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WhatsApp Message Alone Cannot Prove Defendant Received Summons, Ex-Parte Decree Set Aside: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has set aside an ex-parte judgment and decree passed against Nirmaljeet Singh, holding that the mere transmission of a summons through WhatsApp could not, in the circumstances of the case, conclusively establish that the defendant had actually received and become aware of the summons. Justice…
Three Acquitted in 1991 Dowry Death Case for Lack of Proof of Harassment Soon Before Death: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow Bench has acquitted three accused in a decades-old case concerning the death of Urmila, who was found dead in a well near her matrimonial home in Faizabad in September 1991. Justice Manoj Bajaj held that the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that Urmila had been…
Illegal Detention and Alleged ₹14 Lakh Jewellery Loot at Police Station, SP Inquiry and CCTV Preservation Ordered: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has taken a serious note of allegations involving illegal detention and theft at Police Station Hasanganj in Unnao district. A petitioner, Ram Kumar, approached the court claiming that he was unlawfully detained at the police station from July 27 to July 30, 2026, without any formal…
Mother Favoured in Custody Dispute Under Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant judgment, the Jharkhand High Court has ruled in a custody dispute case involving a minor girl, emphasizing the importance of the child's welfare and the jurisdiction of family courts. The case was filed by a mother, Surbhe Shaw, against her husband, Ajit Kumar, seeking guardianship and custody of…
NI ACT, Court Grants Recovery of ₹5,50,000 in Civil Suit Under Code of Civil Procedure: District Court, Delhi
On 25th August, 2026, the District Judge of Shahdara District, Karkardooma Courts, Delhi, delivered a significant judgment in a civil suit filed by Sh. Guljari Singh against Ms. Rajwati Gautam. The case was registered under CNR number DLSH01-002939-2023 and was numbered CS No. 348/23. The plaintiff, Sh. Guljari Singh,…
Closure Report in Bengaluru School Student’s Suicide Case Quashed, Fresh Probe Ordered: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has delivered a significant verdict in a tragic case involving the death of a 15-year-old student, Ramya Murthy, who committed suicide near Yeshwanthpur railway station in Bengaluru in 2022. The court has set aside the police closure report and ordered a fresh investigation by a different…
Sultanpur Bar Elections Ordered Within Three Weeks, 30% Reservation for Women Directed: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has issued a significant order directing the Sultanpur Bar Association to complete its elections within three weeks. This decision was taken while ensuring the implementation of the Supreme Court’s mandate that 30% of the positions in Bar Association governing bodies be reserved for women…
Stamp Duty Valuation Must Be Based on the Nature of Land Use, Not Its Classification in the Master Plan: Supreme Court
In a significant decision, the Supreme Court has clarified that the valuation of land for stamp duty purposes should be based on the actual use of the land rather than its classification under a Master Plan. The Court emphasized that the purpose for which land is used holds greater importance in determining its value…
Section 313 CrPC | No Adverse Inference Can Be Drawn Against Accused for Failing to Explain a Circumstance Not Put to Him: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has made a significant ruling by stating that no adverse inference can be drawn against an accused person if they do not explain a particular fact or evidence that they were not questioned about during trial. This decision was made by a bench led by Justice Subhash Vidyarthi while allowing two…
‘Civil Estrangement’ Between Husband and Wife Turning Into Criminal Case Against Family Requires Strict Judicial Scrutiny: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has observed that matrimonial disputes can sometimes cross the fragile line between ordinary civil estrangement and vexatious criminal litigation. The Court held that when serious criminal proceedings are initiated against a husband and several members of his extended family after one spouse…
