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Unsuccessful Party Can Invoke Section 9 of Arbitration Act Even After Award, Conflicting High Court Views Settled: Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court clarified the scope of Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and held that even an unsuccessful party in arbitration can seek interim relief after the arbitral award is passed. The case titled Home Care Retail Marts Pvt Ltd v. Haresh N Sangavi resolved conflicting…
No Blanket Bike Ban Before Elections, Poll Day Restrictions Modified for Lack of Legal Basis: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court on 25 April 2026 delivered a significant judgment addressing restrictions imposed on motorcycle movement during election periods. The Court held that blanket bans on vehicle movement without proper legal backing are unjustified and violate fundamental rights. Background of the Case The case was…
Sexual Harassment FIR Quashed Over ‘F* Off’ Remark, No Sexual Intent Found: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on 25 April 2026 delivered an important judgment clarifying the scope of Section 354-A Indian Penal Code. The Court held that a single abusive remark without any sexual intent does not constitute the offence of sexual harassment. Background of the Case The case titled Abhikshek Shah…
Guilty Plea Cannot Be Used to Evade Compensation in Cheque Dishonour Case, Conviction Upheld: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court on 25 April 2026 delivered an important judgment clarifying the legal position regarding guilty pleas in cheque bounce cases under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act 1881. The Court held that a conviction based on a voluntary guilty plea cannot be challenged later without valid grounds.…
Mere Knowledge of Second Marriage Insufficient to Implicate Relatives in Bigamy Offence: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on 24 April 2026 delivered a crucial judgment clarifying the scope of Section 494 IPC relating to bigamy and Section 498A IPC concerning cruelty. The Court held that relatives of a husband cannot be held liable for bigamy merely on the basis of knowledge of a second marriage unless there is…
Losing Party Allowed to Seek Interim Relief Even After Arbitration Award: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on 25 April 2026 delivered a landmark judgment interpreting Section 9 Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996. The Court clarified that even a party who has lost in arbitration proceedings has the right to seek interim relief from courts. Background of the Case The matter arose from multiple…
Anticipatory Bail Denied to Pawan Khera in Assam Case Over Alleged False Documents: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court on 24 April 2026 delivered a significant order dealing with anticipatory bail and misuse of documents in criminal cases. The Court examined provisions of Section 339 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 along with anticipatory bail under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and refused to grant…
Burden of Proof in Cheque Bounce Cases Under Section 138 NI Act Explained, Court Gives Detailed Analysis
A significant judgment was delivered on 23 April 2026 by the Court of the XIV Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Mayohall Unit, Bengaluru, presided over by SANTHOSH S. KUNDER. The case involved a dispute under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act relating to cheque dishonour. The complainant, Salma Sultana, filed…
₹15 Lakh Cost Imposed on Husband for Hiding Facts and Misusing Maintenance Law in Matrimonial Dispute: Allahabad High Court
The dispute in this case arose after the marriage between Ranjeet Singh and Neetu Singh, which was solemnised in May 2019. Over time, serious matrimonial differences developed, leading to multiple legal proceedings between the husband and wife. The matter eventually reached the Allahabad High Court when the husband…
IBC Mechanism Not a Substitute for Decree Execution or Recovery Proceedings: Supreme Court
The case arose from a loan transaction in 2010, where the respondent-creditor advanced short-term loans of about ₹4.5 crore to the corporate debtor company. Over time, disputes emerged and the matter went through cheque dishonour proceedings under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, followed by multiple settlement…
