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Property Generated from Illegal Cricket Betting Activities Constitutes ‘Proceeds of Crime’ and Can Be Attached by the ED: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has delivered an important judgment on the scope of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, ruling that even though cricket betting is not a separate predicate offence under the law, the Enforcement Directorate can still attach properties generated from such illegal activities if the source…
Muslim Man Cannot Deny Maintenance to First Wife by Citing Financial Obligation Toward Second Wife: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that a Muslim man cannot deny or reduce maintenance to his first wife by citing his responsibility towards his second wife or by arguing that their son is taking care of her. The judgment was delivered in the case Vappinu v Fathima and connected case. Court’s Stand On Polygamy Under…
Father Obliged to Provide Maintenance and Marriage Expenses to Unmarried Major Daughter under HAMA: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has delivered a significant ruling on a father’s legal duty under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, holding that an unmarried daughter is fully entitled to claim maintenance and marriage expenses from her father even after attaining the age of majority. Background Of The…
Photographs in Petitions and Documents Must Be Submitted in Colour: Supreme Court
In a recent hearing before the Supreme Court of India, a bench comprising Justice Surya Kant, Justice S.V.N. Bhatti and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued strict directions regarding the filing of documents in the ongoing dispute between Dinamati Gomes and the State of Goa. The case, arising out of proceedings before the…
23-Year Marriage Dissolved Citing Irretrievable Breakdown as Cruelty Despite Wife’s Second Invalid Marriage: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Jabalpur bench, dissolved the long-standing marriage between Smt. Parvati Suryavanshi and Omprakash Suryavanshi on 14 November 2025. The division bench of Justice Vishal Dhagat and Justice B.P. Sharma concluded that the relationship had irretrievably broken down,…
Christian Man’s Parents and Siblings Need Not Be Made Parties to Motor Accident Claim if He Is Survived by Widow and Children: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court clarified that the non-lineal kindred of a deceased Christian male—such as siblings—need not be impleaded in a compensation claim under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, when he is survived by a widow and children. The ruling was delivered by Justice…
Forgery Need Not Result in Monetary Loss; Conviction for Fake University Certificates Upheld Citing Harm to Academic Integrity: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that forgery under Section 465 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) can be established even in the absence of monetary loss, as long as the act causes non-pecuniary injury affecting body, mind, reputation, or institutional credibility. Justice P.V. Balakrishnan delivered the judgment on…
Court Declares Hermès and the 3-D Shape of Its Birkin bag as Well-Known Trademarks in India: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has officially recognised the three-dimensional shape of Hermès’ iconic Birkin bag, along with the “Hermès” name and its stylised logos, as well-known trademarks in India. The decision was delivered by Justice Tejas Karia on November 24, 2025, in a trademark infringement and passing-off suit filed…
One-Day Notice for Personal Hearing Against GST Demand Amounts to Infraction of Natural Justice: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has set aside the dismissal of an appeal filed by M/s Arjun Engineering Co. after finding that the taxpayer was denied adequate notice for a personal hearing. The Court held that although the Appellate Authority under the CGST Act has no power to condone delay beyond the statutory limit, the High…
New PAN Directed to Be Issued to Assessee After Department-Issued Duplicate PAN Damaged CIBIL Score: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has directed the Income Tax Department to issue a fresh PAN (Permanent Account Number) to petitioner S. Senthil, after finding that a duplicate PAN allotment had severely damaged his financial credibility. The Court held that an individual cannot be made to suffer because of an error committed by…
