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Retirement No Ground to Drop Contempt Proceedings for Non-Compliance With Court Order; Notice Issued to Ex-DGP: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court has issued a contempt notice to the former Director General of Police (DGP), Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, for repeatedly failing to comply with a court order. The court also found that the ex-DGP misled the court by hiding the department’s intention to file an appeal before the Supreme Court against…
“No Coercive Steps” Order Does Not Bar Filing of Charge Sheet: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has clarified that an interim order directing that "no coercive steps shall be taken" against an accused does not prevent the police from filing a charge sheet after completing their investigation. The Court emphasized that such an order is only meant to protect the liberty of the accused from arrest…
Section 498A IPC Does Not Require a Dowry Demand; Any Unlawful Demand for Property or Valuables Is Covered: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has clarified that an offence under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) does not specifically require an allegation of demand for “dowry”. The Court held that any unlawful demand for property or valuables, coupled with harassment to coerce a woman, can constitute cruelty under this…
All States Directed to Constitute SITs to Probe Fraudulent Motor Accident Insurance Claims: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has issued a significant directive to all state governments to establish dedicated Special Investigation Teams (SITs) aimed at investigating suspected fraudulent claims related to motor accident insurance. This decision comes after a detailed review of a case involving allegations that the…
UP Government Asked to Consider Increasing Compensation for Dependents of Deceased Advocates: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to consider increasing the financial assistance provided to the dependents of advocates who pass away prematurely. The court highlighted that the current compensation amount of ₹5 lakh has not been revised for over ten years, despite the scheme’s…
Denying Compassionate Appointment to Married Daughters While Granting It to Married Sons Is Unconstitutional: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has recently pronounced a landmark judgment declaring the practice of denying compassionate appointment to married daughters, while granting it to married sons, as unconstitutional. The Court held that such discrimination based on gender and marital status violates the fundamental rights…
Defective Summary Suit Need Not Be Dismissed Entirely; Underlying Claim Can Continue as an Ordinary Recovery Action: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has delivered an important judgment clarifying that a defective summary suit does not necessarily have to be dismissed as a dead suit. Even if the requirements of Order XXXVII of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 are not fulfilled, the court can treat the suit as an…
Cheque Bounce Case Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act: Conviction Upheld and Fine Imposed
In a recent case heard by the XXII Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Court, Bengaluru, the accused Smt. B.N. Kokila has been convicted under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (N.I. Act). The case involved a dispute over a cheque bounced due to insufficient funds, leading to criminal proceedings…
Man Accused of Forcing Pesticide Down Wife's Throat Acquitted in 25-Year-Old Case: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has delivered a significant verdict, acquitting Nafe Singh of the serious charge of attempting to murder his wife by forcing pesticide down her throat. The case, which originated over 25 years ago, was finally resolved in his favor. The court’s decision was based on the grounds that the…
Natural Justice Requires a Reasonable Opportunity, Not “Repeated or Endless Opportunities”: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has clarified the principles of natural justice, stating that affected parties must be given a reasonable opportunity to respond before an adverse decision is made. However, the court emphasized that authorities are not required to offer “repeated or endless opportunities” until they are satisfied…
