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Hearing and Speech Impaired Rape Victim Uses Plastic Doll for Testimony, Convict’s Life Sentence Upheld: Chhattisgarh High Court
In an important judgment delivered on 24 March 2026, the Chhattisgarh High Court upheld the conviction of an accused in a rape case involving a deaf and dumb victim. The case titled Neelam Kumar Deshmukh Versus State of Chhattisgarh highlighted how courts can rely on non-verbal communication as valid evidence under…
Probe Ordered into ‘Shocking’ Failed MTP Case After Newborn Allegedly Starved to Death in Hospital: Bombay High Court
In a deeply disturbing case dated 23 March 2026, the Bombay High Court took serious note of a failed Medical Termination of Pregnancy involving a minor rape victim in Satara, Maharashtra. The case titled XYZ Versus State of Maharashtra raised grave concerns regarding medical negligence and violation of court orders…
Waiver of Cooling-Off Period in Mutual Divorce Under Section 13B Hindu Marriage Act and Article 227 of Constitution Explained: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Gwalior delivered an important judgment on 20.03.2026 in a matrimonial dispute concerning waiver of the cooling period in mutual divorce. The case was decided by Justice Hirdesh, who allowed the petition filed under Article 227 Constitution of India and set aside the Family Court’s…
Compounding of Offence After Conviction Allowed, High Court Exercises Inherent Powers Under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court delivered a significant judgment explaining the scope of compounding offences under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 along with the use of inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS 2023. The Court emphasized that even after conviction, offences related to cheque dishonour can…
Recall Application Rejected in Dowry Cruelty Case Under Section 362 CrPC and Section 498A IPC: Calcutta High Court
The High Court at Calcutta delivered an important judgment on 20 March 2026 explaining the limited scope of recalling or modifying a final judgment under Section 362 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973. The Court refused to modify its earlier order in a criminal case involving allegations under Section 498A IPC and…
Fair Dealing vs Defamatory Content in Media Disputes Explained Under Copyright Act, 1957 and Defamation Law: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment on 20 March 2026 in the case of TV Today Network Limited versus News Laundry Media Private Limited, dealing with issues of copyright infringement, fair dealing, defamation, and commercial disparagement. The judgment was delivered by Justice C. Hari Shankar and…
Liability of Insurance Company and Compensation in Motor Accident Case Explained Under Sections 56 and 166 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: Chhattisgarh High Court
The High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur delivered a significant judgment on 20 March 2026 in a motor accident compensation case, clarifying the liability of the insurance company under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988. The Court examined issues relating to absence of a valid fitness certificate, liability of insurer,…
Subsequent Tree Growth on Land Approved for Development Does Not Make It ‘Deemed Forest’: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court delivered a crucial judgment clarifying the concept of deemed forest under Section 2 Forest Conservation Act 1980. The Court held that mere growth of trees or vegetation on land cannot automatically convert it into forest land, especially when the land is already designated for development under a…
Refuses to Stall Release of Web Series ‘Anali’, Directs Petitioner to Statutory Remedy: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court delivered an important ruling concerning OTT content regulation under Information Technology Rules 2021. The court refused to stop the release of a web series and emphasized that when a statutory remedy is available, the High Court should not interfere under Article 226 Constitution of India.…
Death Sentence Upheld in Brutal Child Rape-Murder Case, Conviction of Sonu Singh Confirmed: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court delivered a significant and serious judgment confirming the death penalty in a child rape and murder case under Section 302 Indian Penal Code and Section 6 Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The case State of Punjab versus Sonu Singh highlights how courts evaluate…
