J&K High Court Quashes PSA Detention Over Bovine Transport: Holds Procedural Lapses Violate Constitutional Guarantee

Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Non-Speaking Order, Restores 50% Pension to Govt Employee

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a punishment order withholding 50% pension of a government employee, holding that the disciplinary authority must pass a reasoned (speaking) order and consider the employee's defence. This reinforces the principle of natural justice and the requirement of speaking orders in disciplinary proceedings, a key concept for administrative law.

AP High Court Declares Three-Capitals Petitions Infructuous; Amaravati Now Sole Capital Under AP Reorganisation (Amendment) Act 2026

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has deemed all petitions against the proposed three-capitals model as infructuous after Parliament amended the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014, making Amaravati the sole capital by law. This ends a long-standing political and legal battle, with implications for state governance and federal structure.

Supreme Court Directs States to Revisit Raising Judicial Officers' Retirement Age to 61 in 2 Weeks

The Supreme Court has held that States cannot use financial burden as a valid ground to oppose enhancing the retirement age of judicial officers. It has directed all States/UTs to decide within two weeks, in consultation with High Courts, on allowing district judges to serve up to 61 years while a petition for uniform 62 years remains pending.

Karnataka HC Quashes KPSC Chairperson Suspension; Governor's Independent Action Invalid Under Article 317(1)

Karnataka High Court reinstates KPSC Chairperson Sahukar, ruling that the Governor's suspension order was invalid because it was passed without the aid and advice of the State Cabinet. This reaffirms the constitutional principle that the Governor is bound by Cabinet advice, even in matters concerning removal of SPSC members under Article 317(1). Important for understanding Governor's discretionary powers and the role of the Supreme Court in such inquiries.

Union Cabinet Approves J&K High Court Bench in Ladakh to Enhance Access to Justice

The Union Cabinet has approved a bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court in Ladakh, significantly reducing travel burden for litigants from the remote Union Territory. This decision underscores the government's post-Article 370 commitment to ensuring constitutional safeguards and all-round development of Ladakh.

Himachal Pradesh High Court Strikes Down State Role in Agri V-C Picks, Mandates UGC 2018 Norms

The HP High Court struck down the 2025 amendments that gave the state government a decisive role in appointing V-Cs of agricultural universities, declaring them ultra vires the Constitution and UGC Act, 1956. Fresh selection must now follow Clause 7.3 of UGC Regulations, 2018. This is a high-yield example for federalism, judicial review, and university governance.

Karnataka High Court Quashes Housing Board Land Acquisition in Bannerghatta ESZ, Upholds Elephant Corridor Protection

The Karnataka High Court quashed land acquisition for a housing project in the Bannerghatta National Park Eco-Sensitive Zone, ruling that elephant corridors are essential habitat, not mere passages, and cannot be displaced for development. This judgment reinforces the legal protection of wildlife corridors and eco-sensitive zones in land acquisition cases, a crucial topic for environment and governance.

Allahabad HC Quashes NSA Detention for Procedural Lapses under BNSS Section 126, Awards ₹5,000 Compensation

The Allahabad High Court quashed the NSA detention of Aakriti Chaudhary, a DU graduate, holding that the state concocted the story and violated procedural safeguards under BNSS Section 126. This reinforces judicial scrutiny of preventive detention laws and the importance of habeas corpus petitions.