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Bombay and Calcutta High Courts: Comparing Key Recent Judgments

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The Bombay High Court and the Calcutta High Court are among India’s oldest and most significant constitutional courts. Their decisions frequently deal with questions involving criminal law, civil disputes, constitutional rights, administrative action, property, commercial matters and procedural safeguards. Recent judgments and proceedings before both courts show how High Courts continue to balance individual rights with statutory requirements and public interest. Although the factual circumstances before the Bombay and Calcutta High Courts are often very different, their recent decisions provide useful insight into the way courts examine due process, police powers, personal liberty, public safety and accountability. This article looks at some notable recent developments and compares the broader legal principles emerging from them. Bombay High Court: Emphasis on Due Process and Individual Rights The Bombay High Court has recently dealt with several matters where procedural safeguards a...
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Allahabad High Court initiated move for abolition of Zamindari system India

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In the early 1950s, the Allahabad High Court played a major part in the post-Independence phase of India's efforts to abolish the Zamindari system. In order to eliminate the feudal agricultural system left over from British control, land reforms became a national priority after India gained independence in 1947. The Zamindari system was seen as a significant barrier to social and economic fairness since it consolidated land ownership in the hands of middlemen and exploited peasants. One of the nation's first and most significant land reform legislation, the Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950, was passed by the Uttar Pradesh government. The Allahabad High Court’s decision and intervention proved to be a turning point in India’s constitutional and agrarian history. The judicial challenge highlighted the conflict between social reform objectives and fundamental rights , compelling the central government to act decisively. As a result, the First Constitu...
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How Does a Case Reach the Supreme Court? Step-by-Step Procedure in India

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  On What Special Circumstances Does a Case Reach the Supreme Court? The  Supreme Court of India  is considered as the apex Court of the Country on which the Indian Judicial System is vested upon. It being the final interpreter of the Indian Constitution that also safeguard the fundamental rights. The supreme Court of India does not serve as a regular court for every disputes unlike the High Courts of the country. A case reaches the Supreme Court only under certain  special circumstances  where significant questions of law, constitutional interpretation, or grave injustice are involved. These circumstances ensure that the Court’s time and authority are devoted to matters of national and legal importance rather than routine litigation. The Substantial question of Law is one such circumstances that draws the attention of Supreme Court of India to provide with concrete and substantial judgement . Such single case impacts the interpretation or application of law acr...
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Meghalaya High Court History, Landmark Judgements, and Everything You Should Know

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The highest court in the Indian state of Meghalaya is the Meghalaya High Court. Following its separation from the   Gauhati High Court’s   jurisdiction, it was formally constituted on March 23, 2013, under the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) and Other Related Laws (Amendment) Act, 2012.The Meghalayan capital, Shillong, is home to the High Court. In terms of civil, criminal, constitutional, and other legal issues, it has jurisdiction over the whole state of Meghalaya. The President of India appoints the Chief Justice and additional justices to the court, much like in other Indian High Courts. English is used primarily, as in the majority of Indian High Courts. It makes sure that the Constitution’s fundamental rights are upheld and hears appeals, writ petitions, and other cases from Meghalaya’s lower courts and tribunals. 1.  Meghalaya High Court history A. Before Meghalaya Had Its Own High Court Prior to 2013, Meghalaya lacked a High Court of its own. o Through a perm...
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A Complete Guide to the Bombay High Court: History, Important Judgements and Insights

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Introduction of Bombay High Court The Bombay High Court is one of the oldest High Courts in India, established on August 14, 1862. It is the highest judicial authority in the state of Maharashtra and Goa, and it has jurisdiction over the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. 1. Key Facts About Bombay High Court: • Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra • Bench Jurisdiction: Also has benches in Nagpur, Aurangabad, and Panaji (Goa) • Chief Justice: Appointed by the President of India • Language of Proceedings: English • Authority: Exercises jurisdiction over civil, criminal, and constitutional matters in Maharashtra and Goa. 2. Functions & Powers: 1. Appellate Authority: Hears appeals from lower courts and tribunals. 2. Writ Jurisdiction: Can issue writs (such as habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition, and quo warranto) under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution. 3. Judicial Review: Ensures that laws and executive actions comply with the Constitution. 4. S...
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Jharkhand High Court: History, Key Judgements, and Everything You Should Know

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1. Jharkhand High Court Founded on November 15, 2000, the Jharkhand High Court is headquartered in Ranchi, the state capital, and has jurisdiction over the whole state.Justice M. S. Ramachandra Rao was named Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court on September 25, 2024. On July 23, 2025, Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan took over as his successor. The first Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court was Justice V. K. Gupta, who played a pivotal role in establishing the court’s early judicial frameworks and systems. Infrastructure & Facilities: In May 2023, President Droupadi Murmu and Chief Justice D. Y. Chandrachud officially opened Dhurwa, Ranchi, India’s largest High Court complex by area. The new facility, which cost between ₹550 and 1000 crores to build and had several contemporary facilities and integrated security systems, started construction in June 2015. Jurisdiction & Functioning The Court hears civil, criminal, constitutional, and administrative matters from across Jha...
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