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Locked House and Incomplete Address Did Not Justify Substituted Service Without Further Inquiry, Ex Parte Decree Set Aside: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur has set aside an ex parte judgment and decree after finding that the defendants were not properly served with court summons before the trial court proceeded against them. The appeal was filed by Kanta Devi, Himanshu, Deepanshu and Preksha against an order dated 29.08.2024 of the…
Conviction Upheld in ₹80,000 Cheque Dishonour Case After Cheque Returned with “Account Closed” Remark: Delhi Court
A Delhi sessions court has dismissed Jagmohan’s appeal against his conviction in a cheque-dishonour case brought by Sunita Devi @ Sunita. The case concerned a cheque for Rs. 80,000, which was returned unpaid with the remark “Account Closed.” Sunita Devi told the trial court that she had lent Jagmohan Rs. 25,000 on 29…
Plea Seeking Election Expense Deposit and Five-Year Ban on Resigning MLAs Rejected: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has dismissed a public interest petition seeking new restrictions on elected legislators who resign voluntarily and later seek to contest elections again. Advocate K.Suthan filed W.P.No.36274 of 2026 against the Union of India, the Election Commission of India, the Chief Electoral Officer, Tamil…
Journalists Protected from Coercive Steps in ‘Gerua Gundami’ FIR Over Anandabazar Patrika Article: Calcutta High Court
The Supreme Court has allowed an appeal filed by Sanu Varghese Shoukkathali, the complainant in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The dispute arose after the High Court, in revision, had ordered a fresh trial from the stage of defence evidence. The High Court had relied on the Supreme…
Victim Cannot Introduce Evidence During Trial That Was Not Included in Chargesheet: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court has dismissed a criminal revision petition filed by Shashmita Nayak, who sought to introduce a pen drive as evidence during an ongoing trial. Justice V. Narasingh passed the judgment on 19th September, 2026 in CRLREV No. 997 of 2025. The case arises from S.T. Case No. 35 of 2022, connected to…
Husband Accused of Attacking Wife Inside Court Granted Bail After She Withdraws Matrimonial Cases: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has granted regular bail to Vijay Kumar in a case arising from an alleged attack on his wife inside court premises. The order was passed on 23rd September, 2026 in Bail Application No. 3088/2026. The case concerns FIR 91/2025, registered on 28th January, 2025 at PS Dwarka South, Dwarka, Delhi,…
State Best Equipped to Decide Land Requirement for Airport, Farmers’ Challenge to Purandar Airport Site Rejected: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by three agriculturists challenging the selection of “Site 1A” for the proposed Greenfield Airport at Purandar, Pune, and opposing the acquisition of their agricultural land. The petition was filed by Pandit Shivaji Kumbharkar, Vikas Kaluram Kumbharkar and…
Hindu Joint Family Presumption Weakens with Remote Relationships, Decades of Separate Residence, Cultivation and Possession: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed Regular Second Appeal No. 2461 of 2011, upholding earlier court decisions that rejected a suit for partition of family properties. The appeal was filed by Mahadevappa, dead by LRs, including Smt. Yellamma, Hanumanthappa, Smt. Shanthamma, Smt. Sharada and others, against Sri…
Supreme Court Questions Use of PIL to Challenge Tender Based on Claims of Competing Bidders: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has given O.P. Mehta three months to complete road work that was originally awarded to him on 15 March 2024, while hearing Civil Appeal No. 12968 of 2026 arising from SLP (C) No. 2036 of 2025. The dispute concerns the upgradation of the Matiana, Mahori to Chhaila road, Km. 0/00 to 25/650, under PMGSY…
Non-Bailable Warrant Issued Against Panna Collector in Contempt Case: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur has issued a non-bailable warrant against Smt. Usha Parmar, Collector, District Panna, in a contempt petition filed by Smt. Javin Ara Rizvi. The case is CONC No. 7054 of 2025. Notice in the contempt petition had been issued on 4 December 2025. Court’s observation The High…
