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Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act: Director Convicted in ₹11 Lakh Cheque Dishonour Case for Active Involvement
The Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class (NI Act), East District, Karkardooma Courts, Delhi, delivered its judgment on 2 July 2026 in a cheque dishonour case filed by Surender Singh Maan against Rakmo Home Promoters and Developers Pvt. Ltd. The complaint was filed under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881…
₹35 Lakh Compensation in POSH Case Set Aside; Fresh Appellate Review Ordered: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has set aside a ₹35 lakh compensation order passed against former Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) Vice-Chancellor Dr. Dilip Kumar Dureha in a workplace sexual harassment case. The Court held that the statutory appeal filed against the findings of the Internal…
Representation of the People Act Does Not Apply to Municipal Elections: Supreme Court
In an important judgment concerning election laws, the Supreme Court held that the penal provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA) do not apply to municipal elections. The Court clarified that if a candidate files a false affidavit during municipal elections, prosecution can still be initiated…
Advocate Cannot Compromise Without Client's Authorisation; Supreme Court Explains Law on Compromise Decree: Supreme Court
In an important judgment concerning compromise decrees, the Supreme Court held that an advocate cannot enter into a settlement or compromise on behalf of a client unless there is clear and express authorisation from the client. The ruling came in the case of Krishna Kumar Ojha & Ors. VERSUS Jitendra Chaudhary & Ors.,…
Citing AI-Generated Fake Precedents Constitutes Advocate Misconduct; Judgments Based on Them Are Void: Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has adopted a zero-tolerance approach against the use of fake or AI-generated judicial precedents in court proceedings. The Court ruled that advocates must verify every judicial citation before relying upon it, and judges must also ensure that only genuine precedents are…
Motor Accident Claims: Supreme Court Lays Down Law on Using ITRs to Assess Victim's Income: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment aimed at bringing uniformity in motor accident compensation cases, the Supreme Court has laid down comprehensive guidelines for determining the annual income of deceased victims while calculating compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court clarified how Income Tax Returns…
Former Minister Ponmudi's Plea Against Magistrate Taking Cognisance of Hate Speech Complaint Dismissed: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition filed by former DMK Minister K Ponmudi challenging the order of the Metropolitan Magistrate, Georgetown, which had taken cognisance of a private complaint filed by BJP Councillor Uma Anandan. The complaint relates to alleged hate speech made by K Ponmudi concerning…
Inter-Country Adoption: OCI Couple Granted Relief, CARA Directed to Issue NOC for Child's Adoption: Delhi High Court
In an important judgment concerning inter-country adoption, the Delhi High Court directed the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the adoption of a minor child by an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) couple residing in Australia. The Court held that the adoption…
UAPA FIR Not Quashed; ED Can Share Information With Police Under PMLA: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court dealt with a major criminal matter titled Micah Mark & Ors. vs State of Karnataka & Anr., where multiple accused persons challenged an FIR registered against them under provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) and other offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita…
₹5 Lakh Compensation Against TV Today Network Upheld for Telecast Revealing Child Sexual Abuse Survivor's Identity: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court decided an important appeal titled TV Today Network Limited vs ABC & Ors., where the issue centered on whether a media organisation can be held liable for disclosing details that could identify a child victim of sexual assault. The case involved balancing freedom of the press with the fundamental…
