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Father Recognised as Natural Guardian After Mother’s Death, Held Most Suitable for Minor’s Welfare, Habeas Plea Allowed: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court delivered an important judgment on 22 April 2026 in a child custody matter involving a 13-month-old minor. The case titled Akshit Pandey (Minor) and Another versus State of U.P. and others was decided by a bench of Justice Sandeep Jain. The petition was filed by the father seeking custody of…
Probate Liable to Be Revoked for Non-Impleadment of Necessary Parties and Suppression of Facts: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court in the case of S. Leorex Sebastian and another VERSUS Sarojini and others delivered an important ruling regarding probate proceedings and rights of interested parties. The judgment was delivered by a bench of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, emphasizing fairness and transparency in…
Asharam Trust Appeals Dismissed, Land Forfeiture and Eviction Orders Upheld: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court delivered a significant judgment on 17 April 2026 in the case of Sant Shri Asharam Ashram versus State of Gujarat & Others, bringing an end to a long-standing land dispute. The matter arose when Sant Shri Asharam Ashram Trust challenged actions taken by revenue authorities regarding land…
Accused Acquitted in Cheque Bounce Case Under Section 138 NI Act After Full Payment, Compounding Allowed: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh, presided over by Justice Sumeet Goel, decided a criminal revision petition filed by V.K. Singh and another in CRR-179 of 2018 (O&M). The petition challenged the earlier orders passed by the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Faridabad and the Sessions Judge, Faridabad…
Maintenance Cannot Be Claimed from Man if DNA Test Establishes He Is Not the Child’s Father: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court decided a significant case titled Nikhat Parveen @ Khusboo Khatoon VERSUS Rafique @ Shillu, where the issue revolved around maintenance for a child born during marriage. The dispute arose after matrimonial differences between the parties, who were married in 2016, leading to legal proceedings under…
UK Decree Not Enforced, Summary Judgment Denied Fair Trial to Indian Firm: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a crucial judgment refusing enforcement of a foreign decree passed by a UK court. The Court held that such enforcement must strictly comply with Section 13 of the Code of Civil Procedure and principles of natural justice. It ruled that a judgment passed without granting proper…
Trusted Relationships Cannot Replace Proof in Money Transactions, Cogent Evidence Essential: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court dealt with a petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) in the matter titled NG Dev versus State and Others, registered as CRL.M.C. 1236 of 2017. The petitioner had challenged the orders of both the Trial Court and the Revisional Court, which had refused to…
Plaint Cannot Be Rejected After “Mini-Trial”, Suit in ₹53 Crore Dispute Restored: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on 21 April 2026 delivered an important judgment clarifying the scope of Order VII Rule 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The Court held that a plaint involving complex commercial transactions cannot be rejected at the initial stage if it discloses a valid cause of action. The ruling…
Probate Revoked for Suppression of Heirs, District Court Order Restored: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a significant judgment clarifying the law relating to probate and revocation under Section 263 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925. The Court held that probate obtained by suppressing material facts and without notifying interested parties is liable to be revoked. This ruling…
‘Jail Shouldn’t Dilute Rights of Prisoners with Disabilities’ Oversight Entrusted to High-Powered Committee: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on 21 April 2026 delivered an important order focusing on the rights of prisoners with disabilities. The Court emphasized the need for proper implementation of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 along with constitutional safeguards under Article 14 of the Constitution of India and…
