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UP Police Criticised for Violating Arrest Guidelines and Delaying Release of Accused by Over 20 Hours: Allahabad High Court
In a strong order highlighting violation of arrest guidelines, the Allahabad High Court criticised the Uttar Pradesh Police for illegally arresting a man in a case involving offences punishable with less than seven years of imprisonment. The Court observed that the police officials showed “no respect for law of the…
Complainant Entitled to File Appeal as ‘Victim’ Under Section 138 NI Act: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Indore Bench delivered an important judgment on 27th February 2026 in Criminal Appeal No. 5326 of 2024 between Vishwas (Appellant) and Ashwin (Respondent). The case arose from the acquittal of Ashwin in a complaint filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, where…
Bail Granted to Woman Accused in Double Murder Case Registered Two Years After Death: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted regular bail to Seema Saini, a 39 year old woman accused of conspiring to murder her husband and the wife of her alleged paramour. The bail was granted by Justice Sanjay Vashisth after considering the delay in registration of the FIR, absence of postmortem examination, and…
Bail Granted to 74-Year-Old Former SSC Advisor in PMLA Case, Court Says Prolonged Custody Without Trial Violates Article 21: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has granted bail to a 74 year old former education administrator arrested in connection with the alleged West Bengal school recruitment scam. The Court held that prolonged incarceration without commencement of trial cannot be justified merely because the case is registered under the stringent…
Cheating Case Against Central Bank of India Officers Quashed, Bank Entitled to Adjust OTS Deposit on Borrower’s Default: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has quashed criminal proceedings initiated against the Central Bank of India and its senior officials, holding that a bank is legally entitled to adjust the amount deposited under a One Time Settlement if the borrower fails to comply with the settlement terms. The judgment was delivered by Justice…
CBI Probe Ordered Into DLF’s The Primus Garden City Project in Gurugram: Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court has ordered a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into alleged irregularities in DLF’s residential project “The Primus DLF Garden City” located in Sector 82A, Gurugram. The Court observed that the issues raised by homebuyers may be just the tip of the iceberg and expressed serious concern…
‘Chand Nikla’ Remark Not Obscene or Sexually Coloured, FIR Quashed: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed an FIR registered against a Gurugram resident over a comment made in a housing society WhatsApp group. The case arose from a remark posted in a group named “Privvy Cultural Group” related to residents of Spaze Privvy, Sector 93, Gurugram. The comment made was “Jaane kitne…
Employee Cannot Challenge Promotion of Juniors in Parent Cadre After Accepting Alternative Cadre Promotion Without Protest: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying that an employee who willingly accepts promotion to a different cadre cannot later challenge the elevation of his juniors in the parent cadre. The Division Bench comprising Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Sanjay Parihar held that once a…
POCSO Accused Directed to Fund MacBook for Victim as Interim Support: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently passed a significant order directing that ₹1.5 lakh deposited by an accused in a POCSO case be utilised to purchase a MacBook or laptop for the minor victim to support her further education. The direction was issued while allowing a petition seeking quashing of criminal proceedings…
Borrower Driving Owner’s Vehicle Not Considered ‘Third Party’, Legal Heirs Not Entitled to No-Fault Compensation Under MV Act: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has clarified the scope of Section 163A Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, holding that legal representatives of a deceased borrower-driver cannot maintain a compensation claim against the insurer. The Court reiterated that a person who borrows a vehicle and drives it steps into the shoes of the owner…
