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Section 14 HMA | Divorce Sought Within a Year of Marriage Requires Separate Application Showing Exceptional Hardship or Depravity: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court recently delivered a significant judgment regarding the filing of divorce petitions under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The judgment focused on the interpretation of Section 14 of the Hindu Marriage Act and the requirements for seeking a divorce within one year of marriage. The Court's ruling…
Matrimonial Disputes Can Be Distressing, Lawyers Should Guide Towards Resolution Instead of Fueling Allegations: Delhi High Court
In a strong message on courtroom decorum, the Delhi High Court admonished a husband, Rajat Kanwar, for misbehaving with his wife’s counsel during ongoing matrimonial litigation. The Court emphasized that while matrimonial disputes are emotionally charged, litigants are expected to maintain dignity, especially inside…
Section 138 NI Act | Defect in Cheque Return Memo Doesn’t Nullify Entire Cheque Dishonour Trial: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court, in a recent judgment, clarified that any technical defect or irregularity in the cheque return memo does not invalidate the entire criminal proceedings initiated under Section 138, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The Court held that the absence of a seal or bank officer’s signature on…
Application Under Section 11 of Arbitration Act Not Impacted by Ongoing Proceedings Under Jharkhand Apartment Ownership Act: Jharkhand High Court
In the case M/s Bodhraj Construction VERSUS Snehanshu Sinha, the parties had entered into an agreement for sale of a property located in Ranchi on 27.09.2010. As per Clause 18 of this agreement, any disputes arising out of the transaction were to be resolved through arbitration. Disputes later emerged concerning…
Schizophrenia Not Valid Ground for Divorce Unless Severity Prevents Cohabitation with Spouse: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has clarified that a spouse cannot seek divorce merely on the basis of mental illness allegations unless it is proved that the illness is of such nature that living together becomes unreasonable. This ruling came in the case of Sanjay Kumar Shaw VERSUS Anjali Kumari Shaw, where the husband sought…
Notice Issued on Plea to Stay Teacher Recruitment at Panjab University Until OBC Reservation Scheme Is Implemented: Punjab and Haryana High Court
Panjab University Teacher's Recruitment Advertisements Challenged for Failing to Implement Central Education Act 2019: Punjab & Haryana High Court Issues Notice Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued a notice in response to a plea that challenges the recruitment advertisements issued by Panjab University in 2023 and…
Accused Evading Arrest or Obstructing Execution of Warrants Not Entitled to Anticipatory Bail: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has recently cancelled the anticipatory bail granted to accused persons involved in an economic offence case. The Court held that individuals who evade arrest, obstruct court orders, or fail to appear for legal proceedings should not be granted anticipatory bail, especially when they are…
Bail Granted to Rape Accused as Court Notes Victim 'Invited Trouble Herself': Allahabad High Court
In a recent case, the Allahabad High Court granted bail to a man accused of rape, with Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh stating that the woman involved may have "invited trouble" and was partly responsible for the incident. This statement was made while granting bail to the accused, Nischal Chandak, who was arrested in…
Anticipatory Bail in Economic Offences Should Be Granted Only in Exceptional Cases: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India recently reaffirmed that economic offences should be treated as a class apart, given their grave nature and potential to disrupt the economy. In its judgment, the Court stressed that economic offences such as the Adarsh Group of Companies scam, which involved significant financial losses and…
Fresh Bar Polls at Saket and Karkardooma Courts Scheduled for May 9, to Be Monitored by Retired Judges: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has recently announced that elections for the Bar Associations at Saket and Karkardooma courts will be held on May 9, 2025, following the cancellation of the earlier elections. These elections were initially conducted on March 21, 2025, but were nullified due to allegations of irregularities. The…
