Courtroom Chronicles
Courtrooms Chronicle provides comprehensive coverage of judgments, case updates, court orders, and public interest litigations (PIL). Stay informed on the latest legal developments, landmark decisions, and significant rulings across various jurisdictions. Whether you’re a legal professional, researcher, or interested citizen, Courtrooms Chronicle delivers timely and insightful content to keep you abreast of the dynamic landscape of the judiciary system.
Recent Posts
SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN MP RTI EXEMPTION FOR LOKAYUKTA SPE
The Supreme Court ruled that the Madhya Pradesh Special Police Establishment under the Lokayukta Organisation cannot claim RTI exemption under Section 24(4) because it is not an intelligence and security organisation. The Court consequently struck down the State notification granting such exemption.
SUPREME COURT REAFFIRMS BAR ON JUDICIAL INTERFERENCE IN ONGOING ELECTIONS UNDER ARTICLE 329(B)
The Supreme Court dismissed Meenakshi Natarajan’s writ petition challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination, holding that Article 329(b) bars judicial interference in ongoing election processes and that the appropriate remedy is an election petition after completion of the election.
SUPREME COURT HOLDS CURABLE PROCEDURAL IRREGULARITIES SHOULD NOT INVALIDATE ENTIRE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Supreme Court in Gaurav Mehla v. State of Haryana (2026) ruled that non-compliance with Rule 3 of the Service Rules during the final appointment stage was a curable procedural irregularity and not a fatal illegality. The Court restored fairness by directing reconsideration of appointments instead of cancelling the entire recruitment process after more than a decade of service.
DELHI HIGH COURT JURISDICTION, ARTICLE 226 & FORUM NON CONVENIENS IN CAPF SERVICE MATTERS
The Supreme Court in Baksish Ahmad v. Union of India (2026) held that the Delhi High Court possesses territorial jurisdiction under Article 226(1) in service disputes involving CAPF personnel because the Union of India and the Director General of the force are situated in Delhi. The Court clarified that the doctrine of forum non conveniens should rarely be invoked to decline writ jurisdiction under Article 226.
SUPREME COURT HOLDS MARRIED DAUGHTERS ELIGIBLE FOR FAIR PRICE SHOP COMPASSIONATE ALLOTMENT
The Supreme Court ruled that married daughters are entitled to equal consideration under compassionate allotment schemes and cannot be excluded solely on the basis of marriage, reaffirming constitutional guarantees of equality and non-discrimination.
SUPREME COURT ON PASSPORT RETURN, FOREIGN TRAVEL RIGHTS AND SPEEDY TRIAL UNDER ARTICLE 21
The Supreme Court in Seesa Santosh v. State of Telangana & Anr. (2026) examined whether an accused facing serious criminal charges could be permitted to travel abroad. The Court balanced the fundamental right to travel under Article 21 against the victim’s right to a speedy trial and the broader interests of criminal justice, ultimately restricting foreign travel without prior court permission.