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Accused Acquitted in Public Property Defacement Case for Lack of Evidence Linking Him to Banner on Electricity Pole: Delhi Court
A Delhi court has acquitted Arun Aggarwal in a case concerning alleged defacement of public property after finding that the prosecution failed to establish that he had put up the banner or had it installed at his instructions. Chief Judicial Magistrate Vasundhara Azad, West, Tis Hazari Courts, pronounced the judgment…
Dairy Trader Awarded ₹4.17 Lakh in Payment Dispute: Delhi Commercial Court
The District Judge (Commercial Court)-07 at Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi, has partly decreed a commercial recovery suit filed by Monika Singh, sole proprietor of M/s ADM Trading Company, against Vishal Gupta, sole proprietor of M/s Vishal Dairy. The suit, CS Comm. No. 521/2024, was instituted on 26 April 2024 and decided…
Acquitted in ₹3 Lakh Cheque Bounce Case Over Alleged Loan: Bengaluru Court
The LII Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Court in Bengaluru has acquitted Girish P @ Prakash D.P. in a cheque bounce case filed by K.T. Govind over an alleged loan of ₹3 lakh. The judgment was delivered by Smt. Lavanya H.N. on September 26, 2026, in C.C. No. 25954/2023. Govind alleged that Girish had borrowed ₹3…
Bengaluru Court Convicts Accused Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act in Cheque Bounce Case, Allows Settlement Through ₹25,000 Fine: Court
The XXV Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bangalore City, has convicted Sri. B.R. Rajagopal @ Raju Bhai for the offence punishable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act in a cheque dishonour case filed by Sri Shivakumar. The judgment was pronounced by Sri. Gokula K., XXV Addl. Chief Judicial…
Social Media Guidelines Issued for Advocates, Law Students and Interns; Promotional Reels and AI Misuse Restricted: Bar Council of India
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has issued a comprehensive circular dated 17 July 2026 introducing detailed social media guidelines for advocates, law students, interns and legal professionals. The circular has been issued in view of the growing use of social media platforms for creating promotional legal content,…
Compensation Claim Revived in 66-Year Land Acquisition Dispute; Acquisition Declared Lapsed: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has delivered a significant judgment on delayed land acquisition by holding that acquisition proceedings initiated by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) had lapsed because the mandatory declaration under Section 6 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 was issued beyond the statutory…
Wife Cannot Be Compelled to Undergo Narco, Polygraph, or DNA Tests in Matrimonial Dispute: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has delivered an important judgment protecting an individual's personal liberty and bodily autonomy in matrimonial disputes. The Court held that a wife cannot be compelled to undergo Narco Analysis Test, Polygraph Test, DNA Test or any other medical examination against her consent during…
RTI Act | RTI Isn't a Platform for Legal Arguments or Personal Grievances; Appeal Against ESI Rejected: Central Information Commission
The present matter was decided by the Central Information Commission in the second appeal filed by the Appellant, Rajnish Ratnakar, against the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The appeal was heard and decided by Information Commissioner Ashutosh Chaturvedi on 12…
Fresh Elections for Delhi Bar Council Not Ordered Despite Ballot Tampering Allegations: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has refused to order a fresh election for the Bar Council of Delhi, holding that the discovery of manipulated ballot papers during the counting process did not invalidate the entire election. The Court upheld the decision of the High-Powered Election Supervisory Committee which had directed that…
Action Warned Against Lawyers Making Reels In and Around Court Premises: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court Advocates’ Association (KHCAA) has issued a strict warning to lawyers regarding the making and sharing of social media reels and videos inside the High Court premises. The Association stated that such conduct is inconsistent with the dignity and professional ethics expected from members of the…
