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Notice Issued and Interim Protection from Arrest Granted to Harjit Kaur in Punjab Fraud Case: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has restored the execution of a long-pending decree for the sale of a property in Panchkula, ruling that a minor delay in payment cannot defeat a lawful contract. The Bench emphasized that courts must adopt a practical approach and should not take a hyper-technical view when the buyer’s…
Selective Investigation and Prosecution under Gangsters Act Undermines Rule of Law: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has raised serious concerns about the functioning of the criminal justice system while dealing with cases under the U.P. Gangsters and Anti Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986 and the U.P. Gangsters and Anti Social Activities (Prevention) Rules, 2021. The Court strongly observed that bail…
Guidelines Issued to Ensure Effective Implementation as Court Flags Misuse of Victim Compensation in Sexual Offences: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court examined serious concerns relating to the misuse of victim compensation granted in sexual offence cases. The issue arose during consideration of criminal proceedings where compensation had already been paid to the victim under the Victim Compensation Scheme, but later developments in the case…
Cheque Bounce Proceedings Restored; Court Says High Court Overstepped by Quashing Case at a Premature Stage: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has revived a cheque bounce criminal case that was prematurely quashed by the Patna High Court, holding that criminal proceedings under the cheque law should not be terminated at the threshold without a full trial. The Court emphasised that once issuance and dishonour of a cheque are shown,…
Amendment in Pleadings Claiming House Tax Arrears for Subsequent Period Not Barred by Res Judicata: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a civil revision petition filed by a tenant, reaffirming that amendments in rent proceedings relating to continuing and recurring liabilities, such as house tax, are legally permissible and not barred by the principle of res judicata. The judgment clarifies that courts…
Changing Counsel to File Review Without Consent of Previous Lawyer Not a Healthy Practice; ₹50,000 Costs Imposed: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has strongly disapproved the practice of filing a review petition through a new counsel without the involvement or consent of the advocate who argued the matter at the earlier stage. The Court imposed a cost of Rs. 50,000 on the petitioner, holding that such conduct amounts to misuse of the…
Detailed Recovery Memo Signed by Accused Meets Requirement of Written Communication of Arrest Grounds: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently delivered an important ruling clarifying how the constitutional requirement of informing an accused about the grounds of arrest should be understood in practice. The Court held that when a detailed Recovery Memo (Fard Baramadgi) is prepared at the time of arrest, mentions the relevant…
Desertion-Based Divorce Converted into Mutual Consent; ₹25 Lakh One-Time Settlement Granted to Odisha IT Professional Woman: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India brought a quiet but decisive end to a long-running matrimonial dispute from Odisha, choosing resolution over prolonged blame. The decision was delivered on Wednesday in 2025 by a bench exercising its constitutional powers. The Court reshaped a divorce granted on allegations of desertion into…
New Criminal Laws Mark Constitutional Transformation, Making the Process Victim-Centric, Citizen-Responsive and Justice-Oriented: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court recently remarked that the newly enacted criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023—have fundamentally transformed the criminal justice system in India. The Court noted that these laws have…
Individual Firms May Claim Proportionate Joint Venture Experience for Future Work Contracts When Bidding Independently: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on Thursday, December 18, 2025, clarified that experience gained as a partner in a Joint Venture (JV) can be claimed proportionately by an individual entity bidding separately in future tenders. The Bench of Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan set aside the Chhattisgarh High Court’s…
