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Bail Denied to Accused in Fake Government Job Promise Recruitment Fraud Case: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court considered a case arising from FIR No. 0022 dated 24 January 2024 registered at Police Station Sadar Narnaul, District Mahendergarh, under Sections 406, 420, 465, 467, 468 and 471 of the Indian Penal Code. The allegations were that three accused persons - Sonu, Vikram @ Vikram Singh,…
Joint Account Holder Who Hasn’t Signed Bounced Cheque Cannot Be Prosecuted Under Section 138 NI Act: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently delivered an important judgment regarding criminal liability in cheque bounce cases under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The Court held that a joint account holder who has not signed the disputed cheque cannot be prosecuted merely because the bank account was jointly…
Love Story, POCSO Conviction and Family Life Turn Courtroom Battle in Landmark Judgment: Calcutta High Court
The High Court at Calcutta, Circuit Bench at Port Blair, delivered a significant judgment on 8 May 2026 in CRA/4/2024 and CRA/5/2025, where the appellant Roshan Lakra challenged his conviction under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The case was heard by Justice Arijit…
SC/ST Act Case in Delhi Family Dispute Quashed, Abuse Inside House Not in ‘Public View’: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India recently quashed criminal proceedings against four members of a family in a dispute arising out of a property conflict in Delhi. The case involved allegations under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and related provisions of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The judgment was…
State and Police, Not Just Judges, Responsible for ‘Tarikh Pe Tarikh’; Reforms Directed to Tackle Criminal Case Delays: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has made strong observations regarding the increasing pendency of criminal cases in district courts and stated that delayed justice is not only because of judicial officers but mainly due to failures by the State Government, police department and forensic laboratories. The Court referred to…
Hate Speech Case Against VCK Chief Thol Thirumavalavan Quashed: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has quashed the criminal proceedings initiated against Thol Thirumavalavan, chief of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), in an alleged hate speech case. The Court held that the prosecution failed to comply with mandatory legal requirements under Section 196(1A) CrPC and also failed to file the…
Restoration of ‘4PM’ YouTube Channel Ordered, Temporary Blocking of ‘Objectionable’ Videos Directed: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ordered restoration of the YouTube channel “4PM” after it was blocked following directions issued by the Central Government under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. The Court balanced concerns of national security with the right to…
No Medical Evidence and Vague FIR, 3 Men Acquitted in 1983 ‘Gang-Rape’ Case Involving 7-Month Pregnant Woman: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court acquitted three accused persons in an old gang rape case registered in 1983 after finding serious doubts in the prosecution story. Justice Avnish Saxena passed the judgment and granted benefit of doubt to Hetram, Shanker and Bhudat. The Court set aside the May 1984 judgment of the Additional…
Recovery of ₹2.61 Crore Excess Land Compensation Upheld, Public Money Cannot Be Retained Illegally: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh upheld recovery proceedings against a landowner from Anantnag who had received excess compensation in a National Highway land acquisition matter. Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal ruled that unlawful retention of public money amounts to unjust enrichment and cannot be protected…
Pendency Defeats Purpose of Remand, Decision Ordered in 14-Year-Old Land Case Within Two Weeks: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court passed an important order in a long-pending land ceiling dispute involving the heirs of Late Shahjirao Angre. The matter was heard by Justice Milind Ramesh Phadke on 6 May 2026 in Writ Petition No. 15776 of 2026 titled Smt. Jyotsana Raja Angre & Others versus State of Madhya Pradesh &…
