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Default Bail in Haldwani Violence Case Set Aside, Accused Directed to Surrender: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on 06 May 2026 delivered a crucial judgment setting aside the Uttarakhand High Court order which had granted default bail to accused persons in the Haldwani violence case. The Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta held that the investigation was conducted properly…
₹301 Crore CCI Penalty Against Grasim Set Aside: NCLAT
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on 06 May 2026 set aside a penalty of ₹301.61 crore imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Grasim Industries Limited. The penalty was related to allegations of abuse of dominant position in the viscose staple fibre market. The tribunal remanded the…
CONFED Directed to Pay 7 Years’ Salary, Non-Payment Held Violation of Right to Livelihood: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on 06 May 2026 delivered a strong judgment in favour of an employee whose salary was withheld for several years. The Court directed the Haryana State Federation of Consumer Co-operative Wholesale Stores Limited to pay nearly seven years of pending salary, holding that non-payment of…
Mediation Must Be Voluntary, Court Refuses to Force Settlement in Kalyani Family Property Dispute: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court on 04 May 2026 delivered an important judgment clarifying the legal position on mediation in civil disputes. The Court refused to refer a long-pending family property dispute to mediation, holding that mediation cannot be forced on parties without their consent. Background of the Case The dispute…
Group Company Assets Can Be Considered in Holding Company’s CIRP in Earth Infra Case: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on 06 May 2026 delivered a significant judgment protecting the interests of homebuyers in stalled real estate projects linked to Earth Infrastructure. The Court restored resolution plans approved earlier and criticized the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority for delays and failure…
Revision Petition Dismissed in Minor Rape Case Under CrPC and POCSO Act: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on 05 May 2026 delivered an important judgment in a criminal revision petition filed by GOURV @ GOLDY. The case was decided by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Saurabh Banerjee, where the petitioner challenged the order of the Trial Court under Section 397 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking to set aside…
Constitutional Functionaries Entitled to ‘Hon’ble’ Honorific, Civil Servants Not Included: Allahabad High Court
In an important observation, the Allahabad High Court on 5 May 2026 addressed the issue of proper protocol while referring to constitutional authorities. The matter arose in the case of Harshit Sharma And 2 Others vs State Of U.P. And 2 Others, where the Court examined the manner in which a public figure’s name was…
Arrest Stayed in Matrimonial Dispute, Police Notice Lapse and Alleged Harassment Flagged: Delhi High Court
In a significant order dated 5 May 2026, the Delhi High Court heard the case of Sonia Bansal & Anr. vs State of NCT of Delhi & Anr. The petition was filed seeking protection of life and personal liberty in connection with a matrimonial dispute between petitioner no. 1 and her husband. The dispute escalated after an…
Father Throwing Tennis Ball at Child During Visitation, Attempt to Take Him Away Not ‘Assault’: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court delivered an important judgment on 05 May 2026 in the case of Subhadeep Chakraborty versus State of West Bengal and Another. The matter arose from a matrimonial dispute where the petitioner, being the father, was granted visitation rights to meet his six year old son at the court premises.…
Liability of Directors in Cheque Dishonour Case Clarified After Company Liquidation Under Negotiable Instruments Act: Delhi High Court
In an important judgment dated 04 May 2026, the Delhi High Court decided the case of Raj Kumar Jain vs M/S Shree Balaji Enterprisies And Anr. The matter arose from a business transaction where a Memorandum of Understanding was executed for the purchase of 18 auto tippers. A total amount of Rs. 45,00,000 was paid as…
