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Mere Recovery Of Bribe Without Any Proof Is Not Enough To Convict, Court Sets Aside Officer's Conviction Under PC Act: Telangana High Court
In a significant judgment concerning corruption charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, the Hon'ble High Court of Telangana has acquitted an official accused of demanding a bribe for clearing a final bill. The court's decision is based on the lack of reliable evidence and contradictions in the…
No Rigid Rule That Convict Should Undergo Half Of Sentence For Bail At Appellate Stage: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling concerning the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act), the Supreme Court of India has upheld the suspension of sentence and bail granted by the High Court to Lakhwinder Singh. This decision has come during the pendency of his appeal against conviction. Lakhwinder Singh…
Familial Relationship Between Prosecutrix And Accused Doesn't Negate Possibility Of 'Promise Of Marriage',courtRefuses To Quash Rape FIR: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court dismissed a petition filed by Divyansh Bajpai (the petitioner) to quash the FIR registered against him for allegedly engaging in a physical relationship with a woman (referred to as Respondent No. 2) under false promises of marriage. The court emphasized that a prima facie…
Person Belonging To 'Teli' Caste Can't Be Denied OBC Reservation Merely For Being From Muslim Community: Rajasthan High Court
In a notable judgment, the Rajasthan High Court ruled on the eligibility of a Muslim-Teli individual for Other Backward Class (OBC) benefits under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) Scheme. The Court ruled in favor of Sattar Khan, a Muslim-Teli individual, whose contractual employment as Employment…
Evolve Mechanism For Online Classes, Time Frame For Students' Representation On Short Attendance, Court To Delhi University, BCI: Delhi High Court
The case deals with the issue of minimum attendance requirements for students in professional courses, particularly in the context of law degrees (B.A. LL.B/B.B.A. LL.B), and the judicial review of the adherence to these requirements. The petitioners (students) sought relief under Article 226 of the Constitution of…
Court Grants Approval To Adani Electricity For Cutting Mangroves To Lay Power Line: Bombay High Court
In a recent legal development, the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Project has been granted approval for execution in the mangrove areas of Mumbai under specific regulatory conditions. The case revolves around the approval process for the HVDC Transmission Line, which is vital for expanding Mumbai's energy…
Court orders takedown of rogue websites illegally streaming Star India's content: Delhi High Court
Star India Private Limited, a leading entertainment and media company in India, owns and operates a vast portfolio of television channels and online streaming platforms, including Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema. The company alleged that IPTV Smarter Pro and its affiliates were unlawfully streaming its content, thereby…
Limitation Laws Not Meant To Destroy Rights But To Prevent Delay, Every Legal Remedy Must Be Kept Alive Within Legislatively Fixed Period: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The case involves an appeal regarding the condonation of delay in filing a review petition under the Limitation Act. The review petition was filed after the Hon'ble Supreme Court quashed an earlier judgment and directed that the matter be reconsidered by the Jammu & Kashmir High Court. The core issue was whether the…
Court 'Prays To God' For Unity 'Till Last Breath' Of A Family Involving Husband-Wife, Minor Children: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development in the case of Habeas Corpus Writ Petition No. 899 of 2024, the Hon'ble High Court of Allahabad, led by Justice Saurabh Srivastava, addressed a complex family dispute concerning the custody of two children. The petition was filed by Master Nayab Raza and two other individuals (who were…
Interim Orders Affecting Substantial Rights Of Parties And Causing Prejudice Are Appealable While Writ Petition Is Pending: Kerala High Court
In a crucial legal development, Writ Appeal No. 77 of 2025 arose from the interim order issued by the learned Single Judge of the Kerala High Court on 12th December 2024 in W.P.(C) No. 29931 of 2023. The appeal was filed by the State of Kerala and official respondents who are part of the government machinery in…
