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Acquittal of Man Accused of Murdering His Daughter-in-Law in 1997 Reversed: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has reversed the acquittal of Janved Singh, the father-in-law of deceased Pushpa, in a chilling case of dowry-related homicide, invoking provisions of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, including Section 302, Section 304-B, Section 498-A, and Section 201. The Apex Court, in Criminal Appeal No. 460…
Liberal Interpretation of Divorce Provisions Under Hindu Marriage Act Will Trivialise the Sanctity of Marriage: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has ruled that the provisions of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 must be interpreted in a strict and limited manner. A Division Bench comprising Justice Anil Kshetarpal and Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar stated that liberal interpretations of the law allowing annulment…
Denial of Medical Insurance Claim Amounts to Violation of Right to Life Under Article 21: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court, in a landmark ruling, held that arbitrary rejection of a valid medical insurance claim amounts to a violation of the fundamental right to life as guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The judgment was delivered by Justice P.M. Manoj in a writ petition filed by Dr. A M…
Father Cannot Seek Refund of Excess Maintenance Paid to Children After They Attain Majority: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court recently delivered an important judgment regarding the refund of maintenance payments made to children after they attain the age of majority. The Court, in its ruling, held that a father cannot claim a refund of maintenance paid to his children once they reach adulthood, even if it was…
Life Sentence Confirmed for Man Who Attacked Wife and Children with Acid: Kerala High Court
On October 3, 2025, the Kerala High Court upheld the life sentence of a man convicted for committing a brutal acid attack on his wife and four minor children. The division bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and Justice KV Jayakumar dismissed the criminal appeal filed by the accused, affirming that the…
One Spouse Can't File Writ Petition on Behalf of the Other Without Power of Attorney: Kerala High Court
In a recent case before the Kerala High Court, Justice C.S. Dias dismissed a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, as the petitioner—a woman from Malappuram—sought relief on behalf of her NRI husband without possessing a power of attorney. The Court ruled that a spouse cannot file such…
Warning of Contempt Action Over 'Hooliganism' After Advocate Threatens to Move SC Once Order Passed: Jharkhand High Court
In a startling incident reflecting serious concerns over courtroom decorum and the dignity of the judiciary, the Jharkhand High Court has taken strong exception to the conduct of Advocate Rakesh Kumar, who was found shouting in loud speech and threatening the Court during a hearing on an anticipatory bail application…
Rape Convict Acquitted After Opposed Paternity Test Exonerates Him: Gauhati High Court
In a landmark judgment that underscores the importance of scientific evidence in criminal trials, the Gauhati High Court on 22 September 2025 acquitted a man convicted of rape under Section 376(1) of the Indian Penal Code, after a DNA test confirmed that he was not the biological father of the child born to the…
2023 Election Of Congress MLA Nanje Gowda Quashed, Vote Recount Ordered: Karnataka High Court
Karnataka High Court has issued a significant ruling under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, setting aside the election of KY Nanje Gowda, Congress MLA from Malur Assembly Constituency in Kolar District, and directed a recount of votes due to alleged irregularities in the 2023 Assembly elections. Election…
'Debts Incurred For Marriage Have Cascading Effect': HUF Karta's Sale Of Family Property After Daughter's Marriage Upheld: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed that a Karta of a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) has the authority to alienate joint family property to meet the expenses of his daughter's marriage under the principle of legal necessity. Even if such sale is made after the marriage, it would not invalidate the transaction.…
