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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…
Conviction Upheld in Cheque Bounce Case, Defence of Misuse of Cheque Rejected Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act: Court
A Bengaluru Sessions Court upheld the conviction of an accused in a cheque bounce case and dismissed the criminal appeal filed under Section 415 BNSS 2023. The court confirmed that once the issuance of cheque and signature are admitted, the presumption under Section 118 Negotiable Instruments Act and Section 139…
Case Against 3 Accused for Helping Couple Identify Sex of Foetus in Female Foeticide Matter Not Quashed: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling on corporate law, the Supreme Court of India clarified that a valuation report is not mandatory for reduction of share capital under Section 66 Companies Act 2013. The Court explained that the statute does not impose any compulsory requirement for submitting a valuation report in every case of…
“Law Was a Solemn Calling for Him”: Chief Justice Arun Palli Pays Tribute to Justice V.K. Jhanji: Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court held a Full Court reference on March 9, 2026 to pay tribute to former Acting Chief Justice Justice Vijay Kumar Jhanji, who passed away on February 23, 2026. The ceremony was presided over by Chief Justice Arun Palli, who described Justice Jhanji as a jurist whose life was…
No Vested Right to Produce Additional Evidence at Appellate Stage Under Order XLI Rule 27 CPC: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India recently delivered an important judgment clarifying the scope of Order XLI Rule 27 Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, which deals with the production of additional evidence in appellate proceedings. The Court held that litigants do not possess any vested or automatic right to introduce…
Wife’s Maintenance Claim Denied After Finding Long Separation by Mutual Consent, ₹2.5 Lakh Settlement Ordered: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court and Ladakh High Court delivered an important judgment concerning the right of a wife to claim maintenance under Section 488 Code of Criminal Procedure. The Court held that a wife who has been living separately from her husband for a long period by mutual consent cannot claim…
NCLAT Bench Can Have Majority of Technical Members in Bharti Telecom Capital Reduction Case: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered an important judgment concerning the composition of benches of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) under the Companies Act, 2013. The Court examined the scope of Section 418A Companies Act, 2013 and clarified that a bench of the NCLAT can legally consist of a…
Maintenance to Estranged Wife Should Not Be Excessive or Encourage Idleness: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court recently delivered an important judgment relating to maintenance granted to a wife and child. The Court examined the matter under Section 125 Code of Criminal Procedure and Section 127 Code of Criminal Procedure, which deal with the grant and modification of maintenance. The High Court held that…
Inquiry Under Section 202 CrPC Not Mandatory in Complaint Filed by Public Servant: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling on criminal procedure, the Supreme Court of India clarified the scope of Section 202 Criminal Procedure Code regarding the requirement of conducting an inquiry before issuing summons to an accused residing outside the territorial jurisdiction of a Magistrate. The judgment was delivered on 9…
