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Whether Arrest Warrants Can Be Converted into Bailable Warrants in Serious Economic Offence Cases Referred to Larger Bench: Rajasthan High Court
In a landmark decision, the High Court addressed the legal controversy over whether arrest warrants issued against accused persons in economic and heinous offences can be converted into bailable warrants as a matter of right. The court highlighted conflicting decisions by different co-ordinate benches and referred the…
Clarification Issued on When Possession of Fake Currency Constitutes ‘Trafficking’; Automatic Presumption under Section 489B IPC Rejected: Calcutta High Court
A Larger Bench of the Calcutta High Court has delivered a significant ruling clarifying that mere possession of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), irrespective of quantity, does not automatically amount to trafficking and cannot trigger any statutory presumption under Section 489B IPC. The judgment stresses that…
‘Serious Lapse’ Noted in Grant of Compassionate Appointment to Stepmother Without Ensuring Minor Daughter’s Welfare: Allahabad High Court
In a series of orders issued between October and November 2025, the Allahabad High Court closely examined the process followed by the Nagar Nigam, Prayagraj in granting compassionate appointment to the stepmother of a deceased municipal employee. The Court found serious lapses regarding the welfare and future security…
Maintenance for Elderly Mother Upheld; Gulf-Based Son’s Challenge under Sections 125/144 BNSS Rejected: Kerala High Court
A recent order of the Kerala High Court has brought fresh attention to the responsibility of children under Section 144 BNSS dealing with parental maintenance. The judgment, delivered by Justice Kauser Edappagath, involved a dispute between a Gulf-based son and his elderly mother who approached the Family Court…
‘Law Is Dynamic and Must Adapt to Societal Realities’: Rape Case Quashed Following Victim’s Marriage to Accused: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has observed that the law of any civilized society cannot remain rigid and must evolve with changing demands and circumstances. The Court emphasized that transformation in law is necessary to address changing social problems and to ensure solutions align with societal welfare. It stated that…
Production and Sale of Fake ‘Gold Flake’ Cigarettes Halted: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has issued an interim order restraining individuals in Raigad from manufacturing and selling counterfeit Gold Flake cigarettes after ITC Limited filed a suit for copyright and trademark infringement. The interim protection will remain in effect until December 10, 2025. The Court stressed that…
Court Sets Aside Conviction After Settlement in Cheque Bounce Matter under Section 138: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh decided a criminal revision on 12 November 2025 concerning an offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The petition before the Court was filed by Iqbal Saini challenging earlier convictions and orders in the same matter. Case History The…
Child Welfare Authorities Pulled Up for Mishandling Minor’s Custody; Court Orders Protection and Seeks Detailed Report: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has severely criticised the conduct of Haryana’s Child Welfare Officers for acting in “complete deviation from the objectives” of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, after their actions exposed a 17-year-old girl—declared a child in need of care and…
Mere Possession of Cash Does Not Establish ‘Drug Money’ under Section 27A NDPS Act; Specific Nexus Must Be Proven: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court recently ruled that possession of legal tender money cannot be labeled as “drug money” without concrete evidence linking it to illicit drug trafficking. The Court emphasized that the burden of proof rests squarely on the investigating agency to demonstrate a direct and specific nexus…
Sale Deeds Executed After Acquisition Notice Cannot Be Used to Inflate Land Value: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that sale deeds executed after the issuance of the land acquisition notification cannot be used for determining the fair market value of the property. Justice Romesh Verma remarked that only sale deeds executed before the acquisition notification are relevant for assessment,…
