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Section 138 NI Act | Friendly Loan Cheque Bounce Ends in Conviction; Dwarka Court Examines Presumption of Liability: Dwarka Courts, Delhi
The case was filed by complainant Shashi Bhushan, who alleged that accused Mayank Sharma had taken a friendly loan of Rs. 1,25,000 for personal needs. According to the complainant, the accused assured repayment within two months and issued post-dated cheques as security and for discharge of liability. When the cheques…
Section 498A IPC | Every Relative Can't Be Prosecuted Merely Because of Marital Discord; Case Against In-Laws Quashed: Madras High Court
In an important judgment concerning matrimonial cruelty prosecutions, the Madras High Court partly allowed a petition seeking quashing of criminal proceedings and held that vague and omnibus allegations against relatives of a husband cannot be the basis for a criminal trial. At the same time, the Court refused to…
'We Cannot Be Mute Spectators for Voiceless Animals'; Protection Ordered for Kerala's Tallest Elephant: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment emphasizing animal welfare and compliance with court orders, the Supreme Court directed the Kerala Government to take custody of a captive elephant named Raman and place it in an appropriate rescue or rehabilitation centre. The Court held that the welfare of voiceless animals is of paramount…
Sabarimala Gold Pilferage Case | Fresh Examination of Temple Artefacts Allowed as SIT Probe Nears Completion: Kerala High Court
In a significant development in the ongoing investigation concerning the alleged removal of gold-clad copper plates from the Sabarimala Temple, the Kerala High Court permitted the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to dismantle and scientifically examine additional temple artefacts. The Court observed that the…
Kasol 'Rave Party' Row | Court Takes Suo Motu Note of News Report, Orders Spot Inspection: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a significant order concerning alleged illegal rave parties and drug-related activities in Himachal Pradesh's tourism belt, the Himachal Pradesh High Court directed the Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority, Kullu, to conduct a spot inspection of the suspected event site in Kasol. The Court passed the…
| Summons Against Doctor Quashed; Fresh Review Ordered by Trial Court: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant judgment concerning criminal medical negligence cases, the Punjab and Haryana High Court quashed a trial court order summoning a Gurugram doctor to face prosecution for alleged medical negligence resulting in the death of a young woman. The Court held that the trial court acted prematurely by issuing…
Judges' Residential Quarters Essential for Independent Functioning; PIL Against Land Transfer Dismissed: Karnataka High Court
Judicial Independence and High Court Judges' Service Conditions: Karnataka High Court Upholds Land Transfer for Judges' Residential Quarters and Super Speciality HospitalThe matter came before the Karnataka High Court through a Public Interest Litigation filed by the Karnataka Veterinary Association, the Bangalore…
Bail FSL Report Negative, Prosecutrix Acknowledged Love Relationship; Accused Granted Bail: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In an important bail order, the Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur granted bail to Chhabilal Uaike, who had been in judicial custody since March 2025 in connection with a criminal case registered in Balaghat district. The Court took note of the negative Forensic Science Laboratory report, the absence of DNA…
PIL Closed After State Assures Annual Health Insurance Coverage for Lawyers: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant development concerning the welfare of advocates, the Jharkhand High Court disposed of a Public Interest Litigation seeking financial assistance, health insurance and life insurance benefits for practicing lawyers after the State Government assured the Court that annual health insurance coverage for…
Family Pension Dispute | Wife Can't Seek Inclusion in Husband's PPO During His Lifetime, Plea Rejected: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant judgment concerning family pension rights and nomination under service rules, the Rajasthan High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by Smt. Santosh Pareek seeking inclusion of her name in the Pension Payment Order of her husband, Dr. Hari Mohan Sharma. The Court held that since the retired…
