writ petitions

The Court refused to entertain a habeas corpus petition filed by a mother seeking custody of her two minor children from their father, stressing that any such disputes must ordinarily be resolved under statutory remedies.

Faults Badaun SSP’s Affidavit, Says Police Indifferent to Threat Perception

The Telangana High Court has ordered a detailed inquiry into alleged irregularities in the procurement of bunker beds for Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas. A former MLA's petition highlighted concerns about contracts awarded in violation of tender conditions, leading to potential losses. The court directed the School Education department to complete the investigation promptly.

The Allahabad high court has reversed a single-judge order mandating a CLAT UG 2026 merit list revision. A division bench reinstated the Consortium's final answer key, stating courts cannot act as appellate bodies for expert academic decisions. The court emphasized the thorough review process undertaken by subject experts.

In a landmark ruling, the Patna High Court has reinstated the provisional appointments of more than 500 'niyojit' teachers, reversing an earlier cancellation. Upholding the provisions of the unamended 2023 rules, the court granted these educators full recognition and benefits equivalent to state government teachers, marking a significant victory for their professional standing.

A single vote separated winners in a Tamil Nadu election, leading to a Madras High Court order. The court barred a TVK MLA from voting in the assembly floor test due to a potential postal vote mix-up. The DMK claims a recount could equalize votes, necessitating a coin toss. The election officer cited EVM issues and postal ballot re-verification.

The Orissa High Court has directed the state government and State Election Commission to initiate civic elections in Rourkela, pending for over a decade. The court disposed of a petition challenging the delay, stating that the previous tenure has long expired and elections should be held according to law.