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Order Closing Party’s Evidence Due to Delay in Witness Testimony Quashed; ‘Justice Hurried Is Buried’: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court recently set aside a decision made by the trial court which had closed the petitioner’s evidence after the witness was not produced despite multiple opportunities. The case concerns a civil suit filed by the respondent seeking a declaration of ownership, possession,…
Trial Court’s Rejection of School Certificate as Age Proof in Juvenility Test Set Aside: Gauhati High Court
In a recent ruling, the Gauhati High Court set aside an order passed by a Sessions Judge, which had rejected the school certificate as proof of the accused's age for determining juvenility. The single-judge bench of Justice Parthivjyoti Saikia observed that the Sessions Judge had wrongly disregarded the school…
‘Reprehensible’ Act: DPS Dwarka Accused of Using Bouncers to Block Students Amid Fee Hike Row, Says: Delhi High Court
In a strong rebuke against Delhi Public School (DPS) Dwarka, the Delhi High Court on Thursday condemned the school's practice of engaging "bouncers" to prevent students from entering the premises over a fee hike dispute. Justice Sachin Datta, while disposing of an application filed by parents of expelled students,…
Writ Petitions Cannot Be Withdrawn on a Whim; Plea for Fresh Petition in Amarnath Langer Dispute Rejected: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a plea filed by Bhole Bhandari Charitable Trust to withdraw its writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India with liberty to file a fresh petition. The petition sought judicial direction to the Shri Amarnathji Shrine…
Wife Assaulted by Husband Over Doubts on Child’s Paternity Due to Skin Complexion; Separation Granted: Gauhati High Court
In a shocking case from Assam, the Gauhati High Court upheld a wife's right to live separately from her husband and receive monthly maintenance under Section 125, Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). The court recognized that the wife was subjected to physical abuse and unfounded allegations by her husband over their…
Nearly 2 Years Without Examining a Single Witness: Bail Granted to NDPS Accused Due to Violation of Fundamental Rights: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court on June 3, 2025, granted bail to Yash Pal Thakur, an accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, citing a clear violation of his fundamental right to a speedy trial. The judgment was delivered by Justice Rakesh Kainthla, who noted that the petitioner had…
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[POCSO Act] If Date of Birth in School Records Is Solely Based on Parents’ Statement, Ossification Test May Be Necessary: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has set aside the conviction of Karan Kumar under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, noting that the prosecution failed to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the survivor was a minor at the time of the alleged incident. The judgment was passed by Justice Amit Sharma in…
Detention of Man Allegedly Linked to LeT Upheld, Justified Based on His Conduct: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has upheld the preventive detention of Tahir Riyaz Dar under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978, citing that the decision by the District Magistrate, Pulwama was made with due application of mind and in accordance with legal and constitutional safeguards. The order, issued for…
FIR Quashed Against Man Accused of Causing Discomfort to Woman Passenger by Constant Staring: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR registered under Section 509 of the Indian Penal Code, involving allegations of inappropriate behaviour aboard a domestic flight. The case involved Prashant Pareek, who was accused by a female co-passenger of persistently staring at her during a flight from Indore to Delhi,…
Plea Closed as Elections to DHCBA and All Bar Associations Successfully Conclude: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant update under the Representation of the People Act, reviewed the status of elections across various Bar Associations, including the Delhi High Court Bar Association and District Court Bar Associations. As per earlier orders, elections for all Bar Associations were scheduled on…
