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Election Validity Of Kothagudem MLA Affirmed, Disclosure Of Spouse’s Name In Affidavit Not Compulsory: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court has upheld the 2023 election of Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao, Communist Party of India (CPI) candidate, as MLA from Kothagudem Assembly Constituency, dismissing an election petition that challenged his election on the ground of non-disclosure of his wife’s name in the Form 26 affidavit submitted…
Minor Mistakes Not Valid Basis To Contest Well-Reasoned Award Under Section 34 Of Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition filed under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 by Hindustan Hydraulics Pvt. Ltd. seeking to set aside an arbitral award dated 05.09.2016. The petition challenged the award passed by a Sole Arbitrator in favor of the Union of India, represented through…
Medical Proof Alone Of Sexual Act Inadequate For Rape Conviction Without Direct Link To Accused: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The case arose from an FIR lodged by the father of a 14-year-old girl who reported that his daughter and her minor friend were missing. Later, it was alleged that both girls had been kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The police investigation led to the filing of charges under Section 363, Section 376 of the Indian…
Acquittal Sustained In Minor’s Abduction And Rape Case Owing To Doubts In Prosecution Evidence: Gujarat High Court
The case involves the State of Gujarat filing an appeal against the acquittal of accused persons by the Sessions Court, Jamnagar. The accused were charged under Sections 363, 366, 376, 506(2), and 114 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly abducting and raping a minor girl. The complainant, a minor victim, reported…
Civilian Killing Using Service Weapons While in Plain Clothes Not Covered Under Official Duty; No CrPC Section 197 Sanction Required for Prosecution: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently refused to absolve Punjab police officials accused of killing a civilian in a fake encounter while in plain clothes. The police officers were charged with shooting the civilian using official firearms but were not in uniform at the time of the incident. The Court rejected their claim that…
Anticipatory Bail Allowed in Alleged Sexual Assault Case Based on Deceptive Marriage Assurance Under Section 376 IPC: Tripura High Court
The Tripura High Court recently delivered a detailed judgment in a case where the accused applied for anticipatory bail under allegations of rape committed through a false promise of marriage, as per Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The judgment, dated 11 June 2025, thoroughly analyzed the facts, evidences,…
Summons Against Patanjali And Baba Ramdev In Misleading Advertisement Case Set Aside: Uttarakhand High Court
The Uttarakhand High Court has quashed summons issued by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Haridwar, against Patanjali Ayurved Ltd., Divya Pharmacy, Baba Ramdev, and Acharya Balkrishna. The case alleged that the parties published misleading advertisements to promote various health products, including Coronil. The…
Vigilance Wing Of Cochin Devaswom Board To Oversee Fraudulent Sites Cheating Devotees Via Fake Online Donations And Pooja Services: Kerala High Court
In a landmark order aimed at protecting devotees from cyber fraud, the Kerala High Court has directed the Chief Vigilance Officer of the Cochin Devaswom Board to maintain constant vigilance over fake websites and social media accounts impersonating temples and misusing their names for unauthorized donations and pooja…
Second Spouse Designated As Nominee Eligible For Compassionate Employment After Husband’s Demise: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has ruled that a second wife declared as a nominee in the service records of a deceased government employee is entitled to compassionate appointment, even if the first marriage had not been legally dissolved by a court decree. Court Recognizes Nominee Status and Dependence of Second…
Defamation Proceedings Against CM Revanth Reddy Over Alleged Remarks On BJP Temporarily Halted: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court has ordered a stay on proceedings initiated against the Chief Minister of Telangana, A. Revanth Reddy, in a criminal case concerning alleged defamatory remarks made during a political rally. The case stems from a speech delivered on 4th May 2024 at the “Jana Jatara Sabha” — a public meeting…
