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Joint Insolvency Proceedings Against Grand Venezia and Bhasin Group Upheld in Real Estate Dispute: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed three civil appeals filed by former directors of Grand Venezia Commercial Towers Pvt. Ltd. and Bhasin Infotech and Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., thereby clearing the way for a joint insolvency process initiated by more than 100 commercial property allottees. The Court held that the…
In-Laws Acquitted in Alleged Dowry Death Case; Child Witness Testimony Found Unreliable: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has overturned the conviction and life imprisonment awarded to the accused in a case relating to the alleged burning death of a married woman. The Court held that the prosecution failed to prove the guilt of the appellants beyond reasonable doubt and found that the conviction was based on…
Nationwide Public Awareness Campaign Against Digital Scams Needed; Court Flags Misuse of Social Media Data: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court expressed serious concern over the alarming rise in digital scams and cyber frauds that are depriving people of their hard-earned money. While rejecting bail applications in a major cyber fraud matter, the Court observed that the present situation demands immediate and coordinated action,…
Bollywood Actor Rajpal Yadav Directed to Surrender in Cheque Bounce Case; Court Slams Repeated Breach of Settlement Undertakings: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court passed a strict order against Bollywood actor Rajpal Naurang Yadav, directing him to surrender before the concerned Jail Superintendent by 04 February 2026 after finding him guilty of repeatedly violating undertakings given to the Court in cheque dishonour cases filed by M/s Murli Projects Pvt.…
Pre-Existing Maintenance Right Can Ripen into Full Ownership of Unmarried Granddaughter’s Limited Estate: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has refused to reject a partition suit filed by a 79-year-old woman, holding that her claim over a prime property at Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi raises serious legal questions that must be examined during trial. The Court made it clear that disputes involving women’s property rights under the…
Abscondence of Co-Accused Can Be a Relevant Factor While Deciding Bail under NDPS Act: Delhi High Court
This news is based on a recent judgment of the Delhi High Court, where the Court refused to grant bail to a foreign national accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. The Court held that the fact that a co-accused is absconding after jumping bail is a relevant and important factor while…
Termination of District Court Staff After Over 22 Years of Service Quashed; ‘Irregular’ Appointments Not Illegal: Madhya Pradesh High Court
This news is based on an important judgment delivered by the Madhya Pradesh High Court, where the Court quashed the termination of several Class-III employees working in District Court establishments. The Court held that termination after more than two decades of service on the ground of alleged illegality in…
Life Sentence Upheld in Panchayat Poll Eve Murder Case; Oral Dying Declaration Sufficient to Sustain Conviction: Calcutta High Court
This news is based on a detailed judgment delivered by the Calcutta High Court, where the Court upheld the conviction and life imprisonment of two appellants for the brutal murder of a villager on the eve of Panchayat elections. The Court held that a spontaneous oral dying declaration made by the victim immediately…
Court Considers Constituting SIT to Probe Fake Certificate Issued for Petrol Bunk: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court is currently examining the possibility of constituting a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the issuance of fake No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) used for obtaining petrol bunk licenses. The matter involves allegations of forgery and improper investigation by the authorities in Chennai and…
Amendment of Plaint to Rectify Khasra Number Upheld; Cause of Action Remains Unaffected: Himachal Pradesh High Court
This news is based on a recent judgment delivered by the Himachal Pradesh High Court, where the Court dismissed a petition challenging an order permitting amendment of a plaint for correction of an erroneous khasra number. The Court held that such a limited amendment does not change the cause of action or the nature…
