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Bail Denied to Hotelier Accused of Harboring Foreign Terrorists and Providing SIM Cards: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has dismissed the bail plea of Javaid Ahmad Bhat, a Srinagar-based hotelier, who was accused of sheltering two foreign terrorists in his hotel and residence, and facilitating their activities by arranging SIM cards. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Tashi Rabstan and…
'Black Magic Act Excludes Legitimate Religious Practices', Discharge of Swami Accused of Promoting Black Magic Upheld: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court upheld the discharge of the accused under the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act, 2013. The Court observed that the Act's objective is to eliminate harmful practices such as human…
Charges Framed in Rape Case Against Prajwal Revanna: Karnataka Court
A Bengaluru trial court has recently refused to dismiss the rape case filed against suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna. The case involves allegations that Revanna repeatedly raped his maid and recorded videos of the assaults. The court, on April 3, 2025, framed multiple criminal charges against…
₹5 Lakh Compensation Awarded to Man Whose Land Was Arbitrarily Targeted for Acquisition by Haryana Govt Since 1962: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has granted Rs. 5 lakh compensation to Umesh Kumar Madhok, a man whose land was repeatedly targeted for acquisition by the Haryana Government since 1962. The court found that the land acquisition process was "arbitrary and discriminatory" and was misused by the state authorities. The…
Children Born Out of Void Marriage Entitled to Inherit Ancestral and Self-Acquired Property of Hindu Father: Orissa High Court
In a significant ruling, the Orissa High Court has established that children born from void or illegal marriages are entitled to inherit not only their father's self-acquired property but also his share in ancestral property. The judgment was based on the provisions of Section 16 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HMA)…
Not Rarest Of Rare Case,Court Commutes Death Penalty Of Man Convicted For Rape & Murder Of Minor Daughter: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India addressed the case of an appellant convicted for the brutal rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl. The appellant, identified as Rajesh Kumar, was found guilty under Section 302 IPC (Punishment for Murder) and Section 376(2)(i) IPC (Punishment for Rape) and…
Chief Commissioner's Recommendation to Protect PwD Rights Is Binding Unless Valid Reasons Exist: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has recently addressed the issue of the binding nature of recommendations made by the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) under Section 76 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act). The court ruled that the recommendations of the CCPD are binding on the…
Child Often Becomes Unintended Victim in Parents' Custody Battle, Claims by Either Parent Must Be Carefully Assessed: Gujarat High Court
In a recent ruling, the Gujarat High Court dealt with a child custody dispute under the Guardians and Wards Act. The case was between X (the father) and Y (the mother) over the custody of their minor child. The father, X, had filed a plea under Section 25 of the Guardians and Wards Act seeking custody of the child…
Eviction Right Under Senior Citizens Act Arises Only When Property Owned by Senior Citizen Is Transferred to Children or Relatives: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court dealt with a case regarding the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, where a senior citizen's attempt to evict his daughter from a property using a power of attorney and agreement to sell was challenged. The case centered around…
Criminal Proceedings Against Divya Pharmacy, Baba Ramdev & Acharya Balkrishna Over Medical Ads Stayed: Kerala High Court
In a significant legal development, the Kerala High Court has stayed the proceedings against Divya Pharmacy, Baba Ramdev, and Acharya Balkrishna in a criminal complaint under the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954. The complaint pertains to the alleged publication of misleading medical…
