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Death Penalty Only Appropriate Sanction When Terror Bombings Target Innocent Civilians, Observes Court in Dilsukhnagar Twin Blast Case: Telangana High Court
Court upholds capital punishment for Indian Mujahideen operatives in terror case under Section 302, Section 121, and Section 120B of the Indian Penal Code, reflecting zero tolerance for acts of terror targeting civilians. Conviction upheld for deadly twin bomb blasts The Telangana High Court, in a landmark judgment…
Case Against Arnab Goswami, Republic TV Over Panelist’s Comments on Marwari Community Quashed: Calcutta High Court
In a recent ruling, the Calcutta High Court has quashed proceedings initiated against Republic TV and its Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, over allegedly offensive remarks made by a panelist during a live debate show. The panelist, Subhojit Ghosh, had reportedly made derogatory comments linking the Marwari community to…
Persons Involved in Serious Offences Cannot Evade Prison by Faking Illness, Clarifies Scope of Section 480 BNSS: Kerala High Court
In a detailed and significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has held that a person accused of serious criminal offences cannot claim bail merely by stating they are ill. The judgment came while hearing Bail Application No. 3680 of 2023 filed by K. N. Anand Kumar, who is accused in the CSR Funds Scam. Justice P. V.…
Presumption Under Section 16 of HAMA Depends on Signing of Adoption Deed by Both Parties Involved in Giving and Taking the Child: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has clarified a key legal position regarding adoption under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, stating that a registered adoption deed by itself does not automatically trigger the presumption of valid adoption under Section 16. The judgment was passed by Justice Gauri Godse in the…
Court Fee Hike Petitions Dismissed Due to Non-Appearance of Counsel; Bar Body’s Boycott Viewed as ‘Veiled Threat’: Kerala High Court
On April 9, 2025, the Kerala High Court dismissed several cases for default due to the non-appearance of lawyers, who were participating in a 'pen-down' protest called by the Kerala High Court Advocates' Association (KHCAA). The protest was organized to oppose the State Government’s decision to increase court fees,…
Child Custody Must Be Decided Based on Present Circumstances, Not by Relying on Horoscope: Patna High Court
In a recent judgment, the Patna High Court dismissed a custody appeal filed by Ravi Kumar, who sought the custody of his 10-year-old daughter under Section 25 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890. The Court observed that the child, who has been living with her maternal grandparents since the tragic death of her mother…
₹2 Lakh Cost Imposed on BMC for Demolishing Structure Used as Temporary Shelter for Cancer Patients: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently imposed a cost of Rs 2 lakh on the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) for unlawfully demolishing a structure that was being used to provide temporary shelter and food to cancer patients undergoing treatment at Tata Memorial Hospital. The demolition was carried out by the MCGM…
Interim Custody of 3-Year-Old Not Granted to Mother as Allegations of Affair Are Common in Matrimonial Disputes: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant custody dispute, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled against granting interim custody of a 3-and-a-half-year-old son to his mother. The court found that the child was happy in the care of the father, and uprooting him from his current environment would not be in his best interest. This ruling…
Lok Adalat Award in Cheque Dishonour Case Under S.138 NI Act Can Be Executed by Civil Court: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently dealt with a crucial matter concerning the executability of awards passed by the Lok Adalat, particularly in criminal cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (NI Act). Section 138 of the NI Act deals with the dishonour of cheques due to insufficiency of funds in…
Dowry Death Case Not Ruled Out Merely Because Woman Didn’t Commit Suicide in Matrimonial Home: Delhi High Court
The case at hand involves the interpretation of Section 12A of the Hindu Marriage Act, concerning the validity of a marriage in the context of fraudulent conduct and non-disclosure of certain crucial facts. The case arose after Ankush Sharma, the appellant, filed for a divorce against his wife, Seema Sharma, the…
