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Refuses To Club Four Cyber Fraud FIRs Across States, Says Different Victims Mean Separate Cases: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has refused to consolidate four FIRs filed against a merchant navy officer in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Odisha, ruling that because these cases involve different victims and separate transactions, they cannot be treated as a single case. The petitioner, Rutvij Bhagat Singh Wakhare, sought either to…
TRAI Can Enforce Telecom Regulations Without Adjudicating Service Provider Disputes: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgment clarifying the powers of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The Court ruled that TRAI has the authority to enforce compliance with telecom regulations and issue statutory directions without getting involved in resolving disputes between service…
Wife Need Not File Fresh Execution Petition for Every Maintenance Default; Husband Directed to Continue Monthly Payment: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has reaffirmed the principle that maintenance under Section 125 of the Cr.P.C. is a continuing obligation and cannot be dismissed after a single execution process. The court has directed the husband to continue paying ongoing maintenance and clarified that wives should not be forced to file…
FIR and Criminal Proceedings in Matrimonial Dispute Quashed on the Basis of Settlement: Delhi High Court
On July 23, 2026, the Delhi High Court, presided over by Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, issued a significant order quashing FIR No. 0343/2022 and all related proceedings against the petitioners in a matrimonial dispute case. Background: The petitioners, Savita and others, filed a petition seeking to quash an FIR…
Promotion Does Not Cease to Be a Promotion Merely Because an Employee's Grade Pay Remains Unchanged: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has clarified that promotions earned by Railway Guards within the Guard cadre must be considered while determining eligibility for benefits under the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS). The Court held that once a Railway Guard reaches the post of Mail/Express Guard, he is not entitled…
Former School Principal Cannot Face Cheque Bounce Case After Resignation if the Cheque Was Issued Later: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has quashed criminal proceedings initiated against former school principal Mohan Lal Sharma in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The Court held that a person who had already resigned from his post before the cheque was issued cannot be held…
Child Victim's Testimony Remains Credible Despite Minor Contradictions; Conviction in Sexual Assault Case Upheld: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has recently delivered a significant judgment upholding the conviction of a man accused of sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. This case highlights the importance of trusting child witnesses and medical evidence in…
State Directed to Examine JJ Act Model for Care and Protection of Vulnerable Senior Citizens: Karnataka High Court
In a landmark order, the Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to explore the possibility of creating a comprehensive legal framework for the protection and care of senior citizens in need. The court emphasized that caring for the elderly is a fundamental responsibility and suggested that a model…
Mediation Cannot Be Forced in Mutual Consent Divorce Cases; Trial Court Order Set Aside: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has held that couples seeking divorce by mutual consent cannot be compelled to undergo mediation against their wishes. The Court set aside the order of the Trial Court which had dismissed a joint divorce petition only because the husband and wife did not appear before the mediator. The Division…
Working Wife Earning Sufficient Independent Income Cannot Seek Interim Maintenance Solely on the Ground of Exorbitant Living Costs Abroad: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has refused to grant interim maintenance to a professionally qualified woman residing and working in the United States, holding that Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 applies only where a spouse does not have sufficient independent means to maintain himself or herself during the pendency…
