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Mother Allowed to Sell Minor’s Property for Education, Trial Court Order Set Aside: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court delivered an important judgment in a case concerning guardianship and property rights of a minor. The case was filed by Smt. Doli, a widow and mother of a minor girl Vanshika, who approached the Court seeking permission to sell her daughter’s share in joint family property. The appeal arose…
WhatsApp Notice Not Valid for Arrest Under Section 41A CrPC, Cop Convicted for Contempt Over Arnesh Kumar Guidelines Violation: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court recently convicted a police officer for contempt of court after the petitioner’s arrest was carried out solely based on a WhatsApp intimation, without issuing a valid notice as required under Section 41-A of the CrPC. Justice Praveer Bhatnagar emphasized that a WhatsApp message cannot…
Husband Has No Share in Wife’s Inherited Parental Property Under Hindu Succession Act: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently clarified the legal position regarding property inherited by a female Hindu from her parents under Section 15(2)(a) of the Hindu Succession Act 1956. The Court held that if such a female Hindu dies intestate, the property shall devolve upon her father’s legal heirs and not upon…
Only Government, Not Subordinate Authority, Can Impose Penalty After Superannuation as Per Rules: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court has delivered an important judgment clarifying that after retirement, only the Government has the authority to impose penalties in departmental proceedings. The Court held that subordinate authorities cannot pass such orders once an employee has superannuated, even if the proceedings were…
Perjury Pleas Cannot Be Used to ‘Arm-Twist’ Opponents, S.340 CrPC Application Dismissed: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has issued a strong warning regarding the misuse of Section 340 CrPC, stating that such applications are increasingly being filed not for genuine cases of false evidence but to pressure the opposite party and delay judicial proceedings. Background of the Dispute The case arose from a family…
No Anticipatory Bail on Mere Summons in Complaint Cases? Issue Referred to Larger Bench: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has raised an important legal question regarding the maintainability of anticipatory bail under Section 482 BNSS in complaint cases involving non-bailable offences. The Court has referred the issue to a Larger Bench to settle the legal position, especially when an accused has already been…
Exaggeration of Husband’s Income in Maintenance Pleas Doesn’t Automatically Amount to Perjury: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently clarified an important legal issue regarding maintenance disputes under Section 125 CrPC and perjury proceedings under Section 340 CrPC. The Court observed that it is commonly seen that wives tend to exaggerate the income of their husbands while seeking maintenance, but such…
Contempt Proceedings Dropped Against Who Advocate Alleged Judge Was Working Under ‘Government Pressure’: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently dealt with an important matter involving Section 2(c) of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, which defines criminal contempt. The case arose from allegations made by an advocate against a judge during court proceedings. The Court ultimately decided to close the contempt proceedings…
Consent, Age Proof and Acquittal in Alleged Rape Case Under IPC and POCSO Act Explained: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench, in the case of Shriram S/o Ukandrao Wasnik vs State of Maharashtra delivered a significant judgment on 26 March 2026 dealing with serious charges under Section 376(3) Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Section 6 Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. The Court examined…
Advocate Entitled to Only One Vote Despite Multiple Memberships: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court delivered an important judgment addressing irregularities in the electoral process of Bar Council elections in West Bengal. The case was filed by Gautam Das, who raised serious concerns regarding the voter list prepared for the Jalpaiguri Bar Association booth, alleging duplication and multiple…
