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Murder Conviction Converted to Culpable Homicide, Court Notes Continuous Provocation from Tobacco-Addicted Brother Led to Breaking Point: Bombay High Court
In a significant judgment interpreting the distinction between Section 302 IPC and Section 304 (Part I) IPC, the Bombay High Court reduced a man’s life imprisonment sentence to 10 years. The case involved Hemant Vasant Devrukhkar, who was originally convicted for murdering his own brother Sainath. Incident Leading to…
Truck Driver Convicted for Running Over 2-Year-Old, Court Invokes ‘Res Ipsa Loquitur’ Doctrine: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment on road accident liability under Section 279 IPC and Section 304A IPC, the Delhi High Court convicted a truck driver for causing the death of a two-year-old child. The Court applied the legal doctrine of res ipsa loquitur, meaning the facts themselves clearly indicate negligence. Incident…
Air Force Group Insurance Society Is ‘State’ Under Article 12 of Constitution: Supreme Court
In an important constitutional ruling, the Supreme Court of India has declared the Air Force Group Insurance Society as a State under Article 12 of the Constitution of India. The judgment was delivered on 16 March 2026 by a bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Vipul M Pancholi. The Court overturned the…
ED Appeal Dismissed in PMLA Case Over Freezing of Bank Accounts and Payment of Employee Salaries: Karnataka High Court
A significant judgment was delivered by the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru on 9 March 2026 in a dispute between the Directorate of Enforcement under the Ministry of Finance and Zo Private Limited. The case arose from the freezing of bank accounts of Zo Private Limited during an investigation under the Prevention…
Anganwadi Helper Has Preferential Right for Promotion as Worker, Transferee Cannot Claim the Post: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court recently held that when a vacancy arises at an Anganwadi Centre, the existing Anganwadi Helper working at that centre has a preferential right to be considered for promotion to the post of Anganwadi Worker. The Court further clarified that such a right cannot be defeated by transferring…
Child Victims Should Not Be Repeatedly Summoned in POCSO Trials, Court Emphasises Use of Video Testimony: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently held that minor victims in cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 must not be repeatedly summoned to court during trial proceedings or bail hearings. The Court observed that repeated appearances of child victims can cause serious psychological trauma and…
Sensitive Handling of Child Victims Needed, Repeated Summoning in POCSO Trials Causes Trauma: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has emphasized that the criminal justice process must be sensitive while dealing with child victims and other vulnerable witnesses, particularly in cases involving sexual offences. The Court observed that repeatedly summoning such victims during trial proceedings or bail hearings may lead to…
Trial Court Order Granting Home-Cooked Meals to Renukaswamy Murder Accused in Jail Set Aside: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court recently set aside a trial court order that had allowed home cooked food to certain accused persons lodged in prison in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case. The order was passed by Justice M Nagaprasanna while hearing a petition filed by the State of Karnataka challenging the decision…
Service Benefits to Missing CRPF Constable’s Father Cannot Be Denied for Want of Lodging Separate FIR: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court has ruled that the father of a CRPF Constable, M. Srikanth, who went missing during training, cannot be denied service or pensionary benefits merely because he did not lodge a separate missing complaint. The court quashed the ex parte removal of the constable from service and directed the…
Non-Existence of Arbitral Award and Setting Aside Purported Awards Under Section 34 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Explained: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court delivered an important judgment on March 13, 2026 in a dispute between Srei Equipment Finance Limited and Roadwings International Private Limited concerning the validity of arbitral awards allegedly passed in connection with two commercial contracts. The matter was heard by Justice Sabyasachi…
