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Additional Entry of Changed Name in Marriage Register Allowed After Wife’s Religious Conversion: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has delivered an important judgment clarifying the rights of spouses married under the Special Marriage Act 1954 when one of them changes religion after marriage. The Court held that even though major corrections are not permitted in marriage registers under the Kerala Registration Rules,…
Rent Dispute Not Reopened; Eviction Cleared on Ground of Landlord’s Business Requirement: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a judgment delivered on 07.01.2026, upheld the eviction order passed by the Additional Rent Controller, North-District, Rohini Courts, New Delhi. The Division Bench was not involved as the judgment was delivered by Hon’ble Justice Anup Jairam Bhambani. The case arose under section 25B(8) of…
Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 - Liability of Drawer for Cheque Issued as Security and Dishonour Due to Account Blocked – High Court of Himachal Pradesh
Background of the Case The present case involves the accused, Mr. Ramesh Kumar, who had issued a cheque of ₹2,50,000/- to the complainant, Mr. Suresh Sharma, as security against an advance payment of ₹2,30,000/-. The cheque was dishonoured with an endorsement ‘account blocked’, and the complainant filed a complaint…
Divorced Daughters Eligible for Family Pension if Proceedings Commenced Before Parent’s Death: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court recently delivered a significant judgment regarding the entitlement of a divorced daughter to family pension. The Division Bench, comprising Acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen, held that a divorced daughter is eligible for family pension if she was financially…
Conviction of Father for Rape of Minor Daughter Upheld; Court Examines POCSO Act, 2012 and IPC Provisions: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur delivered a significant judgment on 08 January 2026 in a criminal appeal filed by Manoj, who challenged his conviction for committing rape on his own minor daughter. The case highlights strict judicial approach under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and…
Victim’s Notional Income Enhanced Based on Overseas Remittances Despite Lack of Formal Salary Proof: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that the notional income of an accident victim employed abroad can be reasonably enhanced based on factual circumstances, even if the claimant fails to produce a salary certificate authenticated under the Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Oaths and Fees) Act, 1948. Justice Harisankar V.…
Appeal Against Conviction Dismissed; 10-Year Sentence in Minor Rape Case Upheld: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court dismissed a criminal appeal filed by Suresh K., confirming his conviction for repeatedly raping a minor girl. The High Court held that the evidence on record was clear, trustworthy, and sufficient to sustain the conviction and sentence imposed by the trial court under the Indian Penal Code and…
Negotiable Instruments Act Comment: High Court Clears Accused in Cheque Bounce Case After Finding No Personal Liability – Himachal Pradesh High Court, Shimla
Introduction of the Case This news relates to an important decision delivered by the High Court of Himachal Pradesh at Shimla in a criminal revision concerning Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The case explains how a cheque bounce case can fail when the complainant is unable to prove that the accused had…
Suo Motu Proceedings Initiated to Ensure Compliance with Supreme Court Directions on Remission Policies: High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has taken suo motu cognizance to monitor and supervise the implementation of policies relating to remission and premature release of life convicts in the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The Court initiated the proceedings to ensure effective compliance with…
Tenant Must Prove Readiness to Pay Rent Including Interim Standard Rent to Claim Protection under Section 12(3)(b) Bombay Rent Act: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has clarified an important legal position under the Bombay Rents, Hotel and Lodging House Rates Control Act, 1947, holding that a tenant seeking protection from eviction under Section 12(3)(b) must prove that he was ready and willing to pay not only the standard rent and permitted increases, but…
