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S.138 NI Act | Second Forensic Expert Can't Be Appointed Unless First Report on Signature Is Set Aside: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that when a forensic expert's opinion is already on record and has not been invalidated, the accused cannot demand a second expert examination simply because the existing report does not support his defence. This observation was made by Justice Rakesh Kainthla while dismissing…
Make Ad-Hoc Appointments To Posts Of Public Prosecutors Pending Regular Recruitment: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has directed the Government of NCT of Delhi to initiate immediate ad-hoc appointments to the posts of Additional Public Prosecutors and Assistant Public Prosecutors in the criminal courts, citing the urgent need for smooth functioning of the judicial process. The order was passed by a Division…
After Glitch, Appointment of Arbitrators by ODR Platforms Questioned: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling on online arbitration practices, the Bombay High Court quashed an arbitral award passed in favor of Yes Bank after finding that the arbitrator had been unilaterally appointed through an Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform, without adherence to the procedures outlined under the Arbitration…
Party Cannot Be Forced to Undergo Medical Exam Merely to Help Opponent Prove Their Case: Bombay High Court
In a significant decision concerning the rights and dignity of elderly individuals, the Bombay High Court refused to order a medical examination of PC, an 85-year-old woman and Defendant No. 3 in an ongoing family property dispute. Justice N.J. Jamadar ruled that a party cannot be forced to undergo a medical test…
Imposes ₹5,000 Cost on Somnath Bharti's Wife in Defamation Case Against Nirmala Sitharaman: Delhi Court
A Delhi court on Wednesday imposed a cost of ₹5,000 on Lipika Mitra, the wife of AAP leader Somnath Bharti, for failing to appear in her own criminal defamation complaint against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The case titled Lipika Mitra v. Nirmala Sitharaman was being heard by Additional Chief Judicial…
Criticism Intended to Vilify Judiciary Unacceptable; Man Jailed for 3 Days Over Derogatory FB Posts on Judges: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday sentenced P.K. Suresh Kumar to three days’ simple imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹2,000 for posting “contemptuous and intemperate remarks” against sitting judges on Facebook. The court took suo motu cognizance of the matter, highlighting the severity of undermining judicial…
Empowering Women Through Law: Comprehensive Guide to Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 & Its Practical Impact
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 was enacted by the Indian Parliament to provide effective protection to women who are victims of violence occurring within the family. The Act defines domestic violence broadly, covering physical, emotional, sexual, verbal, and economic abuse, ensuring that…
Cheque Dishonour Complaint Maintainable Against Partners Without Making Partnership Firm a Party: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment interpreting Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the Supreme Court of India has held that a criminal complaint for cheque dishonour issued in the name of a partnership firm is maintainable against its individual partners, even if the firm itself is not arrayed as an accused.…
20-Year Sentence Upheld for Man Convicted Under Section 377 IPC & POCSO for Assaulting 6-Year-Old Boy: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has upheld the 20-year rigorous imprisonment sentence awarded to Ansair Khasim Jingru, a 27-year-old man, for committing unnatural sexual assault on a six-year-old boy. The trial court's conviction under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sections 4 and 6 of the Protection of…
Disclosure or Attachment of Assets Cannot Be Ordered Against Non-Party to Arbitral Award: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling dated July 2025, the Bombay High Court, through Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan, has held that a foreign arbitral award passed under Part II of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 cannot be enforced against a person who was not a party to the arbitration agreement or proceedings. The Court…
