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Acquittal of Son and Daughter-in-Law in Bihar Couple Burning Case Upheld, Court Slams “Sham Investigation”: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on March 11, 2026 upheld the acquittal of a man and his wife who had been accused of burning the man’s parents alive in Bihar. The case arose from a tragic incident that occurred on November 23, 2016 in Mahadeopur village, Bihar, when the house of an elderly lawyer and his wife caught fire…
Public Servant Convicted for Bribery Cannot Seek Acquittal Merely Because Co-Accused Was Acquitted for Not Proving Conspiracy: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India recently clarified that a public servant who personally demands and accepts a bribe can be convicted under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, even if the charge of criminal conspiracy fails and co-accused are acquitted. The judgment was delivered by a Bench comprising Justices Sanjay…
When Can Medical Treatment Be Withdrawn in ‘Best Interests of Patient’? Supreme Court Explains While Allowing First Passive Euthanasia
The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment concerning passive euthanasia and withdrawal of life sustaining treatment. A Bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV Viswanathan ruled that the “best interests of the patient” must be the primary consideration when deciding whether medical treatment…
Overzealous Investigation Fatal to Prosecution, Case Built on Public Perception Ends Up in Mess: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India recently delivered an important judgment highlighting the importance of fair and balanced criminal investigation. A Bench comprising Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice K. Vinod Chandran observed that an overzealous investigation can be as harmful to a criminal prosecution as a negligent or…
Protection Ordered for Muslim Man Threatened with Bulldozer Action Over Namaz on Private Property: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently passed significant directions concerning the protection of religious freedom and personal safety of a citizen. A Division Bench comprising Justice Atul Sreedharan and Justice Siddharth Nandan ordered the deployment of armed security guards for Haseen Khan, who approached the Court…
Registering Authority Cannot Usurp Powers of Civil Court to Cancel Sale Deed: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently delivered an important ruling regarding the powers of the registering authority in matters related to cancellation of property documents. The division bench consisting of Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice K Surender clarified that the registering authority cannot decide civil disputes…
Woman Acquitted of Husband’s Murder, Court Says Spouses Cannot Be Presumed to Always Be Together Inside House: Madras High Court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court delivered an important judgment on March 4, 2026, acquitting a woman who had earlier been convicted for the murder of her husband. The case titled Selvi VERSUS State involved allegations that Selvi murdered her husband Chellapandi inside their house in Virudhunagar district,…
CBI Probe Ordered into FIR Against ED Officers Over Alleged Assault on Accused at Ranchi Office: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court delivered an important judgment concerning a dispute between officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Jharkhand Police during the investigation of the Peyjal Scam. The case was heard by Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi in a criminal writ petition. The Court examined whether the FIR…
Sugarcane Cooperative Societies Not Multi-State Bodies After UP Bifurcation, Supreme Court Clarifies Status: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered an important judgment on March 10, 2026 clarifying the legal status of certain sugarcane cooperative societies after state reorganisation. The case arose after the creation of the State of Uttarakhand on November 9, 2000 under the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act 2000. Before the…
Valuation Report Not Mandatory for Share Capital Reduction Under Section 66 of Companies Act: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered an important judgment interpreting the provisions governing reduction of share capital under Section 66 Companies Act, 2013. The Court clarified that obtaining or circulating a valuation report from a registered valuer is not a mandatory statutory requirement when a company…
