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₹36.50 Crores Authorized to Clear Victim Compensation Arrears, ₹12.26 Crores for Mediator Fee Arrears: State Tells Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has taken strict note of delays in payment of victim compensation and mediator fees, warning the State of Kerala of strong action including attachment of treasury accounts. The matter highlights serious concerns regarding implementation of victim compensation mechanisms and mediation…
Sessions Court Cannot Take Cognisance of Offences Under Drugs and Cosmetics Act Without Committal by Magistrate: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court in a significant ruling clarified the legal position regarding cognisance of offences under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940. The judgment was delivered by Justice N J Jamadar while deciding a writ petition filed by a pharmaceutical firm challenging criminal proceedings initiated against it. The…
Family Court Must Adopt Sensitive Approach in Custody Cases, Child’s Welfare Paramount Over Litigants’ Rights: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has delivered an important judgment highlighting that in child custody disputes, courts must adopt a sensitive and child-centric approach. The decision was passed by Justice J C Doshi while hearing a petition filed by a mother challenging the order of a Family Court. The High Court stressed that…
Acquittal in sexual Trafficking Case, Prosecutrix’s Testimony Found Unreliable: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment in Geeta Arora @ Sonu Punjaban vs State, where it set aside the conviction of the accused in a case involving allegations of trafficking and sexual exploitation of a minor. The case was decided in CRL.A. 413/2020 by Justice Chandrasekharan Sudha. Allegations and…
Culpable Homicide Conviction Upheld, Husband Acted in Loss of Self-Control After Finding Wife with Lover: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court delivered its judgment in the case of Hasmukhbhai Bhurabhai Vasava versus State of Gujarat, examining whether the appellant’s act that caused his wife’s death was due to grave and sudden provocation or a deliberate act of violence. The case arose from an incident on the night of July 31, 1997,…
FSL Request Rejected in Cheque Dishonour Case, Burden of Proof Lies on Accused, Trial Court Order Upheld: Delhi High Court
The judgment in Yasiv @ Yasir Zaidi vs Man Mohan Arora was delivered by the Delhi High Court. The case arises out of proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, relating to dishonour of a cheque and the accused’s challenge to trial court orders refusing forensic examination of signatures.…
‘Genocide’; Prima Facie Case Made Out, Court Refuses to Quash 1984 Kanpur Anti-Sikh Riot Cases: Allahabad High Court
The judgment in Pradeep Agarwal vs. State of U.P. and Another was delivered by the Allahabad High Court. The petitions were filed by multiple accused persons seeking quashing of criminal proceedings related to the 1984 Anti Sikh Riots in Kanpur. The case deals with serious criminal allegations arising out of large…
“No Right to Choose Posting,” Transfer of FCI Officer Upheld: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court delivered an important judgment on March 24, 2026 in the case of Gaganpreet Singh Wazir versus Food Corporation of India and others. The Court upheld the transfer of a Food Corporation of India officer to Uttar Pradesh and clarified key principles governing transfer in public service.…
Clarifies ‘Intended Use’ in Fertilizer Exemption, Supreme Court Rules on Naphtha Tax Dispute
The Supreme Court of India on March 25, 2026 delivered a crucial judgment in the case of M/s Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd versus Commissioner of Central Excise and Service Tax. The Court clarified the meaning of “intended use” under excise exemption notifications and ruled in favour of the public sector…
Courts Cannot Direct State to Take Over Churches in Religious Disputes, Takeover of Six Churches Set Aside: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court on March 24, 2026 delivered a significant judgment clarifying the limits of judicial intervention in religious disputes. The Division Bench comprising Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishna S. set aside a 2024 order of a Single Judge that had directed district authorities to take…
