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'Entire Himachal Pradesh May Vanish; Revenue Earning Can't Be at Cost of Environment': Supreme Court Raises Alarm '
On August 1, 2025, the Supreme Court of India raised a stark alarm regarding the deteriorating environmental situation in Himachal Pradesh, stating that if unregulated development continues, "the entire State may vanish in thin air from the map of the country." The observation came during the hearing of an appeal…
Failed to Show Respect, Honour to Court': Lawyer Fined ₹10K for Appearing via VC from Car: Madhya Pradesh High Court
On August 1, 2025, the Madhya Pradesh High Court expressed serious displeasure over a lawyer appearing via video conferencing while seated inside a car, calling it a violation of courtroom decorum. The Division Bench of Justice Atul Sreedharan and Justice Anuradha Shukla was hearing a matter titled Amrit Hones Private…
Sentence of Company Official Suspended in Coal Block Scam, Conviction Remains Intact: Delhi High Court
In a significant relief to Ramesh Kumar Jayaswal, former Director of Abhijeet Infrastructure Private Limited (AIPL), the Delhi High Court on Friday, August 1, 2025, suspended his three-year sentence in an alleged case of cheating and conspiracy related to the allocation of Brinda and Sisai coal blocks in Jharkhand.…
Vadodara Jail Authority Slammed for 'Illegal' Detention of Convict; Recalculation of Set-Off Period Ordered for All Convicts: Gujarat High Court
In a scathing judgment delivered on August 1, 2025, the Gujarat High Court condemned the Vadodara Jail Authority for illegally detaining a convict for 2 months and 8 days beyond his sentence. The court observed that the authorities failed to calculate the correct set-off period, thereby violating the convict’s…
Juvenile Justice Act Misuse Alleged; Age Fraud Plea of Accused in Rape and Murder Case Under Section 302 IPC Rejected: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, the Supreme Court of India on 1 August 2025 set aside the declaration of juvenility granted to the accused Devi Singh, involved in a serious criminal case of murder. The case stems from a tragic incident on 31 August 2011,…
HP Land Revenue Act | Financial Commissioner Can't Interfere with Order Set Aside by District Collector Without Declaring It Illegal: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court, in a detailed judgment, has quashed the order passed by the Financial Commissioner, ruling that he had exceeded his jurisdiction under Section 17 of the Himachal Pradesh Land Revenue Act, 1954. The case, titled Sanjay Kumar v/s State of H.P. & Others, was decided by Justice Satyen…
Disclosing Matrimonial Litigation Details to Defend Collateral Civil & Criminal Cases Not Barred Under Section 22 HMA: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a recent judgment, has clarified that the bar imposed by Section 22, Hindu Marriage Act 1955, on publishing details of matrimonial disputes is not absolute. The provision aims to prevent unnecessary public dissemination of sensitive matrimonial issues, but it does not prohibit disclosures made…
Reliefs Requiring 'Additional Adjudication' Not Permissible Under Section 33 of Arbitration Act: Karnataka High Court
A significant judgment was delivered by the Karnataka High Court Bench comprising Justice Anu Sivaraman and Justice K Manmadha in Commercial Appeal No. 302 of 2024 titled Nayeem Noor Mohamed & Anr. VERSUS Nazim Noor Mohamed. The case revolved around the legality of an arbitral order passed under Section 33(4),…
FIR Against Employer Over 'Sexual Harassment' Quashed, Directed to Do 6 Months Community Service at Government Hospital: Delhi High Court
A case of sexual harassment, stalking, and outraging modesty of a woman was registered in the year 2022 against a male employer named Karan Moolchandani by his female employee. The FIR was filed at a Delhi police station under serious allegations made by the woman. She accused Karan Moolchandani of persistently…
Unstamped Agreement Cannot Justify Temporary Injunction Even If Execution Is Admitted by Defendant: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling under the Indian Stamp Act, the Bombay High Court has held that an unstamped and unregistered agreement cannot be relied upon to grant interim injunctions, even if both parties admit to its execution. The judgment, delivered by Justice S.G. Chapalgaonkar on July 29, 2025, emphasizes the strict…
