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Child Care Leave Policy Protects Motherhood, Denial Violates Rights of Mother and Child: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court delivered an important judgment emphasizing that the Child Care Leave Policy is crucial for protecting motherhood and ensuring the welfare of children. The Court highlighted that denying such leave can violate not only the rights of the mother but also the rights of the child, which are protected…
Accused in Rape and POCSO Case Cannot Be Declared ‘Proclaimed Offender’, Only ‘Proclaimed Person’: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying the legal distinction between a “proclaimed offender” and a “proclaimed person” under Section 82 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The Court held that in cases involving Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 6 of the POCSO Act, an accused…
Bail Granted to Man Accused of Operating Fake Embassy, Posing as ‘Consul’: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to an accused involved in a sensational case of allegedly running a fake embassy and posing as a diplomat. The Court considered the stage of investigation and legal provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, while deciding the bail application. Background of the Case The…
‘Not a Sudden Quarrel’ Murder Conviction Upheld for Killing Friend Over ₹200 Loan: Bombay High Court ‘
The Bombay High Court upheld the conviction and life imprisonment of an आरोपी who murdered his friend over a minor dispute of Rs 200. The Court clarified that such an act cannot be treated as a “sudden quarrel” and clearly falls under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, dealing with punishment for murder. Background…
Advocate Cannot Become a PIL Petitioner to Advance Clients’ Cause, May Amount to Professional Misconduct: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court on 16 April 2026 delivered an important ruling concerning misuse of Public Interest Litigation. The case titled Surendra Kumar Sharma versus Union of India and others was heard by a bench comprising Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice Kshitij Shailendra. Facts of the Petition The…
‘Performing Daughter's Marriage a Pious Obligation in Hindu Way of Life’ Short-Term Bail Granted to Convict: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently granted short-term bail to a convict to enable him to attend his daughter’s wedding, recognizing the importance of familial obligations. The case titled Desh Raj versus State of U.P. was heard by Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra. Conviction and Sentence Details The appellant Desh…
Probe Ordered into Wife’s Income in Maintenance Case, Trial Court Rejection Set Aside: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court on 15 April 2026 passed a significant order in a maintenance dispute, allowing a husband to seek details of his wife’s employment and income. The case titled Arvind Kumar versus Smt. Namita was decided by Justice Baljinder Singh Sandhu, arising from proceedings pending before the Family Court…
Landlord’s Right to Terminate Tenancy for ‘Bona Fide Personal Cultivation’ Extinguishes Upon Sale of Land: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court on 15 April 2026 delivered an important judgment concerning tenancy rights and landlord claims under agricultural law. The case titled Vinayak Vasudev Tilak (Deceased) versus State of Maharashtra and others was heard by Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan, involving a dispute over termination of…
Bail Cancelled in 808 Kg Contraband Case, Minor Defects in Charge Sheet Not a Ground for Default Bail: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court on 15 April 2026 set aside a trial court order granting statutory (default) bail to three accused persons in a major narcotics case involving seizure of over 808 kilograms of ganja. The matter titled Senior Intelligence Officer, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence versus Santhosh Kumar…
‘Abuse of Process’ to Pressurise Govt Officials, Contempt Plea Over False Transfer Claim Dismissed with ₹5,000 Costs: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court recently delivered a strict judgment against misuse of judicial process by dismissing a contempt petition filed by Krishan Gopal Kumawat. The Court also imposed a cost of Rs. 5,000 on the petitioner for presenting false and misleading facts regarding compliance of an earlier court order. Claim…
