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PIL Challenging 46-Year-Old Wakf Notification Listing Mosques Dismissed as Unnecessary Attempt to Reopen Past Issue: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation challenging a 46 years old Wakf notification related to certain mosques situated in Jahangirpuri area of Delhi. The judgment was delivered by a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia. The Court termed the…
Bail Cancelled in Brutal Murder Case Involving Dowry and Caste Abuse Under IPC and SC/ST Act: Supreme Court of India
In a landmark judgment delivered on 23 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India set aside the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Aurangabad Bench’s order granting bail to accused in a gruesome murder and caste atrocity case. The case titled Shobha Namdev Sonavane VERSUS Samadhan Bajirao Sonvane and Others arose from…
Cheque Bounce Appeal Dismissed Under Section 138 NI Act and Section 374(3) CrPC, Sessions Court Upholds Conviction
The Court of LXXIII Addl. City Civil and Sessions Judge, Mayohall Unit, Bengaluru, presided by Smt. Anitha N.P., delivered an important judgment on 20 February 2026 in Criminal Appeal No.25348/2024. The appeal was filed under Section 374(3) Cr.P.C. by Shabir @ Inayathulla Khan challenging his conviction under Section…
Income Disclosure Ordered in Maintenance Dispute, Privacy Claim Rejected: Central Information Commission
In an important decision under the Right to Information Act, 2005, the Central Information Commission has directed the Income Tax Department to provide limited income details of a husband to his legally wedded wife for use in a pending domestic violence and maintenance case. The order was passed on 20 February 2026 by…
Stay Refused on Common Software Tender for Agricultural Credit Societies, Bid Details Sought Before Contract Award: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has refused to stay the tender process initiated by the State government for implementing a centralised Uniform Common Software for all Primary Agricultural Credit Societies. The matter was heard by Justice Gopinath P. in a writ petition filed by Kallettumkara Service Co Operative Bank Ltd.…
Illegality in Search Does Not Automatically Render Collected Evidence Invalid: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment delivered on 23 February 2026, the Supreme Court clarified an important legal principle regarding search and seizure. A Bench comprising Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan held that even if a search is found to be illegal due to lack of proper authorisation, the materials or…
‘Each Day’s Delay Will Add to Agony’, Termination of 15-Week Pregnancy of Minor Rape Survivor Permitted: Gujarat High Court
Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act – Gujarat High Court Permits Termination Of 15 Week Pregnancy Of Minor Rape Survivor Considering Article 21 And Best Interest Principle Introduction Of The Case In a sensitive and significant order dated 24 February 2026, the Gujarat High Court permitted the medical termination of…
Police Officer Cannot Be Prosecuted for Corruption Without Proof of Demand or Acceptance of Bribe: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has reaffirmed that a public servant cannot be prosecuted for corruption unless there is clear proof of both demand and acceptance of bribe. The judgment was delivered in Criminal Petition No.5163 of 2023 filed by Prabhugowda Patil against the State of Karnataka and…
Audit of Court Facilities Ordered to Ensure Accessibility for Women, Disabled, Chronically Ill and Senior Citizens: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In an important order passed on 23 February 2026, the Madhya Pradesh High Court took serious note of the lack of adequate facilities for women, persons with disabilities, chronically ill persons and senior citizens in court premises. The matter was heard by a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva…
Even Short-Term Engagement as Driver Is Sufficient to Claim Compensation Under Employees’ Compensation Act: Bombay High Court
In an important judgment under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923, the Bombay High Court has clarified that even hiring a person for a short duration creates an employer-employee relationship. The case arose after the death of Tilakdhari Gupta in a road accident while he was driving a car from Thane to Rajasthan.…
