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Conviction Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act in Cheque Dishonour Case Involving Property Transaction and Security Cheque Dispute
In a cheque dishonour dispute decided by the Court of JMFC (NI Act-09), Dwarka Courts, New Delhi, the complainants Bimla Devi and Updesh Gupta filed a case against accused Rakesh Sharma, proprietor of M/s Sainath Buildtech, alleging failure to honour financial commitments arising from a property transaction. The…
NCDRC Asked to Examine Claim That Web Copy of Its Order Differed From Certified Copy Supplied Later: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court in a writ petition titled Neerja v. UoI, bearing W.P.(C) 7059/2026, examined a serious allegation regarding discrepancy between an order uploaded on the official portal of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) and the certified copy later issued to the petitioner. The matter…
Life Imprisonment Awarded to 12 Convicts in Madhu Lynching Case Under SC/ST Prevention Law: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court in a major criminal appeal delivered its final judgment in the case arising out of the brutal lynching of a tribal youth, Madhu, who was killed in Attappady, Palakkad in 2018. The Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. and Justice K.V. Jayakumar decided the appeal titled…
Response Sought From WB Police Over SOP for Action Against Social Media Posts Targeting Judges: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has taken serious note of several allegedly defamatory YouTube videos and social media posts targeting judges and proceedings of the Court during the hearing of an ongoing matter. The Court expressed concern over “wanton aspersions” allegedly made against the Bench and members of the judiciary…
‘Her Story an Eye-Opener’ Convicting Husband for Wife’s Murder, Supreme Court Warns Against Forcing Women Back Into Abusive Marriages: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India in the matter titled Gour Acharjee Versus The State of Tripura & Ors. examined an appeal challenging the conviction of a husband for the murder of his wife and for subjecting her to cruelty under Section 302 IPC and Section 498A IPC. The judgment was delivered by a Bench comprising Justice…
Foreigners Tribunal Order Declaring Woman as Foreigner Upheld Under Section 9 of Foreigners Act, 1946: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by Chabiya @ Sabiya Begum @ Sabia Nessa challenging the order of the Foreigners Tribunal, Barpeta, which had declared her a foreigner who entered India after 25 March 1971. The judgment was delivered on 25 May 2026 by Justice Sanjay Kumar Medhi and Justice Pranjal…
Summer Vacation Directions Issued, Video Conferencing Hearings and Work From Home for Staff Mandated: Chhattisgarh High Court
The High Court of Chhattisgarh has issued important directions for functioning during Summer Vacation 2026 in view of circulars issued by the Supreme Court relating to optimum fuel utilization and promotion of vehicle pooling arrangements. The circular was issued by Registrar General Rajnish Shrivastava and includes…
In-Laws Cannot Be Forced to Provide ‘Permanent’ Home to Daughter-in-Law, Eviction Order Modified: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ruled that senior citizens cannot be legally compelled to provide permanent accommodation to their daughter-in-law under the law governing maintenance and welfare of parents. The Court clarified that although a daughter-in-law has a right to residence in a shared household, such protection…
Vinesh Phogat Allowed to Compete in Asian Games Trials, Motherhood Cannot Become a Disability: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has allowed Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials and observed that motherhood cannot be treated as a professional disadvantage for women athletes. The Court passed the important order while protecting the constitutional rights of female…
Woman Convicted Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act in ₹4 Lakh Cheque Bounce Case: Rohini Court
The Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class, Negotiable Instrument Act Court, North Rohini, Delhi has convicted Priyanka Kumari in a cheque bounce case filed by Rosy Chug under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The judgment was delivered on May 23, 2026 by Judicial Magistrate Gaurav Dahiya. The Court held…
