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50,000 Final Reports Pending for Orders in Lucknow Courts Alone; High Court Cites Presiding Officers' 'Indifference', Seeks Statewide Data: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has raised serious concerns about the significant backlog of final reports in criminal cases across Uttar Pradesh. The Court revealed that in the Lucknow judgeship alone, approximately 50,000 final reports are pending for orders. This delay hampers the efficient administration of criminal…
Criminal Complaint Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act Not Quashed: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking to quash a criminal complaint filed under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The Court clarified that allegations of involvement of directors or officers in the…
State Directed to Decide KSRTC Women Conductors' Menstrual Leave Plea Within Three Months: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has directed the State Government to decide within three months on a plea seeking paid menstrual leave for women conductors employed by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC). The Court emphasized that menstrual leave is a progressive welfare measure that aligns with constitutional…
Bail Plea of Accused in ED Officials Attack Case; State Directed to Respond: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has directed the State government to respond to the bail application of Kiran P.S., who is accused in connection with the attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials. The incident allegedly occurred after ED officials conducted a search at the residence of Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan…
Credible Testimony of Child Victims Prevails Over Delayed Retraction; POCSO Verdict Upheld: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has recently upheld the conviction of a man and his mother in a child sexual assault case, emphasizing that credible testimony of child victims remains decisive even if they attempt to retract their statements later. The court reaffirmed that delayed retractions do not outweigh the consistent and…
Relief Refused to DYFI Leaders Accused of Assaulting Police During Liquor Policy Protest: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court on July 27, 2026, refused to grant anticipatory bail to six leaders of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) who were accused of assaulting police personnel, damaging public property, and obstructing public servants during a protest against the Kerala government's liquor policy. The…
Teachers Cannot Be Prosecuted for Student's Suicide Over Routine Discipline Without Proof of Abetment: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has recently set a significant legal precedent by quashing criminal charges under Section 305 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against three teachers accused of abetting the suicide of a student. The Court emphasized that routine disciplinary actions, such as reprimanding students for poor…
No Relief Granted to Teacher Who Molested Minor Student in the Name of Medical Check-Up; Appeal Dismissed: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has dismissed the appeal of a government school teacher convicted for sexually harassing a minor student under the guise of a medical check-up. Justice Pranjal Das, delivering the judgment on July 20, 2026, confirmed the trial court's order and refused to alter the sentence already served by the…
Husband's Legal and Moral Duty to Maintain Wife and Child Cannot Be Avoided Due to Financial Claims; Maintenance Order Upheld: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has recently dismissed the revision plea of a husband who challenged the maintenance amount awarded to his wife and minor daughter under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The Court reaffirmed that a husband's legal and moral duty to maintain his family cannot be avoided…
Registration Certificate Alone Is Not the Sole Factor for Interim Release of Seized Vehicles Under Section 457 CrPC: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has recently clarified that the registration certificate of a vehicle alone does not determine the entitlement to interim custody under Sections 451 and 457 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Court emphasized that while registration is relevant, it is only an evidentiary factor and…
