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PIL Against Construction of 'Sainya Dham' War Memorial Dismissed, Land Not Found to Be Forest Land: Uttarakhand High Court
In a significant ruling, the Uttarakhand High Court clarified the application of the Forest (Conservation) Act 1980 in land classification disputes. The case titled Vikesh Singh Negi versus State of Uttarakhand and Others was decided on 2 April 2026 by a Division Bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari and Justice Subhash…
Able-Bodied Person Cannot Avoid Maintenance by Pleading Unemployment: Uttarakhand High Court
In an important judgment, the Uttarakhand High Court clarified the legal responsibility of a father to maintain his minor children under Section 125 CrPC. The case titled Dheeraj Kapoor versus State of Uttarakhand and Others with Ridhi Kapoor and Another versus Dheeraj Kapoor was decided on 2 April 2026 by Justice…
FL2 Liquor Licence in Madurai Village Cancelled, Public Interest and Panchayat Objections Cited: Madras High Court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court delivered an important judgment emphasizing public interest in liquor licensing matters. In the case of T Sathiskumar versus State Government of Tamil Nadu and Others, the court quashed an FL2 liquor licence granted to a recreation club due to violation of statutory…
Permanent Alimony Enhanced in Divorce Case Under Sections 13 & 25 of Hindu Marriage Act: Rajasthan High Court
On 01 April 2026, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur delivered an important judgment in the case of Dr. Narpat Singh versus Smt. Shobha Kunwar. The Division Bench comprising Justice Arun Monga and Justice Yogendra Kumar Purohit decided two connected appeals arising out of a Family Court judgment…
Cheque Dishonour Case: Criminal Revision Jurisdiction under BNSS and Scope of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 with Judicial Commentary: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court delivered an important judgment in cheque dishonour law, reinforcing the presumption of liability under Negotiable Instruments Act 1881. In the case of Mohinder Singh versus Tirath Ram, the court upheld the conviction of the accused and dismissed the criminal revision petition.…
Minor Cannot Be Denied Hearing, Ex Parte Succession Certificate Set Aside: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered an important judgment protecting the legal rights of minors in civil proceedings. In the case of Deepesh Maheswari and Another versus Renu Maheswari and Others, the court set aside an ex parte succession certificate, holding that denial of proper representation to a minor legal…
Court Protects Personality Rights of Preacher Aniruddhacharya Against AI Deepfakes and Meme Content: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has delivered an important order protecting the personality rights of spiritual preacher Aniruddhacharya against misuse through modern technologies like AI-generated deepfakes and meme content. The case highlights growing legal concerns under the Information Technology Act 2000 and principles of…
Consensual Sex Outside Marriage by Woman Is Promiscuity, Not Misconception of Fact, Rape FIR Quashed: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court delivered a crucial judgment clarifying the distinction between consensual relationships and allegations of rape under Section 376 Indian Penal Code. The Court held that a prolonged consensual physical relationship between adults cannot be treated as rape on the ground of…
Order Quashing FIR Recalled for Failure to Consider Handwriting Expert Report: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court delivered a significant ruling highlighting the importance of considering all material evidence in criminal proceedings. The Court allowed a review petition and recalled an earlier order which had quashed an FIR involving serious offences under Section 420 Indian Penal Code, Section 467…
Earning Mother Need Not Be Made Party in Child Maintenance Claim Against Father, Court Must Consider Joint Income: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court delivered an important judgment on 1 April 2026 in the case of Arvind Kumar vs State of U.P. and Another, clarifying key principles related to child maintenance. The decision was given by Justice Madan Pal Singh, where the Court held that an earning mother does not need to be formally made a…
