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“Private Agenda”: PIL Seeking Release Of Sanctioned Amount Of ₹20 Lakh For 'Malhar Mahotsav' Dismissed : Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court, in a significant ruling dated 2.04.2025, dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by a Bilaspur-based cultural organization that sought judicial direction for the release of Rs. 20 lakh sanctioned by the State for organizing the Malhar Mahotsav—a historic cultural festival in…
Court Turns the Tables: Divorce Drama Ends in Peace as Court Quashes Criminal Case After Intense Legal Battle : Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment dated 10 April, 2025, the Allahabad High Court has taken a significant step in affirming the importance of family arrangements and settlements under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The case revolves around Sai Nageswar Satchidanand, who had been involved in a family dispute…
Proposed Purchaser Under Agreement To Sell Can't Sue Third Party Who Claims Title & Possession Of Property : Supreme Court
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India held that a proposed purchaser under an agreement to sell does not acquire any ownership or legal interest in the property and, therefore, has no right to file a suit for permanent injunction against a third party with whom they have no privity of contract. The decision…
'Citizens Can't Be Treated As Cattle', Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Heatwave Crisis, Expresses Pain At State's Inaction : Rajasthan High Court
In a dramatic and urgent intervention, the Rajasthan High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the ongoing heatwave crisis, severely criticizing the State government’s failure to act. The Court acted under the title "IN RE: Beat the Heatwave and Climatic Change to Save the Life of Public at Large v. Union of India",…
Love Turns Legal: FIR Under Section 498A Quashed After ₹9 Lakh Divorce Settlement : Delhi High Court
In a significant development, the Delhi High Court has quashed FIR No. 409/2018 registered at Police Station Jyoti Nagar under Section 498A, Section 406, and Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, along with Section 3 and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. The petition was filed by Rahul Kumar and four…
Mere Lack Of Property Description Or Proximity Of Testator's Death To Date Of Execution Of Will Not Sufficient To Invalidate Will: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has clarified that suspicion surrounding the execution of a Will must be based on concrete grounds, not vague or general assumptions. Justice Gautam Kumar Choudhary delivered this significant judgment, emphasizing that the timing of the testator’s death or lack of detailed property description…
Insurer Company Can't Deny Liability Solely On Basis Of Incorrect Policy Number Furnished By Claimants : Jharkhand High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jharkhand High Court has held that an insurance company cannot escape liability in a motor accident compensation claim solely because the claimants mentioned an incorrect policy number. The decision, delivered by Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi, emphasizes that it is the duty of the insurer…
Contractors Are Liable To Pay GST At Rate Prevalent On Day Of Receipt Of Tender, Not When Work Is Allotted : Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In a pivotal ruling, the Jammu & Kashmir High Court has clarified that the applicable Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate for contractors is to be determined based on the rate prevalent on the last date for submission of tenders, not when the work is actually allotted or executed. This interpretation comes in light of…
Collector's Refusal To Call For Originals In Case Of Deficient Stamp Duty Doesn't Curtail Court's Power To Impound Document : Chhattisgarh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Chhattisgarh High Court has held that even if the Collector (Stamps) declines to exercise power under Section 48B of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, the power of a court to impound a document under Section 33 of the Indian Stamp Act remains unaffected. The decision reinforces the judiciary’s…
Expect State To Issue Online Circular Stating Superannuation Age Of Dental, MBBS Medical Officers To Be 62 Years : Rajasthan High Court
In a major relief to Medical Officers across Rajasthan, the Rajasthan High Court has reaffirmed that all Medical Officers holding BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) or MBBS degrees are entitled to continue in government service until the age of 62 years, not 60 as currently applied in some cases. This comes following a…
