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Charge Orders in CBI Corruption Case Quashed, Trial Court Ignored Summoned Audio Evidence: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has set aside an order passed by a Special Judge in a corruption case after finding that the trial court framed charges without listening to crucial audio recordings connected to the alleged demand for bribe. The High Court held that once the trial court itself had called for the recordings, it…
‘There Is Corruption in Judiciary, Judges Need Not Be Treated as Holy Cows’: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition seeking a ban on the Tamil movie “Karuppu,” which was accused of portraying the judiciary in a negative and insulting manner. The court made strong observations on judicial transparency and freedom of artistic expression while refusing to interfere with the release and…
20-Year Sentence in Child Rape Case Upheld, Victim’s Testimony Sufficient Despite Intact Hymen: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has dismissed a criminal appeal filed by Satish Ray, also known as Satish Mandal and Satish Ch Ray, and upheld his conviction in a serious child sexual assault case involving a 9-year-old girl. The Court confirmed the sentence of 20 years rigorous imprisonment and ruled that the victim’s clear…
High Court Exercising Probate Jurisdiction Has Constitutional Power to Order Investigation into Irregularities in Estate: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that a High Court exercising probate jurisdiction under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 has the power to direct a police investigation if serious irregularities or fraudulent activities are noticed during administration of a deceased person’s estate. The judgment was delivered by a bench of…
Bail Denied to Accused Mother-in-Law in Case of 19-Year-Old Bride’s Death Within Eight Months of Marriage: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has refused regular bail to a woman accused in a serious dowry death case involving the suicide of a newly married woman within just eight months of marriage. The Court observed that allegations of dowry harassment, cruelty, and mental torture were grave in nature and required careful…
Voluntary Retirement Case of IPS Officer Involving Allegations of First and Second Marriage Decided Under Rule 16(2A) of All India Services: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered an important judgment on 26 May 2026 in the matter of Abdur Rahman versus Union of India. The case was related to rejection of voluntary retirement of an IPS officer by the Central Government. The Court examined the powers of the Central Government under Rule 16(2A) Of The All…
‘n-Hexane’ Not ‘Motor Spirit’ for Customs Duty, Revenue Appeal Against Reliance Industries Dismissed: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that imported product n-Hexane cannot be treated as a petroleum product or motor fuel merely because it has a flash point below 25 degrees Celsius. The Court held that the Customs Department failed to prove that the imported product was suitable for use as fuel in spark ignition engines.…
Accused Acquitted in Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Case Over Doubts About Friendly Loan and Complainant’s Financial Capacity: Delhi Court
A Delhi Court has acquitted an accused in a cheque bounce case filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, after holding that the complainant failed to prove the existence of a legally enforceable debt or liability. The judgment was delivered by Ms. Garima Garg, JMFC (NI Act)-08, Central District,…
Husband Cannot Escape Maintenance Liability by Claiming Wife Left Matrimonial Home Voluntarily: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has upheld a Family Court order directing a husband to pay maintenance to his estranged wife, holding that refusal or neglect under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code does not always need to be expressed through words and can also be inferred from the conduct of the husband. The judgment…
Police Directed to Trace Untraceable Employers for Recovery of Rescued Child Labourers’ Back Wages: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Police to actively assist authorities in tracing employers who became untraceable after child labourers were rescued during a labour raid. The Court passed the order to ensure recovery of unpaid back wages due to rescued minor children. The judgment was delivered by Justice…
