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Petroleum Outlet Can Be Opened Near College, Siting Criteria Restricts Only Schools & Hospitals: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently ruled that colleges do not fall within the ambit of sensitive locations as per the siting criteria for petroleum retail outlets under the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines. The judgment was delivered by Justice S. Manu in W\.P.(C). No. 12226 of 2025, titled Bindhu…
Chain Snatching | Recovery of Stolen Items Not Enough for Conviction Without Identification of Accused: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court, in a significant ruling, has held that a person cannot be convicted solely on the basis of recovery of stolen items unless the recovery is corroborated by other supporting evidence proving the person's involvement in the theft. The judgment was delivered by Dr. Justice Kauser Edappagath in…
NCLT Can Examine Fraud in Oppression and Mismanagement Cases: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has the jurisdiction to adjudicate issues of fraud, coercion, and manipulation when such allegations are integral to complaints of oppression and mismanagement under the Companies Act, 1956. The verdict was delivered in the matter of…
Delhi Riots: Bail Denied to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and 7 Others in UAPA Case: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has dismissed the bail applications filed by nine accused persons in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, registered under FIR 59 of 2020. A division bench of Justice Naveen Chawla and Justice Shalinder Kaur pronounced the judgment, rejecting the arguments raised by the defence counsels…
Fit & Major Unmarried Daughter Can’t Claim Maintenance U/S 125 CrPC; Plea Filed as Major Can Be Converted to Suit U/S 20(3) HAMA: Allahabad High Court
In a recent significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has ruled that a mentally and physically fit major unmarried daughter cannot seek maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). Instead, such a daughter must file a claim under Section 20(3) of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act,…
Divisional Commissioner Has No Power to Review an Already Decided Appeal: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court, in a significant ruling on administrative powers, held that a Divisional Commissioner has no jurisdiction to reopen or rehear an appeal once it has been finally decided. The decision was delivered by Justice Ajay Mohan Goel in the matter titled Manish Dharmaik VERSUS State of H.P. &…
Creating 'Hostile Environment' for Employee at Work Not Covered Under Scope of PoSH Act: Kerala High Court
In a key judgment interpreting the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Kerala High Court has ruled that allegations relating solely to a hostile work environment, without any element of sexual conduct or advances, do not fall within the definition of sexual…
Congress MLA's Plea Against Speaker's Inaction on BJP MLA's Disqualification for 'Defection' Rejected: Madhya Pradesh High Court '
On Monday, September 1, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Bench at Indore, dismissed a writ petition filed by Congress MLA Umang Singhar challenging the alleged inaction of the Assembly Speaker regarding Singhar’s plea for disqualification of BJP MLA Nirmla Sapre from Bina constituency. The petitioner alleged defection…
Stay of Divorce Proceedings Doesn’t End Husband’s Liability to Pay Maintenance Pendente Lite: Allahabad High Court
In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has clarified that the liability of a husband to pay maintenance pendente lite under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 does not cease merely because the main divorce proceedings have been stayed. The Court held that the proceedings are deemed to be "pending"…
'System That Lets Rapists Walk Free': Conviction of Men Who Raped 12-Year-Old Restored: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday restored the conviction of two men under the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act for raping a 12-year-old girl. The case originated in Bhojpur district of Bihar, where the victim was found to be three months pregnant in 2016. She told her parents that…
