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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…
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…
No Vested Right to Appointment Merely by Topping the Merit List; Recruitment Can Be Cancelled for Bona Fide Administrative Reasons: Delhi High Court
In an important judgment relating to government recruitment, the Delhi High Court held that merely securing the highest marks in a selection process does not give a candidate an automatic or indefeasible right to appointment. The Court ruled that the Government can cancel a recruitment process for genuine…
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…
Dowry Death Case: Conviction of Family Members Set Aside 24 Years After Life Sentence: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has acquitted the surviving members of a family in a 1988 dowry death case after holding that the prosecution failed to prove the allegations beyond reasonable doubt. The Court found that the deceased woman's alleged dying declarations were not fully reliable and that the evidence placed before…
