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Mutual Divorce Plea Rejected, One-Year Separation Requirement Not Fulfilled: Patna High Court
In an important matrimonial decision, the Patna High Court on 24 April 2026 clarified the strict requirement of Section 13(B) Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 regarding mutual divorce. The Court refused to interfere with a Family Court order and held that divorce by mutual consent cannot be granted unless the mandatory…
In Head-On Collision, Liability Cannot Be Fixed on One Driver Alone Without Careful Scrutiny of Circumstances: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered an important judgment clarifying principles of negligence in road accident cases under Motor Vehicles Act Law On Negligence. The Court held that in cases of head-on collision, it is improper to place the entire blame on one driver without carefully examining the conduct of all…
Divorce Granted on Ground of Mental Cruelty Under Section 13(1)(i-a) Hindu Marriage Act: Jharkhand High Court
The High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi decided a divorce appeal filed under Section 19(1), Family Court Act, 1984. The Appellant, Abhishek Kumar Pathak, challenged the Family Court order which had refused divorce from his wife Asha Pathak. The High Court upheld the Family Court decision and ruled that no legally proved…
Conviction Upheld in Cheque Bounce Case, Presumption of Legally Enforceable Debt Reaffirmed Under Section 138 NI Act
The Sessions Court at Bengaluru has delivered an important judgment under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act 1881, confirming the conviction of an accused in a cheque bounce case. The Court emphasized the legal presumption in favour of the complainant once issuance and signature on cheque are admitted. Background…
Jurisdictional Objection Rejected by Arbitrator Cannot Be Independently Challenged Under Sections 34 or 37: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has clarified an important legal position under the Section 16 Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, holding that a party cannot independently challenge an arbitral tribunal’s decision on jurisdiction during ongoing proceedings. The Court ruled that such challenges can only be raised after…
₹8 Lakh Compensation Granted in Train Fall Death Case, Tribunal Rejection Set Aside: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court has delivered an important judgment under Section 124-A Railways Act 1989, granting compensation to the parents of a युवक who died after falling from a moving train. The Court clarified that unproven allegations of suicide cannot be used to deny rightful compensation in railway accident cases.…
‘Non-Duty’ Tag for Suspension Period Upheld, Employee’s Appeal Against DVC Dismissed: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has delivered a significant ruling in a service matter, clarifying the application of Service Regulations relating to suspension and disciplinary action. The Court upheld that a long suspension period can be treated as “non-duty” if the employee is not fully exonerated and also confirmed that…
‘Government Attempted to Shield Politicians’, CBI Probe Ordered in Transformer Tender Scam Involving Senthil Balaji: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court delivered a significant judgment in a corruption-related public interest litigation involving allegations of a ₹397 crore transformer procurement scam. The Court examined the conduct of the State authorities and the DVAC (Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption) and expressed serious…
‘Surprising NHRC Orders Inquiry into UP Madrasas but No Suo Motu Action on Lynchings, Vigilantism’: Justice Atul Sreedharan, Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court raised serious concerns under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 regarding the jurisdiction of the National Human Rights Commission in directing an inquiry into allegations against 558 aided madrasas in Uttar Pradesh. The case highlighted a judicial divide, with one judge strongly…
Cheque Dishonour Case Quashed, Criminal Liability Held Personal and Not Heritable Under Section 138 NI Act: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court delivered a detailed judgment under its criminal revisional jurisdiction, quashing proceedings in a cheque dishonour case. The Court held that criminal liability under the Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 is strictly personal to the drawer of the cheque and cannot be extended to legal…
