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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TopicRajasthan High Court

Topic: Rajasthan High Court

Why Rajasthan HC said ‘miya biwi raazi, nahi maan raha qazi’ in mutual consent divorce case

The high court set aside a family court’s order rejecting a Muslim woman’s plea for divorce as a valid Mubarat agreement to divorce by mutual consent exists.

Rajasthan HC pulls up police for circulating photos of accused, says such practice ‘deeply disturbing’

The High Court described allegations that some accused were forced to strip and photographed as 'egregious'. It said such conduct was 'plainly inhuman' and 'degrading'.

What is Nata Vivah? Contractual marriage recognised by Rajasthan High Court

The practice has long been viewed as a means of misuse and exploitation of women, as it does not grant them legal rights or formal family recognition.

Royal land dispute reopened, 14 yrs on: Rs 400 cr case involving Rajasthan dy CM Diya Kumari’s family

Jaipur Development Authority’s appeal against 2011 trial court order that declared erstwhile royal family of Diya Kumar as owner of land was dismissed by HC in September 2025.

No relief for Vikram Bhatt in Rs 30 cr cheating case. What court said

Rajasthan High Court on Tuesday refused bail to Vikram Bhatt and wife in a fraud case, saying the matter involves misappropriation and requires further probe.

Rajasthan HC ordered ride-hailing apps to have 15% women drivers. It was hearing a ‘digital arrest’ case

The court’s directives in a bail hearing drew scrutiny from lawyers who said the orders went beyond addressing remedies for the cyber fraud involved.

ED restores 354 flats, properties worth Rs 175 cr at Udaipur stalled project to buyers, earns SC praise

The restitution, after a settlement between the agency & the company embroiled in 2016 multi-crore bank fraud case, set to benefit over 200 buyers.

Why SC struck down a Rajasthan HC order, saying high courts can’t recall final orders in criminal cases

Rajasthan HC had transferred to CBI two illegal mining & intimidation cases in Bhilwara against Congress leader and ex-minister Ramlal Jat, after initially declining to do so.

No ‘maharaja, princess’ in court, orders Rajasthan HC. What Constitution says about royal titles

HC pulled up heirs of Jaipur's ex-royals, giving them a week to drop titles from their petition. Courts have repeatedly noted that titles of nobility conflict with principle of equality.

‘Ghar ka bhedi lanka dhaye’—HC tears into Rajasthan PSC officials over 2021 sub-inspector paper leak

On 28 August, the court held six former Rajasthan Public Service Commission members guilty of the paper leak. One of the members resigned as RPSC member Monday.

On Camera

Has Modi forgotten India’s farmers? India-US trade deal hurts Atmanirbharta for pulses

When half of all consumers are trapped in a low-productivity agrarian economy, exposing them further to agricultural price volatility would be criminal.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.