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Timeline for Sanction Recommendation Under Food Safety Act is Mandatory; Non-Compliance Renders Prosecution Unsustainable: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a major decision under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that any failure to comply with the mandatory procedural requirements—such as obtaining sanction for prosecution within the stipulated time—makes the criminal proceedings unsustainable. This significant ruling…
Forced Abortion Allegation Fails in Dowry Cruelty Case, All Accused Acquitted: Gujarat High Court
The case involves the State of Gujarat filing an appeal against the acquittal of accused Bhupendrabhai @ Bhagabhai Naranbhai Rohit and others in a criminal trial related to domestic cruelty and forced abortion allegations. The complainant is the legally wedded wife of accused No.1 and alleged that she suffered…
Hindustan Times, Neelesh Misra Directed to Pay ₹40 Lakh to Businessman for Defamation: Delhi Court
In a significant judgment dealing with defamation under Tort Law, the District Court of Tis Hazari, Delhi, held HT Media Limited (publisher of Hindustan Times) and its former journalist Neelesh Misra guilty of publishing a defamatory article against a Delhi-based businessman Arun Kumar Gupta, founder of Darts IT…
Police Report Sufficient for Cognizance in Child Sexual Assault Case, Challenge to Quash POCSO Charges Rejected: Karnataka High Court
In the case of Sri Avik Bid versus The State by Jalahalli Police Station, the petitioner challenged the order taking cognizance of sexual assault charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). The petitioner was accused of touching the private parts of children, which led to the filing…
Actor Vishal Directed to Pay ₹30 Crore to Lyca Productions for Evasive Conduct: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court, in a significant order under the provisions of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, has directed actor Vishal Krishna Reddy to pay a total of Rs. 30 crore to Lyca Productions Private Limited. The decision was delivered by Justice P.T. Asha, who strongly criticized Vishal's evasive behavior throughout…
Conviction of 24-Year-Old Man for Rape of 60-Year-Old Woman Upheld, Electropherogram Report Not Mandatory with DNA Evidence: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant decision under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code, upheld the conviction and 12-year rigorous imprisonment sentence of a 24-year-old man named Sanjay @ Sanju for raping a 60-year-old woman in a jhuggi in Mehrauli. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, when…
O. 39 R.7 CPC | Pleader Commissioner's Report Not Admissible as Evidence for Deciding Suit: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court in the case of Ramakrushna Nayak versus Manoj Kumar Behera and Another has clarified the scope and utility of the report submitted by a Pleader Commissioner appointed under Order 39 Rule 7 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC). The Court held that while such a report is important for limited…
Arbitration Act | Notice Under Section 21 Not Mandatory If Opposing Party Was Aware of Dispute: Rajasthan High Court
In a recent order passed by the Hon’ble Rajasthan High Court, the matter involved a dispute arising out of a loan agreement containing an arbitration clause under Article 23. The Applicants sought appointment of a sole arbitrator to adjudicate disputes under the arbitration clause. The Court referred extensively to…
If Non-Veg Food Hurts Religious Sentiments, Why Order from Restaurant That Serves It?: Mumbai Consumer Court
In a recent order dated May 13, 2025, the Mumbai Suburban Additional District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission dismissed a compensation claim filed by two complainants, Gargi Prakash Joshi and her husband Ramesh Joshi, against Wow Momos Foods Private Limited. The couple alleged that they were served…
Review of Motor Vehicles Act Needed, Definitions on Vehicle Classification & Toll Collection Must Be Added: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court, in a significant judgment dated June 9, 2025, directed the Union Ministry of Surface Transport to review and revise the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, particularly in relation to vehicular classifications. Justice M. Nagaprasanna, presiding over the case, stressed the need for clear and updated…
