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Bail Cancelled in Dowry Death Case, Supreme Court Slams ‘Mechanical’ Approach of Patna High Court, Orders Accused to Surrender Within a Week
The Supreme Court of India delivered a strong judgment cancelling bail granted in a dowry death case and emphasized that courts must adopt a cautious approach in serious offences. The decision was passed by a bench comprising Justice J B Pardiwala and Justice Vijay Bishnoi on 25 March 2026. The Court observed that a…
Cheque Bounce Appeal Dismissed, Principles Under Section 138 NI Act and Scope of Appeal Against Acquittal Reiterated: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court delivered a significant judgment in the case of Akshay Aggarwal versus Anil Gupta and another, dismissing an appeal filed against acquittal in a cheque bounce case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The Court emphasized the limited scope of interference in…
Supplying Fake Medicines to Government Hospitals Weakens Public Trust in Healthcare, Bail Cancelled: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court delivered a crucial judgment in the case of State of Maharashtra versus Robin, holding that offences involving circulation of spurious drugs pose a serious threat to public health and cannot be treated lightly at the stage of granting bail. The Court emphasized the grave nature of such offences,…
NCLT Approval to Settlement Scheme Does Not Dilute Criminal Charges in NSEL Scam: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court delivered a significant ruling in the case of M/s 63 Moons Technologies Limited versus Union of India, making it clear that approval of a One Time Settlement (OTS) by the National Company Law Tribunal does not absolve the accused from criminal liability in the NSEL Scam. The case involves serious…
‘Consent Immaterial in Legal Marriage’, Section 377 IPC Charge Against Husband Quashed: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court delivered a significant ruling in the case of X versus State of Madhya Pradesh, partly allowing a petition filed by a husband seeking quashing of an FIR registered against him and his family members. The case involved serious allegations including cruelty, sexual abuse, unnatural…
Mere Suspicion on Wife’s Character Without Instigation Not Abetment to Suicide, Husband Acquitted: Uttarakhand High Court
The Uttarakhand High Court delivered a significant judgment in the case of Sunil Dutt Pathak versus State of Uttarakhand, clarifying that mere suspicion of a spouse’s character or mental harassment, without any proximate act of instigation or intentional aiding, does not constitute abetment of suicide under Sections…
Vicarious Liability of Independent Director Under Section 138 NI Act Explained: Delhi High Court
This case arose from a dispute involving cheque dishonour under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The matter was heard on 25 March 2026 in the case of Manish Goyal vs S P Realtors. The dispute focuses on whether an Independent Director can be held liable for offences committed by a company under Section 138…
Dowry Cruelty Case Against In-Laws Quashed Due to Vague Allegations and 7-Year Delay: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered an important judgment on 25 March 2026 in a matrimonial dispute related to allegations under Section 498A Indian Penal Code and Section 354 Indian Penal Code. The Court examined whether criminal proceedings against in-laws could continue when allegations were general, unsupported,…
Higher Pension Claim Allowed Despite Missing Employer Records, Employee Rights Protected Under EPF Law: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court delivered a significant judgment safeguarding the rights of employees seeking higher pension benefits. The Court ruled that employees cannot be denied pension merely due to missing records maintained by employers, reinforcing the welfare nature of pension laws. Background of the Case The case…
Slams Safety Lapses, Orders Compensation for Deaths of Three Children in Hydel Tank Incident: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court delivered a significant judgment holding government authorities liable for negligence that resulted in the tragic death of three minor children. The Court emphasized that failure to ensure basic safety measures amounts to violation of Article 21 of Constitution of India.…
