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Extradition Quashed in UK Murder Case Due to Lack of Prima Facie Evidence of Stabbing: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered a significant judgment refusing extradition of a Punjab-based man to the United Kingdom in a murder case. The Court quashed the recommendation made by the Magistrate under the Extradition Act, 1962, holding that there was no sufficient material to even establish a prima facie case. The…
Mutual Divorce Under Muslim Law Valid Even Without Court Process, Marriage Declared Dissolved: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court delivered a significant judgment clarifying the legal position of Mubarat divorce under Muslim Personal Law and the powers of Family Courts. In the case titled Jamilbhai Firozbhai Vahora VERSUS Ilma Irfanbhai Vahora, the Court held that a marriage dissolved through mutual consent can be…
Divorce Granted After 18-Year Separation, Foreign Decree Set Aside in NRI Couple Dispute: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment addressing the validity of foreign divorce decrees and irretrievable breakdown of marriage. In the case titled Kishorekumar Mohan Kale VERSUS Kashmira Kale, the Court dissolved the marriage of an NRI couple after nearly 18 years of separation and clarified that a divorce…
Habeas Corpus Petition Not Maintainable If Wife Elopes with Another Man: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court delivered an important ruling on the scope of a Habeas Corpus Petition in matrimonial disputes. In the case titled S Murgan VERSUS The Superintendent of Police and Others, the Court clarified that such a petition is not maintainable when an adult woman voluntarily elopes with another person, but…
Service Benefits Accrued Cannot Be Denied After VRS, Ex-Employees Entitled to Arrears: Calcutta High Court
The present judgment was delivered by the Calcutta High Court in a batch of writ petitions filed by former employees of Burn Standard Company Limited. The dispute concerned denial of retrospective pay revision benefits to employees who had opted for Voluntary Retirement Scheme in 2002. The Court examined whether…
₹50,000 Compensation Ordered for Accused Who Spent 15 Extra Days in Jail Due to Police Error: Allahabad High Court
The present matter was decided by the Allahabad High Court in a bail related dispute arising from a car theft case involving accused Furkan. The dispute came before the Court after concerns were raised that incorrect information regarding the accused’s criminal history had been submitted by the police authorities…
Compensation Enhanced in Fatal Road Accident Case Under Section 166 MV Act, Court Applies Pranay Sethi Guidelines for Future Prospects: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court delivered a detailed judgment in FAO Nos. 424 and 473 of 2017 titled New India Assurance Co. Ltd VERSUS Kamla & Others, arising from a fatal road accident claim under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – Section 166. The Court examined both the appeal filed by the Insurance Company and the…
CCI Rejects Complaint Against Rapido Over Use of Private Vehicles for Bike Taxi Service
The Competition Commission of India delivered an important decision clarifying the scope of competition law and regulatory violations. In a complaint filed against Rapido, the Commission held that issues related to the use of private vehicles for bike taxi services fall under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and not under…
FIR Quashed in Rape on Promise of Marriage Case, Court Notes Five-Year Consensual Relationship: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court delivered a significant judgment clarifying the law on rape on the pretext of marriage and consensual relationships between adults. In the case titled X VERSUS State of Telangana & Anr., the Court examined whether a long-term relationship based on an alleged promise of marriage could attract…
Magistrates Advised to Make Contempt Reference if ‘Browbeaten’ by Police Over Uncomfortable Investigation Orders: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court delivered an important judgment highlighting the independence of Magistrates and misuse of authority by police officers in sensitive investigations. The case titled Sandeep Audichya VERSUS State of U.P. and others 2026 deals with the issue of FIR registration and remedies available under the…
