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John Doe Order Passed Against Extortion Threat Of Leaking Insurance Company's Confidential Customer Data: Delhi High Court
In a significant legal ruling, the Delhi High Court granted a temporary injunction in favour of Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Ltd. to protect its confidential customer data after the company received a ransomware threat from an unknown entity. Case Background: On February 20, Niva Bupa received an email from an…
Section 32 Evidence Act | Post-Mortem Certificate Issued By Deceased/Unavailable Doctor Is Admissible: Telangana High Court
In a significant judgment, the Telangana High Court has clarified the admissibility of a post-mortem report in the absence of the doctor who conducted the autopsy, under Section 32 of the Indian Evidence Act. The court upheld the conviction of the petitioner and emphasized that even if the doctor who performed the…
NDPS Act | Bail Restriction Under Section 37 Can Be Relaxed If Contraband Slightly Exceeds Commercial Quantity: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant development, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has ruled that the bar on granting bail in cases involving commercial quantity under Section 37 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act) can be relaxed when the contraband recovered is marginally above the threshold for commercial…
Referral Court Can Deny Arbitration Only In Rare Cases Where Fraud Allegation Lacks Prima Facie Merit: Calcutta High Court
In a significant judgment, the Calcutta High Court has clarified the role of a referral court in arbitration disputes, particularly in cases involving allegations of fraud. The bench, presided over by Justice Shampa Sarkar, held that unless an arbitration agreement is prima facie inoperative due to fraud, the referral…
Right To Life Includes Freedom From Mental Trauma: Termination Of 28-Week Pregnancy Allowed For Minor Sexual Assault Victim: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Jammu & Kashmir High Court has granted permission for the termination of a 28–29-week pregnancy for a minor sexual assault victim. The decision reflects the Court's interpretation of Article 21 of the Constitution of India, recognizing the right to live free from mental trauma and the…
Women Still Face Public Harassment Despite Decades Of Independence; True Empowerment Lies In Freedom Of Movement: Delhi High Court
In a powerful judgment, the Delhi High Court has once again emphasized the need for women to live freely and safely without fear of harassment in public spaces. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma underscored the shocking reality that, despite decades of independence, women continue to face harassment, especially in public…
'Natural Guardian' Under Hindu Minority & Guardianship Act Can Manage Joint Family Properties For Herself & Minors: Bombay High Court
In a significant legal development, the Bombay High Court bench at Aurangabad has delivered a landmark judgment clarifying the powers of a natural guardian in relation to joint family property. The case revolves around Pooja W/o Ganesh Popalghat, who sought permission from the court under Section 8 of the Hindu…
Anticipatory Bail Plea Maintainable Even If Chargesheet Declares Accused as Absconder: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Jabalpur Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has clarified that an anticipatory bail petition is maintainable even when the accused is declared a proclaimed offender or absconder under Sections 82 and 83 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). The court's decision brings clarity to the…
Appellant Acquitted in Rape Case Over Lack of Evidence & False Promise of Marriage Allegation: Gauhati High Court
In a recent judgment, the Gauhati High Court acquitted Debo Prasad Barman (Appellant) of charges under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case, which involved the alleged sexual assault of a woman, failed to provide sufficient evidence to support the claims of the prosecution, leading to the appellant's…
Unregistered Law Firm Cannot Recover Fees From Client, Supreme Court Rejects Plea
New Delhi, 28th February 2025: The Supreme Court of India today dismissed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by The Chennai Law Firm, challenging the final judgment of the High Court of Judicature at Madras in a partnership dispute case. The matter concerned the applicability of provisions under Section 69(2) of the…
