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HDFC Bank Directed to Remit ₹38.04 Lakhs to Businessman Who Lost Money in Cyber Fraud: Bombay High Court
The matter before the Bombay High Court involved a writ petition filed by Subodh C. Korde, a Pune-based businessman, who became a victim of cyber fraud resulting in loss of ₹38.04 lakh from his bank accounts. The petition was filed against HDFC Bank, along with other authorities including Union of India, RBI, ICICI…
No Discrimination Between Landowners Based on Purpose of Acquisition, Rent Payable if Possession Taken Before Acquisition: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court addressed an important issue relating to land acquisition and compensation in a writ petition filed by M/s. Devi Construction LLP against the State of Maharashtra and other authorities, including the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation. Facts of the Case The petitioner contended that its land…
Non-Publication of Section 4(1) Notice in Gazette and Local Newspapers Vitiates Land Acquisition: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The matter before the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court arose from an intra-court appeal filed by the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir challenging the decision of the writ court, which had quashed land acquisition proceedings concerning land situated at village Batapora, Shopian belonging to the respondents.…
Disciplinary Action Can Be Initiated Against RPF Personnel Based on Video Clips Even Without Victim Complaint: Bombay High Court
The matter before the Bombay High Court involved a writ petition filed by Rajesh Sahadeo Jangid, a constable in the Railway Protection Force (RPF), challenging his removal from service. The disciplinary action was taken after a departmental inquiry found him guilty of misconduct based on video evidence of an incident…
‘Only Prima Facie Case Is Considered at Charge-Framing Stage’ Relief Denied to Book Editor Accused of Insulting Quran: Allahabad High Court
The matter before the Allahabad High Court involved a criminal revision petition filed by Dr. Madan Gopal Sinha, who was working as an editor of a book. The case arose from allegations that a published book contained insulting and offensive remarks against Islam and the Holy Quran, allegedly disturbing communal…
Acquittal in Gondia Child Sexual Assault Case Under POCSO and IPC Section 376(2)(f)(i) Due to Unreliable Testimony and Lack of Medical Corroboration: Bombay High Court
The matter before the Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench involved a criminal appeal filed by Someshwar S/o Shriram Ambule, challenging his conviction by the Sessions Court, Gondia in Special (POCSO) Case No. 24 of 2016. The appellant had been convicted for offences under Section 376(2)(f)(i) of the Indian Penal Code,…
Conviction Upheld Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act in ₹20 Lakhs Cheque Bounce Loan Dispute: Court
This case was decided by the Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class (NI Act), Rohini, Delhi, on 09 April 2026, where Sanjeev Bisla filed a complaint against Sonia Madan under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 for dishonour of cheque amounting to ₹20,00,000. The Court after detailed examination convicted…
Improbable for Elderly In-Laws with Medical Ailments to Assault Daughter-in-Law, S.498A IPC Case Quashed: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court delivered a significant judgment quashing criminal proceedings against a 67-year-old father-in-law and a 61-year-old mother-in-law accused under Section 498A IPC, Section 3 Dowry Prohibition Act, and Section 4 Dowry Prohibition Act. Justice Chaitali Chatterjee Das held that continuing such…
Acquisition Lapses if 80% Compensation Not Paid Before Taking Possession Under Section 17A: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh examined a dispute concerning land acquisition for construction of an institute, where the State invoked urgency provisions under Section 17 Land Acquisition Act, 1990 but failed to comply with mandatory compensation requirements. The Court held that such failure resulted…
Subedar’s Plea Closed After Army Admits Procedural Lapses in Service Extension Screening, Fresh Firing Test Ordered: Delhi High Court
The present matter relates to a service extension dispute involving Nai. Subedar Ramakant Singh, who approached the Delhi High Court after being denied extension of service in the Indian Army. The dispute arose from allegations related to his performance in mandatory firing tests, which are part of the screening…
