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Child of Inter-Caste Parents Raised by Backward-Caste Parent Considered 'Backward' Only If Subjected to Caste Bias: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court, in the case of Sujal Mangala Birwadkar v. State of Maharashtra & Others, recently ruled on a crucial issue regarding caste certificate validation. The case revolved around Sujal Mangala Birwadkar, a student whose application for recognition as a member of the Chambhar Scheduled Caste community…
Calling Someone ‘Gunda’ or Alleging ‘Gunda Raj’ Without Evidence Amounts to Defamation; Newspaper’s Chief Editor Convicted: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment under Section 500, Indian Penal Code, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has convicted a newspaper editor for publishing defamatory material against a private individual without any basis or verification. The case involved the complainant Gopal Chand, a resident of Gram Panchayat Sirmour…
Wife’s Plea to Club ₹1000 Crore Alimony Case with Divorce Rejected; HMA and HAMA Are Distinct Laws: Bombay High Court
In a recent ruling dated 04 July, 2025, the Bombay High Court delivered a significant judgment in the case between Poonam Jaidev Shroff and Jaidev Rajnikant Shroff. The matter centered on whether the wife's maintenance petition under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 should be combined with the husband's…
Kashmir University Undermining Students' Interests by Hiring Guest Faculty Instead of Contractual Teachers: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has delivered a significant judgment in the case of Mushtaq Ahmad Shah & Ors VERSUS University of Kashmir, highlighting the illegality of replacing one temporary arrangement with another. The court ruled that the University of Kashmir cannot terminate the services of existing contractual…
Husband's Conviction Under Section 306 IPC Overturned; Single Instance of Questioning Wife's Morality Not Abetment: Andhra Pradesh High Court
In a major ruling under Section 306, Indian Penal Code, the Andhra Pradesh High Court recently overturned the conviction of two men accused of abetting the suicide of a woman. The deceased, Chilukuri Mariyamma, was married to Chilukuri Mariyadas (Petitioner No.1), and was living with him and his brother Pitchayya…
Developer Not Liable for Delay If Construction Plea Is Kept Pending by Development Authority: Allahabad High Court
In a significant judgment related to urban development and lease obligations, the Allahabad High Court has held that a developer cannot be penalized for not commencing construction when the application for construction permission is pending with the authority. The ruling came in the case of M/s Kinetic Buildtech Pvt.…
UP Police Barred from Late-Night Domiciliary Visits to Alleged History-Sheeter: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court, in a significant ruling safeguarding individual privacy and dignity, recently restrained the Uttar Pradesh Police from conducting late-night domiciliary visits to the house of a man against whom a history sheet had been opened. The court cited the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Kharak…
Landlord's Solvency Or Tenant's Financial Instability Not Relevant For Deciding Eviction Petition: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a recent judgment, ruled that the financial status of either landlord or tenant cannot be considered a factor while deciding eviction proceedings under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958. The ruling came from a bench led by Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani, who set aside the Rent Controller’s…
Centre Directed To Issue NOC For Repatriation Of Mortal Remains Of Indian-Origin Man From UK: Rajasthan High Court
In a humane and compassionate ruling, the Rajasthan High Court has directed the Union Government to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to allow the repatriation of the mortal remains of Bhaya Lal Bhagriya’s father, who passed away in the United Kingdom on April 21, 2025, only a month after acquiring British…
Foreign Recipients of Crime Proceeds Not Immune Solely Due to Contractual Legitimacy, Clarifies Vijay Madanlal Judgment: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has firmly stated that foreign recipients of proceeds of crime are not beyond the scope of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, merely because their transactions appear contractually legitimate. The ruling came in the matter of Amrit Pal Singh, a resident of Hong Kong for the past 17…
