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Round-the-Clock Security Ordered for Lawyer Allegedly Assaulted Inside Tis Hazari Courtroom; Report Sought: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on 9 February 2026 took suo motu cognizance of a serious incident involving the alleged assault of a lawyer inside a courtroom at Tis Hazari Courts. The Court directed the Delhi Police to provide round-the-clock security to the concerned lawyer, who expressed apprehension regarding his personal…
Bail Granted to Punjab Youth in Baba Siddique Murder Case: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has granted bail to a 22-year-old accused in the assassination case of former Maharashtra minister Ziauddin Abdul Rahim @ Baba Siddique, holding that there was no prima facie material to connect him personally with the alleged organised crime syndicate. The Court ruled that stringent bail…
Former Sarpanch Acquitted in POCSO Case as Court Finds It ‘Unnatural’ for Victim to Accompany Alleged Rapist: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has set aside the conviction of a former Sarpanch under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, holding that the prosecution failed to establish the minority of the victim beyond reasonable doubt and that the conduct attributed to the prosecutrix appeared highly improbable…
Unmarried Women Entitled to Abortion up to 24 Weeks; Court Directs Wide Circulation of Supreme Court Order to Avoid Litigation: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has passed an important order reinforcing the rights of women under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, directing the Maharashtra Government to give wide publicity to a landmark judgment of the Supreme Court. The High Court emphasized that no woman, particularly an unmarried woman,…
Demolition Order Not Amenable to Direct Challenge under Article 226 When Statutory Appeal Is Available: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court Circuit Bench at Port Blair delivered an important judgment clarifying the limits of writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India in matters involving municipal demolition orders. The Court held that when an effective statutory appellate remedy is available, a demolition…
Conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 for Dishonour of Cheque Issued Towards Commercial Liability Upheld: Delhi Court
The Delhi District Court at Tis Hazari Courts has delivered a detailed judgment explaining the scope and application of Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, convicting an accused for dishonour of cheque issued towards discharge of a legally enforceable debt. The judgment was pronounced on 7 February…
Interim Maintenance Aims to Prevent Hardship, Not to Decide Final Entitlement; Plea to Enhance ₹40,000 Interim Maintenance Rejected: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has clarified the limited scope and nature of interim maintenance while dismissing revision petitions filed by both husband and wife in a domestic violence case. The Court held that interim maintenance is discretionary, temporary, and intended only to prevent destitution during pendency of…
Trial Court Decree Upheld; Sale of Sister’s Property Based on Unproven Power of Attorney Rejected: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India, sitting in New Delhi, on 6 February 2026, delivered a significant judgment in a long-standing family property dispute from Kerala. The dispute involved a property in Kozhikode, originally owned by a woman residing in Mumbai, who had granted a power of attorney to her brother in 1998.…
Rules Cannot Be Used to Foment Disharmony; Plea Seeking Action Over Temple Entry by Christian Priests Dismissed: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has dismissed a writ petition seeking action against Christian priests who entered Adoor Sree Parthasarathy Temple in priestly robes to attend a function celebrating Sreekrishna Jayanthi. The Court held that their entry was permissive and not as a matter of right, and therefore did not violate…
Lok Adalat Order in Title Dispute Quashed for ‘Jurisdictional Transgression’: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has held that a Permanent Lok Adalat (PLA) has no jurisdiction to decide disputes relating to issuance of pattas, as such matters involve determination of land title, ownership, and proprietary rights. The Court ruled that these issues carry serious civil consequences and require full-fledged…
