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Mere Failure to Make Timely Payment Does Not Amount to Cheating Without Initial Fraudulent Intent: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court delivered an important judgment in Mukesh Jalan vs State of Assam, deciding a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The case involved allegations of cheating and criminal breach of trust arising out of a commercial dispute. Facts of the Case The…
Notice Issued on Plea Alleging Non-Compliance with Supreme Court Directions for CCTV Installation in Police Stations During Arrest and Interrogation: Delhi High Court
The matter titled Ajay vs State was heard by the Delhi High Court in W.P.(CRL) 724/2026. The petition raises serious concerns regarding compliance with Supreme Court of India directions relating to installation and functioning of CCTV cameras in police stations and investigative agencies. Allegations Raised in the…
Conviction Restored in Minor Assault Case, Acquittal Rejected Despite Alleged Contradictions: Supreme Court
The judgment in State of Himachal Pradesh vs Hukum Chand @ Monu was delivered by the Supreme Court of India in Criminal Appeal No. 1275 of 2015 (Arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 9574 of 2018). The case involved the State of Himachal Pradesh as the Appellant and Hukum Chand @ Monu as the Respondent. The matter relates to…
SLP Dismissed in Bharat Udyog Case, No Valid Arbitration Without Consent: Supreme Court
The judgment in M/S Bharat Udyog Ltd. vs Ambernath Municipal Council was decided by the Supreme Court of India in SLP (C) No. 1127 of 2017. The dispute arose between M/s Bharat Udyog Ltd., a contractor, and the Ambernath Municipal Council regarding an octroi collection contract. The case primarily deals with the…
Pension Relief Granted to DSC Personnel, Shortfall Can Be Condoned: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment in Union of India & Ors. vs. Balakrishnan Mullikote & Connected Matters, addressing the pension rights of personnel belonging to the Defence Security Corps (DSC). The dispute centered around whether ex-servicemen working in DSC are entitled to a second…
FIR Quashed After Settlement in Matrimonial Dispute and Divorce Case Under Section 528 BNSS and Sections 498A, 406, 354, 377 IPC: Delhi High Court
The present judgment in Yash Ahuja & Ors vs State NCT of Delhi & Anr was decided by the High Court of Delhi. The petitioners approached the Court under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking quashing of FIR No. 143/2024 registered at Police Station Chitranjan Park. The FIR was lodged by…
Elderly Mother Granted Lifetime Stay Rights, Gift Deed in Favour of Son Upheld: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court on March 24, 2026 delivered an important judgment balancing property rights and senior citizen welfare in the case of Smt. Niva Basu versus Sri Avishek Basu and others. The Court upheld the validity of a gift deed executed in favour of the son while simultaneously ensuring the elderly mother’s…
Orders Action Against ‘Illegal’ Advocate Chambers in Lucknow, Says Prior Notice Not Mandatory for Public Land Encroachment: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court on 24 March 2026 passed an important order in the case titled Anuradha Singh and Others Versus State of U.P. Through Principal Secretary Home and Others. The Court dealt with the issue of illegal encroachment on public land near the District and Sessions Court premises in Lucknow and…
Calls for ‘Child-Centric’ Custody Approach, Urges Parents to Rise Above Conflict: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court delivered an important judgment on 24 March 2026 in a case titled X Versus State of Kerala and Others under Habeas Corpus Petition in WP(Crl.) 319/2026. The Court addressed a custody dispute between parents and emphasized the need to adopt a child centric approach in such matters. Background of…
State Held Liable, Not Insurer, in Election Duty Vehicle Accident Case: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment on 24 March 2026 in the case titled District Magistrate and District Election Officer and Collector, Gwalior Versus National Insurance Company Limited and Others. The Court clarified the legal position on liability when a vehicle is requisitioned for public…
