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'Victim Refused to Undergo Medical Examination', Pre-Arrest Bail of Man Accused of Rape Confirmed: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has granted pre-arrest bail to an accused in a rape case. The case involves the application of Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which pertains to the offense of rape. The accused had filed a pre-arrest bail application under Section 482 of the CrPC.…
Income Tax | Proper Notice a Disputed Question of Fact, Cannot Be Challenged Under Article 226: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court addressed the issue of a disputed question of fact in a tax-related case under the Income Tax Act. The petitioner, Aanjaly Sandeep Shetty, challenged the Income Tax Authorities' handling of her case regarding tax arrears for the assessment year 2017-18. She contended that the…
Arbitration Agreement Valid Without Specifying 'Applicable Law', 'Seat' or 'Venue' If Intent to Refer Dispute to Private Tribunal Is Clear: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court bench of Justice Shampa Sarkar has made a significant ruling stating that for an arbitration agreement to be binding, it is not necessary for the clause to mention the applicable law, seat, or venue. The Court held that as long as the arbitration clause indicates that both parties agreed to…
Omission by Trial Court in Framing Issue on Suit Maintainability Does Not Restrict Appellate Court's Power to Decide Maintainability: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court recently delivered a significant judgment in the case titled Punjab National Bank vs V K Gandotra, addressing crucial legal issues related to the maintainability of a suit and the validity of termination in the context of private employment. The court emphasized the appellate court's…
Mere Breach of Land Sale Contract Not Enough for Cheating Prosecution Without 'Dishonest Intention' at the Time of Promise: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has recently quashed an order that took cognizance of a cheating case filed under Sections 420 (cheating) and 406 (criminal breach of trust) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case stemmed from a dispute over a land sale contract where the complainant alleged breach of agreement after making an…
Court Lacks Skill and Expertise to Match Signatures in Documents, Should Obtain Handwriting Expert's Opinion: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment, the Allahabad High Court addressed the issue of judges comparing signatures on documents in legal disputes. The court made it clear that judges do not have the necessary expertise to authenticate signatures solely by visual inspection. Instead, the court stressed that the opinion of a handwriting…
Suicide Note Doesn’t Indicate Serious Conflict Between Couple, Pre-Arrest Bail Granted to Wife Accused of Abetting Husband’s Suicide: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has recently granted anticipatory bail to a woman accused of abetting her husband's suicide. The case involves a couple married in 2019, with two children. The Court observed that the evidence presented, including a suicide note, did not indicate any direct cause of the husband’s…
'Pious Intention' of Compassionate Appointment Is to Provide Relief to Deceased Employee's Kin, Not for Misuse: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court recently addressed the issue of compassionate appointment in the case of Ramilaben Vitthalbhai Jambu v. LIC India & Ors., emphasizing the importance of disclosure of accurate facts and the intention behind seeking such appointments. Case Background The petitioner, Ramilaben, sought a…
Crimes Against Women and Children on the Rise, Releasing Convict on Probation Will Send Wrong Message: Kerala High Court
In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court refused to invoke the Probation of Offenders Act (PO Act) in favor of a man convicted for an attempted unnatural sexual offence under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and criminal intimidation under Section 506 of IPC. The decision was made amidst growing concerns…
State Authorities Must Ensure Victim's Anonymity in Cases Under Section 376 or POCSO Act: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, an order was issued concerning the confidentiality of the victim's identity in a criminal appeal. The case, CrlA(D) 11/2025, involved the appellant, Fazil Saleem Bhat, who had filed an appeal against the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. The…
