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Revisit of ‘Small Quantity Drug Possession’ Rule Under KAAPA, Conflict in Earlier Judgments Flagged: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has raised an important legal question regarding preventive detention in drug-related cases. In the case of Aaliya Ashraf versus State of Kerala and Others, the court examined whether repeated possession of small quantities of drugs can justify detention under Kerala Anti Social Activities…
UP Police Directed to Investigate Honey-Trap Extortion Racket, Maintain Strict Vigil: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has taken serious note of a growing honey trap and blackmail racket in Uttar Pradesh. In the case of Fojiya and Others versus State of Uttar Pradesh and Others, the court initiated action on its own motion and directed a high level police investigation into the matter. Background of the Case…
No Oral Inquiry, No Valid Dismissal, Action Set Aside: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a significant judgment reinforcing the importance of principles of natural justice in disciplinary proceedings. In the case of Jai Prakash Saini versus Managing Director U.P. Cooperative Federation Ltd and Others, the court quashed the dismissal of an employee due to failure of…
Direct Recruit District Judges' Challenge to Seniority List Dismissed, State Directed to Notify Cadre Strength Within One Month: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has delivered a landmark judgment addressing disputes related to seniority, cadre strength, and promotion of District Judges. In the case of Registrar General High Court of Karnataka and Others versus Sri Pavanesh D and Others, the court clarified important legal principles governing judicial…
Blanket Denial of Public Employment to Persons Named in FIR Violates Fairness: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court delivered an important judgment safeguarding the rights of job candidates in public employment. The Court ruled that merely being named in an FIR cannot be a ground to deny appointment and emphasized protection under Article 14 Constitution of India and Article 16 Constitution of India. Background…
Criminal Law Cannot Be Used to Implicate In-Laws in Matrimonial Disputes, Cruelty FIR Quashed: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court recently delivered an important judgment concerning misuse of criminal law in matrimonial disputes. The Court emphasized that Section 498A Indian Penal Code should not be used as a tool to unnecessarily implicate the husband’s family members in cases arising out of minor marital disagreements.…
Anticipatory Bail Granted Under Section 438 CrPC, IPC, SC/ST Act and POCSO Act: Patna High Court
On 23 October 2024, the High Court of Judicature at Patna delivered a significant order in Criminal Miscellaneous No. 74057 of 2024 in the matter of Ranjit Kumar versus The State of Bihar and Kariman Rai. The case was heard by Honourable Justice Chandra Prakash Singh. The matter pertains to anticipatory bail in…
Delay in Filing Complaint Can Be Fatal in Matrimonial Disputes, 498A Dowry Case Against In-Laws Quashed: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has quashed a criminal case filed for dowry harassment against the parents-in-law and sister-in-law of a woman, holding that an unexplained delay of nearly seven years in filing the complaint is fatal to the prosecution. The Court emphasized that in matrimonial disputes, timely reporting is…
Karnataka Stamp Act | Court Has No Discretion To Impose Penalty Below Ten Times Deficit Duty: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court delivered a significant judgment clarifying that courts have no discretion to reduce penalty when insufficiently stamped documents are produced in evidence under Section 34 Karnataka Stamp Act 1957. The Court held that once such a document is admitted by the court, a penalty equal to ten times the…
Cheque Dishonour Conviction Upheld in Loan Default Case Under Section 138 NI Act: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court delivered an important judgment on 25.03.2026 in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act. The case involved Daulat Ram, who had taken a loan of ₹1,50,000 from H.P. State Co-Operative Agriculture & Rural Development Bank. Due to default in repayment, the…
