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Hindu Succession Act Inapplicable to Members of Scheduled Tribes, Court Reiterates: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India heard Civil Appeal No. 4980 of 2017 filed by Nawang & Anr. against the judgment and order dated 23rd June 2015 passed by the High Court of Himachal Pradesh at Shimla in RSA No. 8/2003. The case concerned the application of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 in tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh.…
Executive Magistrates Cannot Invoke Section 130 BNSS in Purely Private Disputes: Kerala High Court
The High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam heard CRL.MC NO. 8561 OF 2025 on October 13, 2025. The case involved MV Nithamol, aged 42, of Thenganal House, Chengara Kara, Pattimattom Village, Ernakulam Rural, Kerala, who challenged an order and summons issued by the Sub Divisional Magistrate, Muvattupuzha. The order and…
Wife’s Divorce Case Transferred to Bandra Family Court; Husband Directed to Bear Travel Costs for Each Hearing: Bombay High Court
Mumbai, October 2025: In a recent order, the Bombay High Court resolved a jurisdictional tussle between a separated couple from Mumbai and Kalyan, directing that both their divorce petitions be heard together at the Family Court in Bandra. Justice Rajesh S. Patil ruled that since the husband’s petition was filed…
“Surprising,” Says Court on Service of Summons After 12 Years of Case Filing; Institutions Failed in Their Duties: Madras High Court
In a startling revelation, the Madras High Court expressed serious concern over a 12-year delay in serving summons in a criminal case that had been taken on file as early as 2013. Justice B. Pugalendhi, while hearing a petition filed by Ramasamy, a senior citizen, observed that both the police department and the court…
Sentence Reduction Denied for Young Man Convicted of Killing Innocent Bystander in Family Feud Over Rape and Marriage: Supreme Court
In a notable judgment dated October 17, 2025, the Supreme Court of India dismissed the appeal of a 20-year-old convict, Kotresh alias Kotrappa, who sought further reduction in his prison sentence. The Criminal Appeal, arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 16833 of 2024, was heard by a bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta…
Alimony Cannot Be Granted to Financially Independent Spouse: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently delivered a significant judgment on alimony under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. A Division Bench comprising Justice Anil Kshetarpal and Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar held that permanent alimony cannot be granted to a spouse who is financially self-sufficient and…
‘Each Word Is Important’; Supreme Court Expresses Displeasure Over Poor English Translation of Trial Court Verdict
In a notable order dated October 17, 2025, the Supreme Court of India expressed strong dissatisfaction with the quality of English translation of a civil court’s judgment in a property inheritance case. A Division Bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice PK Mishra observed that in legal proceedings, every…
Mere Allegation of Corruption Against Arbitrator Not a Valid Ground for Removal: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant ruling on October 17, 2025, held that mere allegations of corruption against an arbitrator are not sufficient grounds for removal under Section 14 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Justice Jyoti Singh, who authored the judgment, emphasized the importance of…
‘Colourable Exercise of Power’; Order Transferring KSRTC Bus Driver Over Bottle Incident Set Aside: Kerala High Court
In a notable judgment on employee rights and misuse of administrative powers, the Kerala High Court has set aside a transfer order issued against Jaimon Joseph, a KSRTC driver, terming it a colourable exercise of power and malicious in law. The Court ruled that the transfer lacked administrative justification and…
‘Descriptive and Generic’; Injunction on Use of ‘Metal Industries’ Trademark Set Aside: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment interpreting trademark law, the Kerala High Court has ruled that a company cannot claim exclusive rights over the generic and descriptive words ‘Metal Industries’ under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, even if it is the registered trademark holder. The Bench of Justice C. Pratheep Kumar, while…
