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Premature Release Granted After 22 Years, Mechanical Rejections Not Allowed: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has ordered the premature release of Rajab Ali @ Babloo, who was convicted under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in 2005. His conviction was upheld by the higher courts in 2010. The petitioner had been in custody since January 2003, serving over 22 years of…
Cheque Bounce Case Against Director Quashed, Mere Board Role Not Sufficient for Liability: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment in Saroj Pandey vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors., deciding on the scope of director liability in cheque dishonour cases under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The Court clarified that merely being a director or signing board resolutions does not automatically make a…
Bail Granted to POCSO Accused Citing Marital Relationship and Birth of Child, “Crime Was Not Result of Lust but Love”: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court dealt with a bail application in the case titled Suneel Kumar versus State of Himachal Pradesh and another. The matter involved serious allegations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, where the accused sought regular bail under Section 483 Bharatiya Nagarik…
Legal Heirs of Deceased Defendant Can Pursue Appeal in Defamation Decree Affecting Reputation: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court addressed an important question regarding whether a defamation suit can continue after the death of the defendant. The case, Dhandapani (Died) and Others VERSUS Balaji, was decided on 07.04.2026 by Justice AD Maria Clete. The central issue was whether the second appeal filed by the defendant…
₹10K Cost Imposed on Bail Applicant for Failure to Disclose Earlier Bail Rejection: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court decided an important matter concerning bail and the duty of disclosure in criminal proceedings. The case titled Satnam Singh versus State of Punjab involved a petition seeking regular bail in an FIR registered under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The matter was heard by…
Advocates Directed to Approach Appellate Panel Under IT Rules Over WhatsApp Account Ban, Data Loss Grievance: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court considered a batch of petitions filed by practising advocates including Reepak Kansal, Dr. Adish C Aggarwala and Rohit Pandey, who challenged the banning of their WhatsApp accounts. The case, titled Reepak Kansal versus Union of India, raised important questions regarding digital rights, access to…
Plea Closed in MNLU Nagpur PhD Admissions After Nomadic Tribe Category Candidate Granted Admission: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently dealt with an important matter concerning reservation policy and admission rights in higher education. The case was filed by the Petitioner Dipak Namdev Kharat, who belongs to the Nomadic Tribe (NT) - C category, against Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur. The dispute arose when…
Rape Conviction Upheld Noting Migrant Woman’s Vulnerability, ‘Constraints Can Change Lives Drastically’: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court dealt with a criminal appeal filed by the Appellant Madan Singh in a rape case titled Madan Singh versus State. The case involved serious allegations under Section 376 IPC, where the accused challenged his conviction passed by the trial court. The matter was heard and decided on 07.04.2026 by a…
Absence Without Leave Cannot Be Treated as Desertion Without Inquiry Into Cause, Relief Granted to CRPF Constable: Punjab & Haryana High Court
On 7th April 2026, the Punjab and Haryana High Court delivered a significant judgment in a service matter involving a CRPF constable. The case titled Vivek Kumar VERSUS Union of India & Others was heard by Justice Sandeep Moudgil. The petitioner, Vivek Kumar, challenged the orders dated 15.12.2018 and 25.04.2019, by…
Murder Conviction in Rajasthan Bride Burning Case Confirmed, Key Dying Declaration Evidence Upheld: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of Shankar for murdering his wife, Sugna Bai, in Rajasthan. The incident occurred in October 2012, barely a month after their marriage. The prosecution stated that the victim had been facing abuse due to her husband’s alleged alcohol consumption and violent behavior. On the…
