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‘Undesirable for National Security’ BSF Personnel’s Dismissal Upheld for Taking Bribes to Declare Candidates ‘Fit’: Calcutta High Court
The matter before the Calcutta High Court involved dismissed BSF personnel Md. Farhad Zaman, who challenged his removal from service. The case arose out of serious allegations connected with the 2018 recruitment process for Constable (GD) in various Central Armed Police Forces including CAPFs, NIA, SSF and Assam…
Conviction Cannot Be Based on Contradictions, Brothers Acquitted in Attempt-to-Murder Case After 19 Years: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court delivered a significant judgment on 08 April 2026, setting aside the conviction of two brothers, Naba Kumar Koley and Gunadhar Koley, who were earlier found guilty under Section 307 IPC and Section 324 IPC. Justice Chaitali Chatterjee (Das) held that the prosecution failed to establish the case…
Reissue of Minor’s Passport Without Father’s Name Directed After He Gave Up Custody: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment protecting the rights of a minor child and her mother by allowing reissuance of a passport without mentioning the father’s name. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav passed the order while hearing a writ petition filed by the mother seeking correction in her daughter’s…
Aadhaar Correction Delays Questioned, UIDAI Directed to Act Swiftly: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court recently addressed delays in correcting basic details in Aadhaar records, emphasizing that citizens should not be forced to approach courts for routine administrative matters. Justice Ajit Kumar noted the increasing trend of judicial intervention in matters that are otherwise administrative in…
Child’s Welfare Paramount, Foreign Court Orders Not Decisive, Cross-Custody Pleas Dismissed: Delhi High Court
In an important child custody dispute, the Delhi High Court dismissed cross petitions filed by estranged parents over custody of their US-born daughter. The case arose after the mother brought the child to India in June 2022, leading to a legal conflict between the parents regarding custody rights. Dispute and Foreign…
Lawyer Cannot Be Prosecuted for Defamation for Statements Made on Client’s Instructions: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court held that a lawyer cannot be prosecuted for defamation for statements made on the basis of instructions given by a client. The case arose from a criminal complaint filed against an advocate JN Naresh Kumar, who was accused along with his client in a defamation dispute…
Nursing Council Asked to Consider Setting Up Grievance Redressal Mechanism for Nurses: Delhi High Court
In a significant public interest litigation, the Delhi High Court addressed concerns regarding the absence of an effective grievance redressal system for nursing professionals. The petition was filed by the Indian Professional Nurses Association against the Union of India and others, highlighting the difficulties…
Plea Against PNB Restored, Part Cause of Action Arises Where Authority Passes Order: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court restored a writ petition filed by Subodh Chandra Saha, a former employee of Punjab National Bank (PNB), who sought compassionate allowance under the Punjab National Bank Employees' Pension Regulations 1995. The petitioner had been removed from service in 2013 and was…
Bail Cannot Be Denied Under UAPA on Uncorroborated Approver Testimony and Telephonic Links: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
In an important judgment, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh granted bail to the appellant Amin Allaie in a case involving serious allegations under Section 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Sections 8 and 21 of the NDPS Act, and Sections 17, 18 and 20 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).…
1999 Quadruple Murder Conviction Upheld Based on Minor Sons’ Testimony Against Mother and Her ‘Lover’: Allahabad High Court
In a significant criminal law judgment, the Allahabad High Court upheld the conviction and life imprisonment of Tarsem Singh in a brutal quadruple murder case that took place on the intervening night of May 18 and 19, 1999. The case involved the murder of four persons including the husband, his first wife, his mother,…
