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Officer Cannot Resign Without SP's Permission or Two Months’ Notice; Constable’s Plea Dismissed: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
Bilal Ahmad Yatoo, a former constable of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, filed a petition in the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court challenging the acceptance of his resignation on the same day it was submitted. Yatoo, who had been appointed in 2016, faced multiple disciplinary issues during his training and work…
Key Ruling on Wife’s Maintenance Amid Divorce Proceedings Delivered: Orissa High Court
In a recent decision dated 15th May 2025, the Orissa High Court, in W\.P.(C) No. 31902 of 2024, dealt with a writ petition filed by Ananya Routray, seeking quashing of an order passed by the Family Court of Cuttack that rejected her application for pendente lite maintenance and litigation expenses in a divorce case.…
Sale of Goods at Concessional Rates Alone Does Not Amount to Sham Transaction; SCN Quashed: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jharkhand High Court has quashed notices issued by the State Tax authorities under Section 61 of the Jharkhand Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (JGST Act). The notices had asked various businesses, including M/s. Saraswati Stone Works and M/s. Sri Ram Stone Works, to explain why they sold…
Desperation to Look Attractive Leads to Pre-Arrest Bail Denial for Influencer Whose Hair-Growth Oil Caused Adverse Reaction: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has denied anticipatory bail to Amandeep Singh @ Aman, a hair stylist and social media influencer, accused of misleading the public with false claims about his hair oil product that allegedly caused severe allergic reactions in dozens of individuals. The Court strongly condemned the act…
Anticipatory Bail Denied to Accused in Online Part-Time Job Scam, Custodial Interrogation Deemed Necessary to Uncover Conspiracy: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to Shamikh Shahbaz Shaikh, an agent of fintech company Rapipay, who is accused of playing a key role in a massive online part-time job scam that allegedly duped a victim of ₹17,95,000. Justice Ravinder Dudeja presided over the case and held that, given the…
Non-Compliance with Conditions for Leaving Country by Undertrial Cannot Be Taken Lightly: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a stern ruling, upheld a Sessions Court order that forfeited a fixed deposit of Rs. 2 lakhs belonging to a rape accused for failing to submit a mandatory affidavit before going abroad. The accused, Dinesh Aneja, had been granted conditional permission to travel overseas during the pendency of…
Couple Agrees To Marry After Rape Case; Flowery Proposal Encouraged By Supreme Court
A serious case arose in Aurangabad involving a young woman, Aishwarya Patil, who filed a complaint against her husband Ameykumar Patil and his family. The complaint was related to repeated instances of domestic violence, caste-based abuse, and harassment after her inter-caste marriage. The allegations were made under…
Controller Of Patents Must Specify Known Substance Against Which Claimed Invention Is Being Assessed In Hearing Notice: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant judgment, has emphasized that the Controller of Patents must clearly identify the ‘known substance’ while raising objections under Section 3(d) of The Patents Act, 1970. Justice Amit Bansal, presiding over the case of Taiho Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd v. The Controller Of Patents,…
In-Laws Asking Wife To Divorce Husband For His Marriage With Higher Caste Girl Doesn't Amount To Cruelty: Bombay High Court
Aurangabad, 4 April 2025 – In a significant decision, the Hon’ble Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, invoked Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, to quash proceedings against a sister-in-law in a case filed under multiple charges, including those under the Indian Penal Code and the Scheduled Caste…
Public Information Officer Not Obliged to Initiate Investigation Under Section 7 of RTI Act: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court in WP(C) No. 13319 of 2024, held that a Public Information Officer (PIO) has no authority under Section 7 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 to conduct investigations while processing RTI applications. The judgment was delivered on May 2025 by Justice N. Nagaresh, in a…
