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Article 227 Petition to Quash Wife’s Restitution of Conjugal Rights Case Not Maintainable: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Gwalior has dismissed a husband’s petition seeking to quash proceedings filed by his wife under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 before the Family Court, Gwalior. The petition was filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India. The husband argued that the wife’s…
Vessel Arrest Vacated, Valid Charter Termination Ends Demise Charter Before Physical Repossession: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on 25 September 2026 allowed an appeal by the registered owner of M.V. Nereus Progress and set aside a Madras High Court order that had continued the vessel’s arrest. The dispute involved Om Freight Forwarders Ltd., which had a separate Bareboat Charterparty with Nereides Marine Services for its…
Short Duration of Marriage Alone Cannot Determine Permanent Alimony, ₹50 Lakh Award Upheld: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has upheld a Family Court order granting a wife ₹50 lakh in permanent alimony, ruling that a short marriage alone cannot determine the amount. A Division Bench of Justice D K Singh and Justice H. Shanthi Bhushan dismissed appeals by both parties on September 11, 2026. The Bench also left in…
Locked House and Incomplete Address Did Not Justify Substituted Service Without Further Inquiry, Ex Parte Decree Set Aside: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur has set aside an ex parte judgment and decree after finding that the defendants were not properly served with court summons before the trial court proceeded against them. The appeal was filed by Kanta Devi, Himanshu, Deepanshu and Preksha against an order dated 29.08.2024 of the…
Conviction Upheld in ₹80,000 Cheque Dishonour Case After Cheque Returned with “Account Closed” Remark: Delhi Court
A Delhi sessions court has dismissed Jagmohan’s appeal against his conviction in a cheque-dishonour case brought by Sunita Devi @ Sunita. The case concerned a cheque for Rs. 80,000, which was returned unpaid with the remark “Account Closed.” Sunita Devi told the trial court that she had lent Jagmohan Rs. 25,000 on 29…
Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Woman After Marriage Promise Using Multiple Matrimonial Profiles Denied Bail: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has denied bail to Gaurav Jaiswal, who is facing charges in a case registered at Karol Bagh police station. The case involves allegations that he had sex with a woman after promising to marry her, and later threatened to circulate her obscene photographs. The woman told police that she met Jaiswal…
Plea Seeking Election Expense Deposit and Five-Year Ban on Resigning MLAs Rejected: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has dismissed a public interest petition seeking new restrictions on elected legislators who resign voluntarily and later seek to contest elections again. Advocate K.Suthan filed W.P.No.36274 of 2026 against the Union of India, the Election Commission of India, the Chief Electoral Officer, Tamil…
Journalists Protected from Coercive Steps in ‘Gerua Gundami’ FIR Over Anandabazar Patrika Article: Calcutta High Court
The Supreme Court has allowed an appeal filed by Sanu Varghese Shoukkathali, the complainant in a case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The dispute arose after the High Court, in revision, had ordered a fresh trial from the stage of defence evidence. The High Court had relied on the Supreme…
Sessions Court Cannot Order Convicts to Remain in Prison for Entire Natural Life Without Remission: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has partly allowed an appeal filed by Naval Kishore and Jyoti Kumar, while upholding their conviction for the murder of three persons, including two minor children. The case arose from the deaths of Pinki @ Simran and her two minor daughters near railway tracks at Sandhu Nagar, Ludhiana, on 28th…
Bar Council Directed to Update List of Advocates Who Have Not Cleared AIBE Since 2021: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has directed the Bar Council of Kerala to update its list of advocates from 2021 onwards in relation to compliance with the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). The direction was issued by a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V. M. on 23rd September, 2026. The…
