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Plea Amendment Restored in Eviction Case, High Court Overstepped Under Article 227: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment on 24 April 2026, clarifying the scope of Article 227 Constitution of India while dealing with amendment applications in civil cases. The Court held that High Courts cannot examine the merits of a case at the stage of deciding whether an amendment to a plaint…
Murder Conviction of Family Members Altered in Case Involving Man Who ‘Attempted’ to Rape Their Daughter: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court delivered an important judgment on 24 April 2026 in a criminal appeal where it examined the distinction between Section 302 IPC and Section 304 (Part-I) IPC. The Court converted the conviction of four accused persons from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder, considering the…
‘Pawan Khera Dragged Innocent Lady Into Controversy for Political Mileage, Custodial Interrogation Necessary’: Gauhati High Court
A major development took place on 24 April 2026 when the Gauhati High Court refused anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The court made strong observations regarding misuse of allegations for political purposes.…
Husband Cannot Escape Liability by Claiming Job Loss, Wife’s Income ‘Insufficient’, Maintenance Upheld: Karnataka High Court
The Supreme Court delivered an important ruling explaining the scope of appellate powers under Section 386 Cr.P.C. now replaced by Section 427 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The Court clarified that even if an accused does not file an appeal against conviction, the appellate court still has full authority…
School Ordered to Be Shut for Loan Default, Police Aid Directed for Takeover Under SARFAESI Act: Supreme Court
The case involved Chaitanya Public School and Junior College in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, where the management had defaulted on repayment of a loan exceeding ₹5 crore. The dispute arose after the secured creditor initiated recovery proceedings under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and…
Four Accused Discharged in 2006 Malegaon Blast Case, NIA Charges Set Aside: Bombay High Court
The case relates to the 2006 Malegaon serial bomb blasts that took place on 8 September 2006 in Maharashtra’s Malegaon, resulting in 31 deaths and over 300 injuries. Over the years, the investigation was handled by multiple agencies including the state police, ATS, CBI and later the National Investigation Agency…
High Court Cannot Appoint Arbitrator in International Commercial Disputes: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court delivered a significant judgment clarifying the law on appointment of arbitrators in International Commercial Arbitration. The Court held that a High Court does not have the power to appoint an arbitrator when one of the parties is a foreign entity. Such power lies exclusively with the…
Wife Pulled Up for Backing Out After Settlement, FIR Quashed Under Section 482 CrPC in Section 13-B Hindu Marriage Act Dispute: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh delivered an important judgment on 22 April 2026 in a petition filed under Section 482 CrPC read with Section 528 BNSS. The Court allowed the petition and quashed the criminal FIR, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings after a valid compromise and divorce…
IBC Cannot Be Invoked as Substitute for Execution of Civil Decree: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered an important judgment explaining that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code cannot be used as a shortcut to recover money awarded through a civil court decree. In the case of Anjani Technoplast Ltd. versus Shubh Gautam, the Court clearly held that insolvency proceedings are meant…
Misuse of Section 144 BNSS 2023 in Matrimonial Dispute, ₹15 Lakh Cost Imposed for False Maintenance Claim and Suppression of Facts: Allahabad High Court
The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad delivered a significant judgment on 23 April 2026 in the case of Ranjeet Singh versus Neetu Singh. The Court dismissed the petition filed under Article 227 Constitution of India, holding that the petitioner misused the legal process by filing misleading facts and suppressing…
