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Marriage Dissolved Using ‘Doctrine of Frustration’, Family Court’s Void Ruling Overturned: Patna High Court
The dispute arose between Manoj Kumar @ Munna and his wife Nita Bharti, who were married in October 2007 under the Special Marriage Act before a Marriage Officer in Begusarai. Soon after marriage, the wife alleged harassment, including abuse, caste-based humiliation, and dowry demands, and filed for divorce under…
Ex-CM Ajit Jogi’s Son Convicted for Murder of NCP Leader Ram Avtar Jaggi, Life Sentence Imposed: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a major development, the Chhattisgarh High Court on 02.04.2026 convicted former MLA Amit Jogi in the sensational murder case of Nationalist Congress Party leader Ram Avtar Jaggi. The case was decided in appeal filed by the CBI challenging the earlier acquittal by the trial court. The Division Bench comprising Chief…
Delay in Filing Appeal Cannot Be Justified on Ground of Inability to Understand Lower Court Order: Delhi High Court
On 6th April 2026, the Delhi High Court delivered its observation in a case concerning delay in filing an appeal under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The matter involved Advocate Ajit Kumar Gola, who had filed the petition in person, challenging a Sessions Court order discharging an accused and…
Quashing of FIR on Basis of Compromise in Matrimonial Dispute Under Section 482 CrPC and Domestic Violence Act: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on 02.04.2026, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh at Shimla, presided by Hon’ble Justice Sandeep Sharma, decided the case of Sumit Kumar & Others versus State of Himachal Pradesh & Another. The petition was filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C seeking quashing of FIR and related…
Doctors Granted Bail in NDPS Case as Grounds of Arrest Not Provided in Writing as per ‘Mihir Shah’ Verdict: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India recently granted bail to two medical professionals in a narcotics case involving Tramadol tablets. The decision was based on the failure of authorities to supply the grounds of arrest in writing prior to their production before the Magistrate, a requirement under Articles 21 and 22 of the…
Custody Granted to Father After Child Placed in Orphanage Due to Neglect by Mother’s Side, ‘Only Substantial Meal Was School Lunch’: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court delivered an important judgment in a habeas corpus petition concerning the custody of a minor child. The petition was filed by the father alleging neglect and abandonment of the child by the mother and grandmother, which ultimately resulted in the child being placed in an orphanage. Family…
Inadequate Assistance by Government Empaneled Lawyers Flagged, ‘Proper Assistance Not Being Rendered’: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court raised serious concerns regarding the functioning of the office of the Advocate General-cum-State Law Officer while hearing a matter related to recovery proceedings under the U.P. Minor Minerals (Concession) Rules, 1963. The case involved recovery action taken against the Petitioner without…
Public Advertisement Can’t Replace Direct Communication to Employees for Promotion: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court delivered an important judgment in a service law dispute involving Junior Engineers of the Road Construction Department, Government of Jharkhand. The case arose when several eligible employees were denied promotion to the post of Assistant Engineer (Civil), while their juniors were promoted…
Inquiry Officer Acting as Prosecutor and Denial of Cross-Examination Vitiates Departmental Proceedings: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court delivered a significant judgment in the case of Gopal Krishan, a former Enforcement Inspector of Jammu Municipal Corporation, who challenged his dismissal from service. The Petitioner was accused of failing to act against unauthorized constructions in his assigned ward, which…
Status of Bhumidar Cannot Be Revised if Conditions Under Section 122-B(4-F) of UP Zamindari Abolition Act Are Satisfied: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently delivered an important judgment interpreting Section 122-B(4-F) U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act. The case was filed by the Petitioner, a Scheduled Caste agricultural labourer, who had been in possession of agricultural land located at Village Laglesra, Pargana Asiwan…
