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Sudden Change in Political Loyalty Not an Offence Without Evidence; Plea Seeking CBI Probe Into AIADMK MLAs Joining TVK Dismissed: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into allegations of corruption and irregularities relating to four MLAs of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) who resigned from their posts and subsequently joined Chief Minister…
State Must Ensure Dignified Disposal of Mortal Remains After Family Refuses to Receive Body in Manamadurai Custodial Death Case: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has directed the authorities in Madurai to take immediate steps for the dignified disposal of the mortal remains of Akash Delison, a 26-year-old man whose death allegedly occurred due to custodial violence. The Court passed the order after noting that the body had remained unclaimed for nearly 90…
'Reformative Approach Prevails Over Retribution': Premature Release of 1993 Bowbazar Blast Life Convict Ordered: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ordered the premature release of Md. Rashid Khan, a life convict in the 1993 Bowbazar blast case, holding that the Indian criminal justice system follows a reformative approach towards punishment. The Court observed that reformation and rehabilitation of a prisoner are important considerations…
Wife Cannot Continue Occupying Sister-in-Law's Property After Husband Vacates It: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a woman cannot continue to occupy a property owned by her sister-in-law after her husband, who was residing in the property with permission, has vacated the premises. The judgment was delivered by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna while dismissing a second appeal filed by the…
Farmer's Bank Account Defreezed; Court Finds Continued Freeze Unjustified: Telangana High Court
The Telangana High Court has granted major relief to Kanakati Naresh, a farmer from Suryapet district, by directing India Post Payments Bank to remove restrictions from his savings account that had remained frozen for more than two years. The Court held that a citizen's bank account cannot be kept under a debit freeze…
POCSO Act | 20-Year Sentence of Madrasa Teacher Upheld in Child Sexual Assault Case: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has upheld the conviction and 20-year rigorous imprisonment awarded to Rasheed, a madrasa teacher, in a child sexual assault case. Justice A Badharudeen dismissed the appeal filed by Rasheed and confirmed the judgment passed by the Special POCSO Court, Kunnamkulam in 2023. Incident of Sexual…
Mumbai Permits Consideration of Revised Garden Layout, Draws Clear Regulatory Boundaries: Supreme Court
In an important development concerning the Mumbai Coastal Road Garden and Promenade Project, the Supreme Court has allowed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to consider a revised Master Layout Plan for the project. However, the Court made it clear that any future development must strictly comply with the…
Victim's Right to Appeal Reaffirmed; Cheque Bounce Acquittal Challenge Transferred to Sessions Court: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court at Ahmedabad delivered an important judgment on 15 June 2026 in a matter arising under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The case was filed by Pravinbhai Naginbhai Patel, who had challenged the acquittal of the accused in a cheque dishonour case. Origin of the Dispute The…
Husband Held Guilty in Pregnant Wife Burn Death Case; Life Sentence Modified to Fixed 20-Year Term: Allahabad High Court
In a significant criminal law judgment, the Allahabad High Court upheld the conviction of Manish for the murder of his pregnant wife Ruchi. The Court found that the prosecution had successfully proved that Manish poured kerosene oil on Ruchi and set her on fire inside their house in Kashiram Colony, Sitapur, Uttar…
Administrative Transfers Can't Be Challenged Without Proof of Mala Fides; Defence Employee's Transfer Upheld: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by Chhatrapal Singh Gour, an employee of the Ministry of Defence, challenging his transfer from Jaipur to Mumbai. The Division Bench comprising Justice Ashok Kumar Jain and Justice Uma Shanker Vyas held that transfer is a normal part of government service…
