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Savings Clause Under Foreigners Act Does Not Permit Initiation of Fresh Proceedings After Its Repeal: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has delivered an important judgment clarifying the legal position after the enforcement of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. The Court set aside an FIR that had been registered against a residential house owner for allegedly failing to submit Form C within the prescribed time. The…
Husband Convicted of Dowry Death Barred from Inheriting Wife’s Estate Under Indian Succession Act: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that a husband convicted for dowry death cannot inherit the property of his deceased wife, even though the Indian Succession Act, 1925 does not contain an express disqualification similar to Section 25 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. The judgment was delivered by Justice Easwaran S in…
Principles Governing Bail in Heinous Crimes Also Apply to Serious Economic Offences: Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court has ruled that the principles governing bail in heinous offences apply equally to serious economic offences. The Court observed that crimes involving financial fraud directly affect the economic well being and quality of life of citizens. A Bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and K Vinod Chandran set…
Acquittal in Section 138 NI Act Cheque Bounce Case Hinges on Proof of Legally Recoverable Debt
In the Court of the XXIII Addl. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate at Bengaluru City, presided over by Sri Shridhar M., B.A., LL.M., judgment was delivered on 14 July 2020 in C.C.No.251/2017. The case was filed under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act read with Section 200 Cr.P.C. for alleged dishonour of cheque.…
Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Verdict Terming Acts Against Minor as Not Attempt to Rape, Calls It Erroneous: Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court has set aside the controversial judgment of the Allahabad High Court which had held that allegations of grabbing a minor girl’s breast and loosening the string of her pyjama amounted only to preparation and not attempt to rape. The Supreme Court held that the High Court misapplied settled principles…
Man Accused of Abusing PM Modi and His Mother at Political Rally Granted Bail: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has granted bail to Md. Rizvi @ Raja, who was accused of using objectionable words against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his deceased mother during a political rally. The alleged incident was later made viral on social media. The order was passed by a Single Judge Bench of Justice Arun Kumar…
Bail of Accused Doctors and Pharmacists Rejected in Coldrif Cough Syrup Deaths Case: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court on 17 February 2026 rejected the bail applications of Dr Praveen Soni and several pharmacists in connection with the alleged prescription and sale of Coldrif cough syrup to children, which reportedly resulted in the death of 26 children. The order was passed by Justice Pramod Kumar…
Ex-Servicemen Availing Age Relaxation Cannot Claim Unreserved Posts Even on Higher Merit: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ruled that ex-servicemen who avail age relaxation in recruitment cannot claim consideration against unreserved vacancies, even if they score higher marks than candidates shortlisted under the unreserved category. Justice Sanjeev Narula dismissed a writ petition filed against the Airport…
Bail of Alleged Mastermind in ₹6.5 Crore Foodgrain Fraud Cancelled, Criminal History and Fake IDs Noted: Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court of India on 17 February 2026 delivered a strong judgment against repeat financial offenders by setting aside the bail granted to Ajay Pal Gupta alias Sonu Chaudhary. The accused was involved in a foodgrain fraud case worth ₹6.5 crore in Uttar Pradesh. A Bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and K. Vinod…
Beedi Rollers Engaged Through Intermediaries Are Employees and Eligible for Provident Fund Benefits: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has held that beedi rollers engaged through an intermediary agency are still employees under the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. Justice K Surender refused to interfere with the order passed by the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner and confirmed that the beedi…
