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Family Court Cannot Ignore Mother's Main Plea for Interim Custody and Grant Only Restrictive Visitation Rights: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has delivered a significant judgment emphasizing the importance of proper consideration of custody applications in family law. The court held that a Family Court cannot overlook the main plea of a parent seeking interim custody and should not restrict the parent only to limited visitation…
Serious Allegations of OMR Tampering Require Credible Evidence, Not Mere Suspicion: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a NEET (UG) 2026 candidate, who alleged that his Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) answer sheet had been tampered with, leading to a significantly lower score. The court emphasized that such serious allegations cannot be accepted based only on suspicion and…
Conviction Quashed and Accused Acquitted in Negotiable Instruments Act Case Based on Settlement: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant judgment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted the petitioner, who was earlier convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The case involved a dispute over dishonored cheque payments, which had led to criminal proceedings against the petitioner. The case was heard…
Proof of Actual Loss Is Essential for Awarding Damages in an Arbitration Dispute: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has made a significant decision in a case involving the Union of India and M/s Pragati Construction Consultants, emphasizing that damages awarded in arbitration for contract delays must be supported by proof of actual loss. The court partly set aside the arbitral award, clarifying the legal…
Minor Girl Cannot Claim Police Protection for a Live-in Relationship With an Adult: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition seeking police protection filed by a minor girl and an adult man, clarifying that such relief cannot be granted when one petitioner is a minor. The court emphasized the importance of protecting minors from arrangements that could harm their welfare and…
Public Purpose Cannot Override Statutory Timelines; 2011 Land Acquisition Quashed Over Delayed Award: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has made a landmark decision by quashing land acquisition proceedings initiated by the Rajasthan Housing Board in 2011. The court held that the award passed in 2017 was invalid because it was filed beyond the statutory deadline prescribed under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency…
Offences of Rape, Fraudulent Marriage, and Concealment of Previous Marriage Examined: Allahabad High Court
The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad has delivered a significant judgment in a criminal appeal filed by Radhey Shyam, convicted in a case of serious offences under Section 376, 420, 495 IPC. The appeal pertains to a case initiated by the State of Uttar Pradesh against the appellant, who was convicted by the Vth…
Removal of Judicial Officer Upheld; No Violation of Natural Justice Found: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has dismissed the writ petition filed by Naveen Jamwal, a former judicial officer, affirming his removal from service. The court clarified that the departmental inquiry conducted against him was lawful and fair, with no violation of the principles of natural justice.…
Land Encroachment Order Against Art of Living Trust Stayed: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has issued an important order to stay the government’s land encroachment order issued on July 17 against the Ved Vignan Maha Vidya Peeth Trust (VVMVPT), which is affiliated with the Art of Living Foundation. The court’s stay order temporarily halts the implementation of the order and directs a…
Second Wife of Deceased Muslim Government Employee Held Entitled to Family Pension: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has issued a landmark order directing the Bihar government to sanction family pension to the second wife of a deceased Muslim government employee. The court emphasized that the applicable Finance Department resolution remains valid and enforceable, ensuring the rights of Muslim widows under…
