners approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court stating that there was no action on their representation submitted to the Mohali SSP on February 16 seeking protection from their family members.

Karnataka HC defers cross-examination of witness to let murder accused safeguard their defence strategy

February 11, 2026 1:15 pm

The Karnataka High Court allows an application filed by the accused to postpone the cross-examination and says ‘a criminal trial is not a contest of endurance, but a quest for truth within the bounds of fairness’.

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'Consent of family not necessary': Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court shields adults married for love

February 05, 2026 3:32 pm

Jammu & Kashmir Ladakh High Court News: The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court said that the consent of the family or community is not a prerequisite for a valid marriage between consenting adults.

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‘Universities are temples’: Andhra Pradesh High Court rules ad-hoc employees can only be replaced by regular ones

February 05, 2026 9:59 am

Andhra Pradesh High Court on Contractual Teachers Appointment: The Andhra Pradesh High Court said that ad-hoc teachers, who discharge duties identical to those of regular faculty against sanctioned posts, can't be treated as disposable resources.

The Rajasthan High Court said since the petitioner apprehends threat to his right of life and liberty, he has every right to seek the protection.

Right to live with honor: Rajasthan High Court orders protection for Jodhpur man

January 29, 2026 6:48 pm

The Rajasthan High Court was hearing a plea of a man seeking protection against threat to his life.

Naturally the gravity and heinousness of the offence weighs against the accused, said the Calcutta High Court.

12 years in jail not enough for bail: Why Calcutta High Court refused to release man accused of two murders

January 28, 2026 11:13 am

Calcutta High Court Article 21 Landmark Case: The Calcutta High Court was hearing the bail application of one Biplab Chhetri alias Biplab Chettri, who has been in custody since 2013 in connection with the murder of Raiganj businessman Sanjib Bardhan.

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'Institutional humiliation': Rajasthan High Court orders 24-hour takedown of accused persons' photos from social media

January 21, 2026 11:02 am

Institutional humiliation: Dealing with practice of forcing arrestees to sit at entrance of police stations for coloured photographs, Justice Ali said that alleged act of police is not only inhumane in nature but also strikes at very root of basic human rights.