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Accused Cannot Be Faulted for Smart Replies, Interrogator Must Be Smarter to Extract Information: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently granted anticipatory bail under Section 438, Code Of Criminal Procedure to an accused named Ravjeet Singh in a corruption case being investigated by the Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI). While granting relief, the Court observed that an accused person cannot be denied bail merely…
Poor Nutrition of Dogs in Chandigarh’s Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Society Flagged, Local Commissioner Directed to Monitor: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently expressed serious concerns regarding the functioning of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), Chandigarh. The directions were issued after a court-appointed Local Commissioner submitted a report highlighting issues including non-payment of staff salaries,…
State Directed to Expedite Process of Finalising Anti-Ragging Bill at the Earliest: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has recently directed the State Government to expedite the process of finalising the Anti-Ragging Bill. The directions were issued on 10 March 2026 during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the Kerala Legal Service Authority (KeLSA). The Court emphasised that the Bill must…
Loan Recovery Pressure Not Equivalent to Abetment of Suicide Under Section 108 BNS Amid Family Dispute Comparable to Divorce Conflicts: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court at Ahmedabad delivered an important judgment concerning allegations of abetment of suicide and the misuse of criminal proceedings. The case titled Ashokbhai Bhakabhai Rabari versus State of Gujarat was decided on 12 March 2026 by Justice Vimal K. Vyas. The Court exercised its inherent powers…
State Can Order Reassessment of Disability Certificates of Employees Appointed Under PwD Quota to Prevent Fraudulent Claims: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court recently dismissed several petitions challenging an administrative order issued by the Department of Personnel, Government of Rajasthan directing reassessment of disability certificates of employees appointed under the Persons with Disabilities category. The order dated August 28, 2025…
Call Detail Records Not Admissible Without Certificate Under Section 65 of Evidence Act: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India recently acquitted Pooranmal, who had been convicted in a murder case, emphasizing that electronic evidence such as Call Detail Records (CDRs) cannot be relied upon in court unless accompanied by the mandatory certificate under Section 65-B of the Indian Evidence Act. The judgment was…
Accused’s Plea for Handwriting Expert Rejected, Mediation Encouraged in Cheque Dishonour Case: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court delivered an important ruling in a cheque dishonour dispute while dismissing a criminal revision petition filed by an accused seeking examination of a handwriting expert. The judgment was delivered by Justice Anoop Chitkara, who held that the application appeared to be a deliberate…
Right to Be Considered for Promotion Is a Legitimate Expectation, Marriage-Based Transfer Cannot Defeat It: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court delivered an important judgment concerning the right of an employee to be considered for promotion. The Division Bench consisting of Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia and Justice Bipin C. Negi held that an employee’s right to be considered for promotion is a legitimate expectation and…
Prepare SOP and Sensitise Officials Dealing with Disabled Persons, Directs Puducherry by : Madras High Court
The Madras High Court delivered an important judgment protecting the rights of persons with disabilities and directing administrative reforms in government departments. The decision was delivered by a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan while hearing a petition…
Interim Bail Granted to Delhi Couple Accused of Racially Abusing Neighbours from North-East: Saket Court
A Delhi Saket Court granted interim bail to a couple accused of using racial and derogatory remarks against their neighbours belonging to tribal communities from northeastern India. The order was passed on 11 March 2026 by Additional Sessions Judge Samar Vishal. The Court observed that although the conduct attributed…
