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Acquittal Appeal in Dowry Death and Kidnapping Case Dismissed After Evidence Appreciation Under IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court delivered a significant judgment on 18 April 2026 in a criminal appeal filed by Bipin Bihari challenging the acquittal of the accused persons in a dowry death case. The Court examined provisions under Section 498A IPC, Section 304B IPC, Section 364 IPC, Section 201 IPC and Section 3/4 of the Dowry…
US Custody Order Rejected, Child’s Welfare Held Paramount, Father’s Plea Dismissed: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court delivered an important judgment on 21 April 2026 in a child custody dispute involving international elements. The Court refused to enforce a foreign custody order and emphasized that the welfare of children is the highest consideration under Indian law. Background of the Dispute The case…
Anticipatory Bail Granted Under Section 14A(2) of SC/ST Act in Cheating and Atrocities Allegation Case: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court at Ranchi delivered an important judgment on 18 April 2026 in a criminal appeal filed under Section 14 A (2) Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The case involved serious allegations under Section 451, 504, 506, 420 IPC along with Section 3(1)(r) and…
Victim’s Right to Appeal Against Acquittal in Cheque Bounce Case Recognised Under Section 372 CrPC and Section 413 BNSS: Orissa High Court
The High Court of Orissa delivered an important judgment on 17 April 2026 explaining the rights of a victim in cheque bounce cases. The case was filed by Ashok Kumar Pati against Jagannath Barik after the trial court acquitted the accused in a cheque dishonour matter. The Court clarified the correct legal remedy…
Father Cannot Avoid Child Maintenance Due to Loans or Mother’s Job, ₹8,000 Interim Relief Upheld: Uttarakhand High Court
The Uttarakhand High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying the scope of Section 125 CrPC and upheld the right of a minor child to receive maintenance. The Court refused to interfere with an order directing the father to pay ₹8,000 per month as interim maintenance. Background of the family dispute The case…
Pension Not Payable If Employee Fails to Exercise Mandatory Option Under 1984 Model Pension Rules Adopted by Municipality: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying pension entitlement of municipal employees under West Bengal Municipal (Employees' Death cum Retirement Benefits) Rules, 2003 and Model Pension Rules 1984. The Court held that an employee cannot claim pension if he failed to exercise the mandatory…
₹1.25 Crore Drug Pricing Demand Quashed Over 10-Year Delay, Violation of Natural Justice Cited: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court delivered a significant judgment protecting fairness in administrative actions by setting aside a huge demand of ₹1.25 crore raised against a pharmaceutical company. The Court emphasized that even government authorities must follow Principles of Natural Justice and cannot act after unreasonable…
Section 225 BNSS Allows Magistrate to Seek Police Assistance Without Directing Registration of FIR: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court dealt with a petition filed by Jogendra Pal challenging an order of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bhadra. The dispute arose after the Magistrate, instead of directing registration of an FIR, chose to proceed with a limited inquiry under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023…
Acquittal Set Aside in Cheque Bounce Case Under Negotiable Instruments Act Over Running Account and Limitation Dispute, Fresh Hearing Ordered: Madras High Court
The present case arises from a criminal appeal filed by Pramod Kumar Daga, Proprietor of M/s Ambica Genpower, Chennai against the judgment of acquittal dated 24.04.2017 passed by the trial court in C.C.No.3498 of 2011. The respondents include M/s Insulation House and its partners and mandate holder, who were accused…
No Proof of Harassment Over Demand for ‘Radio’, Husband Acquitted in 1982 Abetment to Suicide Case: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling under the Indian Penal Code Section 306, the Allahabad High Court acquitted a man accused of abetting the suicide of his wife in a case dating back to 1982. The Court held that the prosecution failed to prove harassment or any direct act that could have led the woman to take her own life.…
