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Regular Congregational Religious Activities on Private Land Not Immune from State Regulation: Allahabad High Court
In an important ruling, the Allahabad High Court clarified the scope of religious freedom under Article 25 Constitution of India and Article 26 Constitution of India, stating that while private prayers are protected, large-scale or regular religious gatherings can be regulated by the State in the interest of public…
Father-in-Law Cleared in Dowry Cruelty Case, Acquittal Upheld in Bride Burning Allegations: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court on 1 May 2026 delivered relief in a long-pending dowry death case titled Narendra Singh vs State of Madhya Pradesh & Connected Appeals. The Court carefully examined evidence and set aside the conviction under Section 498A Indian Penal Code, while also refusing to restore…
Plea Against Tribune Trust Dismissed, Contractual Service Disputes Not Maintainable Under Writ Jurisdiction: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court delivered an important judgment in the case of Pooja Taneja vs. The Tribune Trust and Others, clarifying the scope of Article 226 Constitution of India in matters related to private employment disputes. The Court held that disputes arising purely from contractual employment with…
Criminal Proceedings Quashed on Compromise in Matrimonial Dispute Under Section 498A IPC and Section 4 Dowry Prohibition Act: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court in the case of Rishikesh Kumar Singh vs State of Bihar and Another delivered an important judgment on 19 February 2026, explaining how criminal proceedings in matrimonial disputes can be quashed when parties settle their issues. The judgment was passed by Justice Sunil Dutta Mishra. Background of…
Interim Protection Granted Ahead of Wedding, No Arrest Directed Until Bail Plea Decided: Bombay High Court
In a significant relief, the Bombay High Court granted interim protection from arrest to Pratik Ramchandra Gogawale, considering his upcoming marriage. The Court directed the police not to take coercive steps until his anticipatory bail plea is decided, highlighting the importance of personal liberty under criminal…
Summoning Order Against BJP MLA Karnail Singh Set Aside in Defamation Case Filed by Satyendar Jain: Delhi Court
In a significant ruling, a Delhi Court set aside a magistrate’s order summoning BJP MLA Karnail Singh in a criminal defamation case filed by Aam Aadmi Party leader Satyendar Jain. The Court clarified that proper legal scrutiny under Section 356 BNS is necessary even at the initial stage before issuing summons.…
Moneylife’s Appeal Against Ex Parte Order to Remove Reports on Manoj Sandesara Rejected as ‘Premature’: Delhi Court
In an important decision, a Delhi Court dismissed an appeal filed by financial media platform Moneylife against an ex parte interim order related to alleged defamatory content. The Court clarified the legal position regarding appeal maintainability under Order 39 Rule 1 2 CPC and emphasized that parties must first…
₹1,000 per Sq Ft Land Value Restored in Nandi Infrastructure Dispute, Karnataka High Court Order Set Aside: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court delivered a major judgment in a land compensation dispute involving Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises Ltd. and landowners B. Gurappa Naidu and others. The Court restored the land valuation at ₹1,000 per square foot and clarified the limits of Article 227 of Constitution of India regarding…
Arrest Memo Sufficient to Explain Charges, Plea Challenging CBI Arrest Rejected: Uttarakhand High Court
The Uttarakhand High Court delivered an important judgment in the case of Ravi Kant vs Central Bureau of Investigation, where the Court examined whether an arrest memo containing key allegations is sufficient to meet constitutional safeguards. The case revolved around the legality of arrest and judicial custody under…
₹164.91 Crore Refund Ordered to Auction Buyer in DDA Land Dispute, Conveyance Deed Set Aside: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court in the case of Reliance Eminent Trading and Commercial Pvt. Ltd. vs Delhi Development Authority delivered a significant judgment directing refund of a massive amount after failure of land acquisition. The bench comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar emphasized the…
