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FIR Against Advocate in Attempt-to-Murder Case Quashed; CCTV Evidence Found to Contradict Allegations: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has quashed a criminal case against Surat-based advocate Mohammad Bilal Ghulam Rasul Kagazi, who was accused of being part of a conspiracy behind a violent attack on a complainant. The Court held that CCTV footage collected during the investigation directly contradicted the complainant's…
SC/ST Atrocities Compensation Can Be Released Only After Victim Gives Undertaking Against Turning Hostile: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed a victim seeking compensation under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules, 1995 to file an affidavit assuring that she will not enter into any compromise with the accused and will not turn hostile during the criminal trial. The Court held…
Termination of 26-Week Pregnancy Allowed Considering Severe Fetal Anomalies and Mother's Financial Hardship: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has permitted a married woman to terminate her pregnancy beyond 26 weeks after considering the serious medical condition of the foetus and the financial condition of the family. The Court found that the foetus was suffering from severe congenital heart defects and that the child, if born, would…
Economic Offence Allegations Alone Cannot Justify Denial of Bail; Liberty Cannot Be Curtailed Solely on the Gravity of Charges: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has granted bail to Mohammad Iqbal Wani in an alleged wild garlic fraud case, holding that the seriousness of allegations alone cannot be a ground to keep an accused in custody for an indefinite period once the investigation concerning his role has been substantially…
Promise to Marry After Initial Sexual Assault Is No Defence to Rape Charge; Conviction Upheld: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has upheld the conviction of Anil Kumar Gupta in a rape case and dismissed his criminal appeal challenging a trial court judgment passed more than two decades ago. The Court ruled that shortcomings in investigation, non-examination of certain witnesses and absence of some supporting documents…
Law Does Not Require Eyewitnesses to Sign Inquest Report; Testimony Remains Unaffected Even if Their Names Are Absent from Police Papers: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has upheld the life imprisonment sentence awarded to Pravesh in a brutal murder case that took place in 1998. The Court ruled that the testimony of reliable eyewitnesses cannot be discarded merely because their signatures do not appear on the inquest report or other police documents. The…
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Cheque Bounce Acquittal Appeal: Appeal Transferred to Sessions Court; Complainant Held Entitled to Victim's Right of Appeal: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has passed an important order concerning appeals in cheque dishonour cases under SECTION 138 OF THE NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT, 1881. The Court held that in view of recent legal developments, a complainant in a cheque bounce case is to be treated as a victim and is entitled to file an appeal…
Divorce Upheld After 36 Years of Separation; Wife’s Permanent Alimony Enhanced to ₹40 Lakh: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court has upheld a divorce decree granted in favour of Rajesh Kumar Singh and has significantly enhanced the permanent alimony payable to his wife, Sandhya Devi, from ₹10 lakh to ₹40 lakh. The judgment was delivered on June 19, 2026, by Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad and Justice Sanjay Prasad while…
Company's Bank Account Ordered to Be Unfrozen; Disputed Funds Directed to Be Kept in Fixed Deposit: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the unfreezing of the bank account of Dekain Perfect Tech Solution Private Limited while ensuring that the disputed amount remains protected during the pendency of legal proceedings. The Court held that banking operations of a company cannot remain indefinitely restricted…
Challenge to Show-Cause Notice Held Premature; Proposed CAG Audit of BSES Not Halted: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by BSES Rajdhani Power Limited and BSES Yamuna Power Limited challenging a notice issued by the Government of NCT of Delhi proposing a CAG AUDIT of the two electricity distribution companies. The Court held that the notice was only a preliminary step inviting…
