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Husband Need Not Prove Cohabitation to Claim Loss of Dependency After Wife's Death in Accident: Karnataka High Court
In a significant judgment, the Karnataka High Court clarified that residing together is not a mandatory condition to claim compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act on the ground of loss of dependency. This ruling came in the case involving Ningappa, who had sought compensation following the death of…
Man Restrained from Making Derogatory Comments Against upGrad: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, invoking powers under Section 39 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, passed an interim injunction order on July 25, 2025, restraining Lavangiri Ansar Basha from posting defamatory content against the educational technology company upGrad Education Private Limited. The case was heard by Justice…
'Disturbing; Attempt to Know Privileged Communication': Railway Police Summons to Accused's Lawyer Stayed: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has expressed strong displeasure over the issuance of a summons to a defence advocate by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) under the Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1996, calling it “really disturbing” and “unfortunate”. The court took serious note of this action, observing that…
No Double Tax After Building Regularization, Only Regular Rate Applicable: Kerala High Court
In the case of Koovatt Laila VERSUS State of Kerala, the Kerala High Court examined whether a Municipality could continue to impose double property tax on a building after its unauthorized construction had been regularized. The dispute arose when the 2nd Respondent, a Municipality, issued a demand notice seeking…
Civil Courts Can Grant Anti-Arbitration Injunction Against Foreign-Seated Arbitrations: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently held that Indian civil courts have the power to grant anti-arbitration injunctions under Section 9 and inherent powers under Section 151 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), even in cases involving foreign-seated arbitration. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav emphasized that courts must…
ED Officer Sentenced to 3 Years in Jail in Bribery Case: Bengaluru Court
A Bengaluru court has sentenced former Enforcement Directorate officer Lalit Bazad to three years of simple imprisonment along with fines for offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The judgment was delivered by Judge Manjunath Sangreshi of the Special CBI Court on…
Highly Qualified but Unemployed Wife Entitled to Maintenance Until Gainful Employment: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a criminal revision petition filed under Section 144, Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and Section 397 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 by Mr. Gurpratap Singh, an Australian citizen, challenging the order of Rs. 1,00,000 per month as ad-interim maintenance granted to…
'Attempt to Overawe District Judiciary': Litigant Fined ₹50K for Claiming Magistrate Assured Acquittal: Madhya Pradesh High Court
A petitioner named Rajneesh Chaturvedi, who was convicted by the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) under Section 332, Indian Penal Code, approached the Madhya Pradesh High Court with a writ petition. He alleged that the trial court judge had assured him of an acquittal during the trial, leading him to believe he…
Women Can Seek Relief Under DV Act Even During Maintenance Enforcement Proceedings Under CrPC: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a recent decision dated 25 July 2025, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar delivered an important ruling on the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The case was filed by Mubashir Ahmad Wani, challenging the legality of an order passed by the Principal Sessions Judge, Anantnag…
No Plan to Remove 'Socialist' and 'Secular' from Constitution's Preamble: Government in Parliament
The Central Government on Thursday, July 25, 2025, informed the Parliament of India that it currently holds no plan or intention to remove or reconsider the words "socialist" and "secular" from the Preamble of the Constitution of India. It was clarified that no formal process or amendment proposal has been initiated…
