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Lawyer Fined ₹2,500 for False Claim of Attending Trial Court Hearing: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, Indore Bench, has imposed a cost of Rs.2,500 on a 77-year-old practicing lawyer after finding that he had taken contradictory stands regarding his absence before the trial court. The court upheld the trial court's decision refusing to recall ex parte proceedings and observed that a…
Relief to Contractors in GST Reimbursement Cases Curtailed; Courts Cannot Waive Statutory Dues: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has held that disputes relating to reimbursement of additional Goods and Services Tax (GST) paid by contractors after the introduction of the GST regime are contractual disputes between contractors and government departments. The court clarified that while contractors may seek reimbursement…
Dressing a Pet Dog as Lord Krishna Out of Love and Devotion Does Not Amount to Hurting Religious Sentiments: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed an FIR registered against Ranjanni Gaur, who was accused of hurting religious sentiments by dressing her pet dog as Lord Krishna on Janmashtami and posting the photograph as her WhatsApp status. Delivering the judgment on 1 July 2026, Justice Subhas Mehla held that the…
Employee Cannot Invoke Consumer Forum for Gratuity Claims Against Employer: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that an employee seeking payment of gratuity from an employer cannot be treated as a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. Consequently, the court ruled that Consumer Commissions have no jurisdiction to decide disputes relating to gratuity payable by an employer. The judgment…
Notice Issued on IPS Officer's Plea to Remove Matrimonial Dispute Reports from Digital Platforms: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a petition filed by a serving Indian Police Service (IPS) officer seeking removal, deletion and de-indexing of online news reports and videos relating to his matrimonial dispute, which was later amicably settled. The matter was heard by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, who also…
Suo Motu Cognizance Taken of Dacoit's Death Inside Ajmer Central Jail; Report Sought on 'Inoperative CCTV Cameras': Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the death of dacoit Jagan Gurjar, who died while lodged in Ajmer Central Jail under suspicious circumstances. The court initiated proceedings on its own after reports regarding the incident came to light and sought detailed explanations from the State…
Adult's Reputation Cannot Override a Child's Right to Know Their Parentage; DNA Test Upheld: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has held that an adult's concern about social reputation or possible embarrassment cannot override a child's right to know his or her biological parentage. Delivering the judgment, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma observed that reputation cannot become a shield against truth and that children cannot…
Objections by Apartment Association Cannot Override Consent of Individual Flat Owners for Additional Development: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that an Apartment Owners' Association cannot cancel or override the consent voluntarily given by individual flat owners for further development of a housing project and the purchase of additional Floor Area Ratio (FAR) by the developer. The judgment was delivered by Justice Arun…
Husband Must First Prove 'Non-Access' During Marriage; DNA Test Refused in Divorce Case: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has refused to interfere with a Family Court order rejecting a husband's request for a DNA test of a child in a matrimonial dispute. The Court held that merely alleging adultery is not enough to seek a DNA test. A husband must first establish a strong prima facie case by specifically pleading…
₹18.44 Lakh Compensation Awarded for Unnatural Custodial Death; Motor Accident Compensation Formula Applied: Delhi High Court
Title: Article 21 of the Constitution of India | Delhi High Court Awards ₹18.44 Lakh Compensation For Custodial Death, Holds State Liable For Violation Of Right To Life Case Background The Delhi High Court has awarded compensation of ₹18.44 lakh to the father of a man who died an unnatural death while in police…
