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Supreme Court Sets Aside Himachal High Court Order Quashing FIR in Alleged Property Grab Case
The Supreme Court restored an FIR in a property fraud case and held that the High Court wrongly quashed the investigation at an early stage. The judgment was delivered by Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta on 17 March 2026 in the case of Sharla Bazliel versus Baldev Thakur and others. Background of the Case…
Procedure Must Be Followed, FIR Under UP Gangsters Act Against Alleged Gang Leader Quashed: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, ruling that mandatory procedural requirements were not followed while preparing the Gang Chart. The case, Gabbar Singh alias Devendra Pratap Singh versus State of U.P. & Ors., highlights the importance…
Can You Undo What Your Lawyer Said in Court?, Court Delivers Strong Verdict in Haryana Murder Case: Punjab and Haryana High
The Punjab and Haryana High Court passed a strict order refusing to recall a previous bail order in a murder case. The Court clearly held that statements made by a lawyer in court are binding on the client. The case titled Ankit Rawal versus State of Haryana also resulted in imposition of ₹20,000 cost on the…
Notice Issued on Plea Alleging Flaws in Driving Licence Issuance Process and Road Safety Failures: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has taken serious note of issues related to road safety and irregularities in the issuance of driving licenses under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988. The Court issued notice on a petition raising concerns about systemic failures in ensuring proper driving standards and accountability in road…
Calls for Streamlining of Bail Prosecution, Says Higher Police Authorities Unaware of Ground-Level Work: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court refused to grant anticipatory bail in a serious criminal case involving allegations of sexual assault, cruelty and domestic violence. The order was passed by Justice Girish Kathpalia while dealing with an application filed under Section 438 CrPC for anticipatory bail. The Court also expressed…
Friendly Interaction on Valentine’s Day Not a License for Forced Sex Under POCSO Act: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered a significant order in a bail application under Section 4 POCSO Act, Section 64(1) BNS, and Section 137(2) BNS. The Court clearly ruled that friendship or meeting on Valentine’s Day does not amount to consent for sexual relations. The decision was given by Justice Girish Kathpalia while…
Seeks Explanation from Deepika Newspaper for Misleading Report on Court Order: Kerala High Court
The case titled Shaji J Kodankandath versus State of Kerala and others came before the Kerala High Court where the Court took serious note of a misleading newspaper report. The Bench clearly stated that no order had been passed directing any probe, contrary to what was published in the media. Bench details and strict…
Earning Wife Still Entitled to Maintenance, ₹15,000 Support Upheld: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court delivered an important judgment in Lalitkumar Jivrajbhai Vaghela versus State of Gujarat & Another, reinforcing the legal principle that a wife’s earning capacity alone cannot deprive her of maintenance. The Court upheld the Family Court’s order granting ₹15,000 monthly maintenance to the wife…
Court Allows Additional Documents in Cheque Bounce Prosecution, Explains Principles Under Section 138 NI Act and Section 311 CrPC: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court in Deepak Talwar versus Income Tax Office delivered a significant ruling on 13 March 2026, explaining important legal principles that are also widely applied in Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act cheque bounce cases. The judgment by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna clarified how courts can allow…
Lease Renewal, Eviction and Scheme Benefit Dispute Under West Bengal Government Premises (Tenancy Regulation) Act, 1976: Calcutta High Court
The case titled The West Bengal Small Industries Development Limited and Others versus M/s. Twinstar Industries and Others was decided on 19 March 2026 by the High Court at Calcutta. The matter was heard by Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya and Justice Supratim Bhattacharya. The dispute arose between the appellant…
