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‘State Cannot Exercise Unfettered Discretion in Tender Matters or Deviate from Notice Conditions Without Reasons’: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court delivered a crucial judgment holding that the State cannot exercise unlimited or arbitrary powers in tender matters. The Court emphasized that government authorities must act fairly and cannot deviate from tender conditions without proper reasons, reinforcing the principles of transparency and…
PIL on Bar Timings Disposed After Stakeholder Meet Resolves Labour Concerns: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court disposed of a Public Interest Litigation concerning amendments in liquor regulations affecting bar hotel working hours. The Court noted that the issues raised were largely resolved through a government-led consultation process, making further judicial intervention unnecessary. Background of the…
Withdrawal Slip Drawn on Co-operative Society Engaged in Banking Activities Qualifies as ‘Cheque’ Under Section 6 NI Act: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court delivered a significant ruling clarifying that a withdrawal slip issued by a cooperative society engaged in banking activities can be treated as a cheque under the Section 6 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. This judgment has important implications for cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 of…
Access to Electricity a Fundamental Right Under Article 21, Relief Granted to Daughter-in-Law Seeking Power Connection: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court delivered a significant judgment declaring that access to electricity is a part of the Fundamental Right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The Court emphasized that basic utilities like electricity are essential for a dignified life and cannot be denied, even in the presence of a…
Withholding Pension for Decades Due to Pending Trial Endangers Fundamental Right to Life: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court delivered an important judgment protecting the rights of a retired employee whose pension was withheld for many years. The Court clearly stated that pension is not a charity but a legal right. This case highlights the importance of Article 21 of the Constitution of India, which guarantees…
‘Profession Can’t Be Tarnished’ Anticipatory Bail Denied to Law Student Accused of Posing as Advocate: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court on 15 April 2026 refused to grant anticipatory bail to a law student accused of posing as an advocate and being involved in a large financial fraud. The case titled Sadhu Falguni Miteshkumar versus State of Gujarat was decided by Justice P M Raval. Facts Leading to FIR The prosecution alleged…
‘Tactic to Delay Trial’ Objection to ‘Leading’ Question Put to Rape Victim Rejected: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court on 15 April 2026 delivered an important ruling in a criminal trial involving allegations of rape, where the accused challenged a question asked to the victim during her examination. The case titled Deep Jayeshbhai Indravadan Soni versus State of Gujarat was heard by Justice M R Mengdey. Facts…
Magistrate Cannot Mechanically Order FIR Against Public Servants Without Following Section 223 BNSS Safeguards: Rajasthan High Court
Title: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and Section 175(3) BNSS with Section 223(2) BNSS: Rajasthan High Court Protects Public Servants From Mechanical FIR Orders Background of the Case The Rajasthan High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying the scope of Section 175(3) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha…
Conviction Upheld in Cheque Bounce Case Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, Mere Denial Cannot Rebut Legal Presumption: High Court
The Court of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, New Delhi District, Patiala House Courts, on 10 April 2026 dismissed a criminal appeal filed by Khushi Ram challenging his conviction under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The judgment was delivered by Judge Pitamber Dutt in Criminal Appeal No.…
"POCSO" Posting Minor’s Obscene Material on Social Media Causes Serious, Long-Term Damage: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on 14 April 2026 refused to grant bail to an accused in a serious case involving alleged sexual exploitation of a minor and circulation of objectionable content on social media. The matter titled Sumit versus State of NCT of Delhi was decided by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, arising from FIR No.…
