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Fresh Inquiry Ordered into Alleged Wrong Knee Surgery, Court Cites Violation of State Clinical Establishments Law: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted important relief to petitioner Mrs. Shobha Sharma, who complained that doctors operated on the wrong knee and that the inquiry into her complaint was conducted by an improperly formed committee. The Court examined whether the enquiry process followed by authorities complied with…
Arrest under Section 35 BNSS Is an ‘Individualized Act’; Distinct, Material-Backed Reasons Mandatory for Each Accused: Bombay High Court
In a major ruling on the interpretation of Section 35 BNSS, the Bombay High Court has held that arrest is an individual act, not a group-based action. The Court declared the arrest of corporate executive Chandrashekhar Bhimsen Naik illegal, stating that police cannot justify multiple arrests by giving common or…
University Cannot Reject Candidate’s Degree for Recruitment After Admitting Him to PhD on the Same Qualification: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has delivered a significant ruling on fair and consistent evaluation standards in university recruitment, holding that an institution cannot apply different criteria for the same qualification at different stages. The decision was passed on 24.11.2025 by Justice Sandeep Sharma in the…
POCSO Conviction of Yavatmal Man Upheld; Child’s Testimony Found Consistent and Trustworthy Despite Minor Gaps: Bombay High Court
In a significant decision reinforcing the strict mandate of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court upheld the conviction of Sheikh Rafique Sk. Gulab for committing sexual assault on a 13-year-old girl. Justice Nivedita P. Mehta delivered the judgment on…
Permanent Alimony Enhanced to ₹50 Lakh While Upholding Divorce of Judicial Officer Couple After Thirteen Years of Separation: Supreme Court
In an important ruling bringing closure to a long-pending matrimonial conflict, the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the divorce between judicial officer Rohit Vats and his estranged wife Sonia Virk, while increasing the permanent alimony to ₹50 lakh. The Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta…
Unemployed Highly Qualified Wife Entitled to Claim Maintenance from Husband: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that a woman who is highly educated but unemployed cannot be denied maintenance merely because she has the potential to earn. Justice Kauser Edappagath observed that under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), a woman is entitled to maintenance until she secures…
Interim Relief Denied to Indian Importer in ‘PL SUPREME’ Trademark Dispute with Chinese Manufacturer: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has refused to grant an interim injunction to Kolkata-based torch importer Parul Ruparelia and an associated entity in their trademark infringement and passing-off suit concerning the mark PL SUPREME. Justice Ravi Krishan Kapur held that the Chinese manufacturer Camme Wang and its associated…
Legitimacy of Power of Attorney and Board Resolution in Section 138 NI Act Case Decided: Gauhati High Court’s Ruling
Case Overview and Background In a significant judgment, the Gauhati High Court dealt with a petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, seeking the quashing of a complaint and proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881. The case arose from a complaint filed by M/S Gupta…
Petitioner’s Conviction in Cheque Dishonour Case Set Aside After 3-Year Delay and Successful Compromise - Jharkhand High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi has allowed the Criminal Revision Petition No. 1152 of 2025 filed by Mahesh Mehta, challenging his conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The case revolves around the dishonor of a cheque due to insufficient funds,…
Arbitration Clause in GeM Contract Becomes Inoperative Once Section 18 of MSMED Act Is Invoked Before MSME Council: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has held that Section 18 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (MSMED Act) provides a statutory dispute resolution mechanism that overrides any arbitration clause in contracts, including contracts under Government e-Marketplace (GeM). Justice Manish Choudhury delivered…
