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Public Funds Cannot Be Given to ‘Favoured Few’; Audit Suggested of ‘Scandalously High’ Fees Paid to Government Law Officers: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court raised serious concerns regarding the manner in which public money is being spent on payment of fees to government law officers. The observations were made by Justice G.R. Swaminathan while deciding a writ petition relating to unpaid legal fees claimed by a former standing counsel of a municipal…
Cheque Bounce and Burden of Proof: Role of Revisional Court Under Debt Presumption - High Court of Himachal Pradesh
In a recent judgment, the court has provided an in-depth analysis of the application of Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (NI Act), especially in the context of revisional jurisdiction, presumption of legal debt, and the responsibilities of both the complainant and accused. The court dismissed a revision…
Trial Court Order Restored; Late Examination of Minor Child Witness Barred in Gujarat Dowry Death Case: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has pulled up the Gujarat High Court for allowing a late-stage change in a long-pending dowry death trial by permitting the examination of a minor child as a prosecution witness. The apex court restored the trial court’s refusal, holding that criminal trials cannot be endlessly prolonged on…
Passport Renewal Cannot Be Denied Due to Pendency of Criminal Case When Trial Court Has Permitted Renewal: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed that the right to travel abroad and the right to hold a passport are integral parts of personal liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The Court held that merely because criminal proceedings are pending, a citizen cannot be subjected to an indefinite…
Cheque Bouncing Scandal: Court Slams Accused, Upholds Conviction Under Negotiable Instruments Act – Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a significant case related to cheque dishonour, the court has upheld the conviction of the accused for violating Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. This section deals with the dishonour of cheques issued for discharge of a legally enforceable debt or liability. The court’s judgment reaffirms the…
Special School Principal and Teacher Convicted for Sexual Assault of Disabled Students: Mumbai POCSO Court
The Bombay High Court has acquitted Sanjay Hardas Bhagchandani, a private tuition teacher, who was earlier convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and Indian Penal Code for allegedly sexually assaulting his minor student. The judgment was delivered by Justice R. M. Joshi on 19…
Errors Repeatedly Creeping into Judicial Exam Question Papers; Course Correction Ordered: Uttarakhand High Court
The Uttarakhand High Court examined serious irregularities in the preliminary examination of the Uttarakhand Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Examination 2025, conducted by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) on 31 August 2025. The issue came before the Court after judicial aspirants…
Transfer of Income Tax Assessment Jurisdiction from Chandigarh to Goa Upheld as Being in Public Interest: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging the transfer of income tax assessment jurisdiction from Chandigarh to Panaji, Goa, holding that the Revenue authorities acted strictly within the framework of Section 127(2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The Court ruled that the transfer was…
IPR Disputes on Identical Issues Can Be Heard Together Even if Pending Before Non-Commercial Courts: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has delivered an important ruling clarifying that intellectual property disputes involving the same or overlapping subject matter should be heard together to avoid parallel proceedings and conflicting judgments, even if some cases are pending before non-commercial civil courts. The Court held that…
Sexual Assault Conviction under POCSO Act Quashed After Victim’s Testimony and Confession Found Unreliable: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered its judgment on 19th December 2025 in the appeal filed by Sanjay Hardas Bhagchandani, who was convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The case arose from allegations of sexual assault against a minor student. The trial court had…
