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"Not Safe to Allow Local Police to Continue Investigation, Khejuri Murder Probe Transferred to CID: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court, on August 2025, ordered the West Bengal CID to take over the investigation into the murder of two men, Sudhir Chandra Paik and Sujit Das, who died under suspicious circumstances during a Muharram cultural dance programme in Khejuri, District Purba Medinipur. Justice Tirthankar Ghosh, while…
Bail Denied to Man Accused Under UAPA of Supplying Weapons to 'Bambiha' Gang, Arrest Not Illegal: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, on August 25, 2025, dismissed the bail appeal of Lakhveer Singh, who is accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 for allegedly supplying illegal arms and ammunition to the Bambiha Gang. A Division Bench comprising Justice Subramonium Prasad and Justice Harish Vaidyanathan…
'God Can't Be Tool for Rivalry or Social Dominance' in Pleas Seeking Installation of Ganesha Idol: Madras High Court
In a significant decision concerning the Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations, the Madras High Court strongly emphasized that the installation of Lord Ganesha idols in public places should not be driven by ego, social rivalry, or monetary influence. While disposing of a batch of writ petitions filed under Article 226 of…
'Mere Prospect of Filing Review Not Sufficient to Withhold Seized Goods, Customs Directed to Release Woman's Gold Jewellery: Delhi High Court '
The Delhi High Court, in a judgment dated 19th August 2025, directed the Customs Department to implement the Order-in-Original dated 29th December 2023 and Order-in-Appeal dated 26th May 2025, which permitted the release of personal gold jewellery of the petitioner Ashiya upon payment of redemption fine and applicable…
Order VI Rule 17 CPC | Written Statement Can Be Amended Only by Defendant Who Filed It, Not by Those Who Adopted It: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has clarified that in a partition and separate possession suit, only a defendant who has independently filed a written statement is legally entitled to seek its amendment. The judgment was delivered by Justice Suraj Govindaraj, while dismissing the writ petition filed…
Domestic Violence Offences with Intention to Kill Must Be Taken Seriously, Marriage Not a Mitigating Factor: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a firm and precedent-setting ruling, has clarified that a marital relationship is not a mitigating factor in cases of domestic violence involving an attempt to kill. The court held that such a relationship, in fact, becomes an aggravating factor when the victim is subjected to extreme…
Termination of Record Assistant for Demanding Bribe and Filing Fake Complaints Against Judge Upheld: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court, in a detailed and significant ruling, has upheld the termination from service of Kummari Satyanarayana, a Record Assistant employed at the Mandal Legal Services Authority (MLSA). The Division Bench comprising Justice R. Raghunandan Rao and Justice Sumathi Jagadham dismissed the writ…
Woman's Right to Reside in Shared Household Can't Be Used to Create Proprietary Rights: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment interpreting Section 17 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the Delhi High Court has ruled that a woman's right to reside in a shared household is not a proprietary right, but a protective right against unlawful eviction. A Division Bench comprising Justice Anil…
No UAPA Offence for Attending Meetings of Organisation Not Banned, Bail Upheld: Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed an appeal filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) challenging the bail granted to Saleem Khan by the Karnataka High Court under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. The bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice KV Viswanathan ruled that there was no prima…
Sexual Harassment Charge Fails POSH Test, Yet Transfer Ordered: Chhattisgarh High Court
The High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur on 22 August 2025 admitted a writ petition filed by Subodh Kumar Deshpandey, a Senior Technician (Services) at the Medical Department of Bhilai Steel Plant, challenging his transfer to Nandini Mines, Rajhara. The transfer was issued through an order dated 14 May 2025,…
