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Key Observations in Cheque Bounce Case under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act: Delhi Court
In a notable case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Shahdara District, Delhi, Sh. Sunil Beniwal delivered judgment in favor of the accused Praveen Kr. Gupta on 24th December 2014. The case arose from a dispute involving a cheque of Rs. 6 lakhs allegedly…
Maternity Benefit Cannot Be Denied for Third Pregnancy of Public Servants, Court Reiterates: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently reiterated that maternity leave benefits must be granted to government employees even for their third pregnancy. The bench of Justice R Suresh Kumar and Justice Shamim Ahmed emphasized that despite repeated directions by the court and the Supreme Court, government authorities had failed…
Framing of Charges Not to Be Deferred Unless Order Rejecting Discharge Plea Is Stayed, Court Directs: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has issued strict directions to trial courts across Uttar Pradesh that the framing of charges must not be postponed merely because an accused has filed a revision petition or appeal against an order rejecting their discharge application. The single bench of Justice Chawan Prakash observed that…
Encroachment on Public Street Cannot Be Permitted Even If It Has Religious Character: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently ruled that encroachment, even if of a religious character, cannot be permitted on public places or lands vested with local bodies. The Court emphasized that it is the statutory duty of the Municipal Commissioner to remove such encroachments after giving due notice to the concerned…
Child Custody under Hindu Marriage Act Must Prioritise Parental Responsibilities and Welfare of Children, Court Holds: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment delivered on January 23, 2026, the Supreme Court of India adjudicated the custody dispute between Suman Sankar Bhunia (Respondent-father) and Debarati Bhunia Chakraborty (Appellant-mother). The matter involved complex questions relating to the welfare of minor children, parental…
Appointment Cannot Be Denied Solely Due to Conviction under Section 498A IPC Following Mutual Consent Divorce; Probation of Offenders Act Considered: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has dismissed the intra-court appeal filed by Union of India and Airports Authority of India and upheld the judgment directing appointment of Rajesh to the post of Junior Executive (Common Cadre). The Court held that a person released on probation under Section 4 of the Probation of Offenders Act,…
Accused Convicted for Simple Hurt under Sections 323 and 324 IPC in Matrimonial Dispute Assault Case: Delhi Court
The Court of Dr. Raj Kumar Singh, Judicial Magistrate First Class-05, Central District, Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi, delivered a detailed judgment on 24 January 2026 in FIR No. 736/2015, Police Station Darya Ganj, arising out of a violent quarrel within a matrimonial home. The case examined the scope of Section 324 IPC…
Death Sentence in Triple Murder Case Confirmed; Court Invokes ‘Mahabharat’ to Observe ‘Aggressors Meet Tragic End for Adharm’: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has upheld the conviction and death sentence awarded to two accused persons for the brutal murder of three members of their own family arising out of a land dispute. The Court confirmed the sentence while answering a death reference under Section 366(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, holding…
Appeal Dismissed, Conviction under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act Confirmed with Reference to Indian Partnership Act: Delhi Court
The Court of Additional Sessions Judge (Fast Track Court), South-West District, Dwarka, New Delhi, has dismissed the criminal appeal filed by Vishu Sharma and upheld his conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for dishonour of cheque. The judgment was pronounced on 24 January 2026 by Mr.…
Notice under Section 314 of Mumbai Municipal Act Cannot Be Issued Mechanically; Commissioner Must Record Satisfaction of Specific Contravention: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has held that a notice issued under Section 314 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888 cannot be sustained in law if it is issued mechanically and without specifying which statutory provisions have been violated. The Court made it clear that the power under Section 314 MMC Act can be…
