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No Parole for ‘Arranging’ Children’s Marriage or When Other Criminal Cases Are Pending, Relief Denied to Ex-MLA: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying the scope of parole under Uttar Pradesh Suspension of Sentence of Prisoners Rules 2007. The court held that parole cannot be granted to a convicted prisoner merely for arranging or fixing the marriage of their children and emphasized strict compliance…
Early Divorce Allowed, One-Year Marriage Rule Waived in Mutual Consent Case: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment allowing early divorce by mutual consent by waiving the mandatory waiting period under Section 14 Hindu Marriage Act 1955. The case titled Paras Jain & Anr. vs Nemo highlights how courts can relax legal conditions when a marriage has completely broken down at an…
Interpretation of Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and ‘Deemed Forest’ Concept in Urban Development Projects
The Supreme Court of India delivered an important judgment on 20 March 2026 in the case of Naveen Solanki vs Rail Land Development Authority, dealing with the interpretation of Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and the concept of deemed forest in urban development. The Bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice…
Transfer of Family Suit Allowed for Convenience of Parties Under Hindu Marriage Act: Gujarat High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment on 20 March 2026 in the case of Haris Nisar Langoo versus National Investigation Agency and Zamin Adil Bhat versus National Investigation Agency. The decision was given by Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Ravinder Dudeja. The case revolves around bail in a serious…
Quashing of Proceedings Against Non-Executive Director Under Section 528 BNSS and Sections 138 & 141 NI Act: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court delivered an important judgment in Masud Tarif versus State of West Bengal and another, holding that a director cannot be prosecuted under Section 138 NI Act and Section 141 NI Act without specific allegations showing his role in the offence. The judgment was passed by Justice Uday Kumar on 20…
498A IPC FIR and Domestic Violence Case Quashed After Divorce Decree: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and domestic violence proceedings filed after divorce, holding that vague and general allegations cannot sustain criminal prosecution. The judgment was delivered by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna in the case of Sandeep Pathak and others versus Lalita Tiwari and others. Background of…
IBC ‘Clean Slate’ Not Absolute, Set-Off Defence Allowed in Arbitration but Counterclaim Relief Barred: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court delivered an important judgment explaining the scope of the clean slate principle under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Section 31. The Court held that once a resolution plan is approved, all claims not included in it are extinguished, but a limited right of set-off can still be used as a defence…
Suit Restored in Husband-Wife Property Dispute, Case Sent to Family Court: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying that disputes related to property between husband and wife must be decided under the Family Courts Act 1984. The Court emphasized that such matters cannot be adjudicated by a regular civil court if they arise out of a marital relationship. Background…
Bail Granted to Two Men Booked for ISIS Propaganda Under UAPA After Four Years in Jail: Delhi High Court
The case was decided by the Delhi High Court on 20 March 2026, where a Bench comprising Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Ravinder Dudeja granted bail to two accused persons in a UAPA case. The Court emphasized that long incarceration without trial cannot be justified merely on the basis of digital material. Details of…
DNA Test Cannot Be Used to Prove Adultery in Divorce Case: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The matter was decided by the Andhra Pradesh High Court on 19 March 2026, where the Court refused to allow DNA testing of two children in a matrimonial dispute. The Court made it clear that children’s dignity and rights cannot be compromised merely to prove allegations between spouses. Facts leading to the dispute…
