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False Cases by Wife Leading to Husband’s Arrest and 17-Year Separation Amount to Mental Cruelty, Divorce Upheld: Calcutta High Court
On 7th April 2026, the Calcutta High Court delivered an important judgment in a matrimonial dispute under Section 13(1)(ia) of the HINDU MARRIAGE ACT. The parties, Saranjit Kaur Hura and Inder Singh Hura, were married on 27 April 2005 and had a son in 2007. The wife left the matrimonial home on 2 November 2009. Soon…
Delay in Recruitment to Specialised Medical Posts, Especially in Mental Healthcare, Causes Prejudice to Public: Chhattisgarh High Court
On 7th April 2026, the Chhattisgarh High Court expressed serious concern over the prolonged delay in recruitment for specialized posts in mental healthcare, particularly MD Psychiatrist positions. The delay was highlighted as causing prejudice to citizens who rely on timely mental health services. Bench Hearing and…
Man Acquitted in Minor’s Rape Case After 11 Years in Jail, ‘Serious Lapse in Investigation’ Noted: Allahabad High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on 06.04.2026, the Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) acquitted Nirmal Kumar in a rape case under Section 376 IPC, setting aside the 2018 trial court conviction. The Division Bench found serious lapses in investigation and held that conviction cannot be based on suspicion without…
Cheque Bounce Case Judgment Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881: Bengaluru Court
On 4th April 2026, the LXIX Additional City Civil and Sessions Court, Bengaluru, delivered its judgment in a Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 case involving a cheque bounce dispute. The appellant in the case, Sri S. Lepaksha, aged 62, proprietor of M/s Neycer Electrical Engineers, had approached the court…
CPF Option Once Exercised Cannot Be Reversed to Claim Pension Under CCS Rules: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment in the case of Debasis Das Gupta & Others, who were former employees of the Export Inspection Council (EIC) and Export Inspection Agencies (EIAs). The petitioners approached the Court seeking pension benefits under the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972,…
Blacklisting Is Not Automatic Upon Contract Termination, Requires Independent Application of Mind: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered a crucial judgment clarifying that blacklisting of a contractor cannot be automatic upon termination of a contract. The Court emphasized that such action must follow principles of natural justice and comply with Article 14 Of Constitution Of India. Background of the Case The…
Bail Conditions Cannot Extend Beyond Accused, Directions Monitoring Wife’s Life Quashed: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered an important ruling protecting individual dignity and privacy while dealing with bail conditions. The case involved Sandeep @ Kala @ Kale @ Sonu @ Sinothia, who sought modification of strict bail conditions imposed by a trial court while granting interim bail. Background of the Case The…
‘Bail Conditions Can’t Invade Privacy of Accused’s Family’, ‘Surveillance’ Directions on Wife Set Aside: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently delivered an important judgment protecting the right to privacy of family members of an accused. The case involved Sandeep alias Kala, who was granted interim bail to attend to his wife’s surgery, but with certain strict conditions imposed by the trial court. Background of the Case…
No Need for Bone Ossification Test if Documents Prove Age of Minor at Time of Incident Under JJ Act: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court, with Justice Manish Kumar presiding, delivered a significant judgment regarding age determination of juveniles under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015. The revisionist, Pradeep Kori @ Pradeep Harijan (Minor), represented through his father as natural guardian,…
Suo Moto Criminal Contempt Initiated Against BJP MLA for Attempting to Influence Judge in Illegal Mining Case: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant development concerning judicial independence, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has taken strict action by directing initiation of criminal contempt proceedings against BJP MLA Sanjay Satyendra Pathak. The case highlights serious concerns regarding interference with judicial proceedings and misuse of…
