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Peon’s Termination Set Aside, Non-Disclosure of Matrimonial Case Alone Not Enough to Prove Unfitness: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court delivered an important judgment on 05 May 2026 in the case of Bherugir versus State of Madhya Pradesh. The case involved termination of a compassionate appointee who was appointed as a peon after the death of his father, a government employee, in the year 2017. The appointment was given…
Resignation Ends Pension Rights, But Leave Encashment and NPS Funds Must Be Released: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court delivered an important judgment on 05 May 2026 in the case of Sandeep Bharali versus State of Assam and Others. The matter arose from a writ petition filed by Sandeep Bharali, who was working as a Junior Teacher at the Medical Institute, Jorhat and had served for more than ten years before…
‘Deeply Disturbing’ News Coverage During ED Case Hearing Flagged, Strong Caution Issued: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on 04 May 2026 delivered a significant order in a money laundering case registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The case originated from a March 2024 FIR by Delhi Police, followed by an Enforcement Case Information Report by the Directorate of Enforcement. The allegations involved…
UP Govt Directed to Pay ₹2 Lakh for Seizure and Hasty Auction of Vehicle Over Unproven Cattle Smuggling Claim: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court delivered a significant judgment in the case of Chandrabhan Kumar versus State of U.P. and 4 Others 2026, where it addressed arbitrary action by state authorities in confiscating and auctioning a vehicle. The petitioner, Chandrabhan Kumar, approached the Court challenging the illegal seizure…
Belated Production of Public Documents Refused Under Order 8 Rule 1-A CPC, Lack of Due Diligence Cited: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court delivered an important judgment in the case of Khem Singh versus Dila Ram concerning the late production of documents in a civil trial. The dispute arose from a civil suit filed in the year 2015, where the plaintiff sought declaration, possession, confirmation of joint possession,…
Partial Acquittal in Rape Appeal Under IPC and POCSO Act, Minor’s Consent Held Legally Irrelevant: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on 04 May 2026 delivered judgment in a criminal appeal filed under Section 374 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 read with Section 383 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 in the case of Suhail versus State. The appeal was filed against the judgment dated 11 November 2016 and sentence order dated 15 November…
‘Deeply Disturbing’ Coverage of PMLA Bail Hearing Flagged, Media Cautioned Against Influence: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court dealt with a significant matter involving allegations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act concerning a racket of spurious anti-cancer drugs. The case originated from a March 2024 FIR which accused a syndicate of refilling and selling fake high-value cancer medicines such as Keytruda and…
Divorce Granted Under Non-Existent Law Set Aside, Family Court Pulled Up for ‘Casual’ Approach: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court dealt with a significant matrimonial dispute in the case of Hafij versus Parveen Khatoon 2026, where a divorce decree granted by a Family Court in Banda was challenged. The husband, Hafij, approached the High Court against the order dated January 2026, by which the Family Court had allowed the…
Contempt Notice Issued to Advocate for Interrupting Court While Dictating Order: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court took serious note of misconduct by an advocate during a virtual court hearing. The matter arose in an appeal titled Vinod Kumar versus State of Haryana and others, where arguments had already been completed and the case was at the stage of dictation of the final order. The incident…
Marriage Declared Void for Violation of Section 5(iv) Hindu Marriage Act and Failure to Prove Valid Custom: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court at Bilaspur delivered an important judgment on 1 May 2026 in a matrimonial dispute filed by Ramshankar Patel against Smt. Pushpalata Patel. The appeal was filed under Section 19(1) Family Courts Act 1984 challenging the earlier decision of the Family Court, Janjgir dated 3 January 2024,…
