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Bonafides of Explanation for Condonation of Delay Must Be Examined First: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court delivered an important judgment on 23 March 2026 in the case titled Neha Jaykishore Mehrolia Versus Rahul Sisodia. The Court dealt with a delay condonation application involving a delay of 654 days under Section 5 of Limitation Act 1963 in an appeal against a judgment declaring a marriage…
Cognizance Barred Under Section 195 CrPC Without Complaint by Public Servant, Not by FIR or Investigation: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh delivered an important judgment on 23 March 2026 in the case titled Mushtaq Ahmad Ganie Versus Union Territory of J&K and Another. The case dealt with the interpretation of Section 195 of Criminal Procedure Code 1973 and the scope of powers under Section 482 of Criminal…
Order Dissolving Ad-Hoc Committee Managing Ski and Snowboard India Upheld: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has delivered an important judgment on 24 March 2026 regarding the powers of sports bodies and their internal management. The case involved a dispute between Indian Olympic Association and Ski and Snowboard India, where the main issue was whether an ad hoc committee could be appointed to control…
Proceedings Against Auditor in False Statement Case Quashed Under Companies Act, 2013: Calcutta High Court
In a significant judgment dated 23 March 2026, the High Court at Calcutta under Criminal Revisional Jurisdiction decided the case of Vishal Sharma Versus The State of West Bengal and Another. The matter was heard by Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta, where the petitioner Vishal Sharma, a Chartered Accountant and statutory…
Acquittal in Rape Case Under Section 6 POCSO Act and Section 376 IPC Due to Unreliable Evidence: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court at Nagpur Bench delivered a significant judgment on 23 March 2026 in a criminal appeal filed by Kamlesh Ashok Gaidhane. The case involved serious allegations under Section 363 IPC, Section 376(2)(n) IPC, Section 376(2)(i) IPC and Section 6 Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.…
Revision Dismissed Due to Absconding Accused, Maintainability Issue Explained Under Section 34(2) MP Excise Act and Section 397 CrPC: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur delivered a significant judgment on 20.03.2026 dealing with the maintainability of a criminal revision filed by an absconding accused. The case was decided by Justice Avanindra Kumar Singh, who dismissed the revision petition on the ground that it was not maintainable due to…
Order Directing Minority School to Issue Fresh Show-Cause Notice to Teacher Dismissed by Unauthorised Person Upheld: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying the procedure for dismissal of a teacher under Section 36(1) Gujarat Secondary Education Act 1972. The Court upheld the Tribunal’s decision and ruled that a minority school must issue a fresh show-cause notice before imposing punishment if the earlier…
Rape Conviction Set Aside Due to Lack of Corroboration and Material Contradictions: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court delivered a significant judgment acquitting four accused persons in a serious criminal case involving allegations under Section 4 POCSO Act and Section 376D IPC. The Court emphasized that conviction in criminal cases must be based on clear, consistent, and reliable evidence. The Division Bench…
Procedure for Notice Service and Appeal Hearing in Trademark Registration Dispute Explained Under Trade Marks Act, 1999: Bombay High Court
The High Court of Bombay at Goa passed an order on 18 March 2026 in a trademark appeal dealing with procedural compliance under the Trade Marks Act 1999. The case highlights the importance of proper service of notice before proceeding with a trademark appeal. Background of the Case The appeal was filed by Latambarcem…
No Indefeasible Right to Compel State to Conclude Exam Process When Paper Leak May Have Benefited Candidates: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court delivered an important judgment regarding fairness in public examinations and the impact of paper leaks. The Court held that candidates do not have an absolute right to demand completion of a tainted examination process, especially when the integrity of the exam is compromised. Background of…
