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State Cannot Escape Liability for Unsafe Road Repair Work, Compensation Upheld for Youth Killed in Accident: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has upheld compensation awarded to the mother of a 25-year-old man who died in a motorcycle accident caused by unsafe road repair work on National Highway-20. The Court held that the State authorities and contractor were negligent because they failed to install proper warning signboards…
Major Ruling Delivered in Family Dispute Over Kapurthala Royal Property Succession Rights: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has delivered a major judgment on inheritance rights of former royal families and ruled that the rule of primogeniture cannot apply to private properties of ex-rulers. The Court clarified that private properties of former rulers will now devolve according to personal succession laws such as Hindu Law…
‘Arrest Memo Mentioned Murder Offence Even Before Body Was Recovered’ Acquittals Upheld: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has upheld the acquittal of four accused persons in a murder case after finding serious irregularities in the investigation and recovery of the dead body. The Court held that the prosecution failed to establish a complete and reliable chain of circumstances necessary for conviction in a case based…
In-Laws Can’t Be Prosecuted Merely for Asking Wife to Adjust, Dowry Harassment and 498A Case Quashed: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India in the matter titled ARTI MEHTA & ORS. VERSUS THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH & ANR. (with connected case) examined appeals challenging proceedings arising from matrimonial disputes involving allegations of cruelty, dowry demand, and domestic violence. The judgment was delivered by a Bench…
Gravity of Injury Not Enough to Convict for Attempt to Murder Without Proof of Intention to Cause Death Under Section 307 IPC: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has reiterated that conviction for attempt to murder under Section 307 IPC cannot be sustained merely on the basis of the severity of injuries suffered by the victim. The Court emphasized that the essential requirement under law is the existence of intention or knowledge to cause death. The ruling…
Order Granting Bail in Second Round Must Record Change in Circumstances or Fresh Grounds: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court reiterated that bail orders must be supported by clear and specific reasoning, especially when an earlier bail plea has already been rejected. The Court clarified that a subsequent bail order must show either a change in circumstances or fresh grounds that were not earlier considered. The observation…
TCI Freight Loses Challenge Under Section 34 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act in Penalty Dispute Against Indian Oil Corporation Limited
The District Judge Commercial Court-01 at Patiala House Court, New Delhi dismissed the petition filed by TCI Freight against Indian Oil Corporation Limited and upheld the arbitral award dated 16 March 2024. The judgment was delivered on 25 May 2026 by Judge Pulastya Pramachala in a petition filed under Section 34 of…
Sudden Fight Over Liquor Payment Between Intoxicated Friends Cannot Be Treated as Murder: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has reduced the conviction of Sanjay Singh from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC after finding that the death occurred during a sudden drunken quarrel between two close friends. The Court observed that there was no pre-planned…
Relationship Was Consensual, Man Convicted Under Section 376 IPC Acquitted: Tripura High Court
In a criminal appeal arising from an incident in Haryana’s Rewari district dated June 5, 2000, the Supreme Court examined the conviction of three accused persons who were earlier held guilty under Section 307 IPC (attempt to murder) and Section 506 IPC. The prosecution alleged that complainant Amar Singh, who was on…
Daughter’s Testimony and Dying Declaration Prove Guilt in Burnt Alive After Domestic Quarrel Case: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India upheld the conviction of a Karnataka man accused of setting his wife on fire after a domestic dispute. The Court held that the dying declaration given by the deceased woman was trustworthy and stood fully supported by eyewitness testimony and medical evidence. Bench of the Supreme Court The…
