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Panchayats Directed to Remove Wild Vegetation From Vacant Residential Plots With Unknown Owners to Prevent Snake Bites: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has delivered an important judgment emphasizing public safety and the responsibility of local bodies in dealing with dangerous conditions on private properties. The Court held that Gram Panchayats cannot refuse to remove wild vegetation and other dangerous nuisances merely because the owner of…
Man Fined ₹50,000 for Filing False Plea Over Sister's Detention in Attempt to Obstruct Police Search for Murder-Accused Brother-in-Law: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has imposed a cost of ₹50,000 on a man who filed a Habeas Corpus Petition alleging that his sister was illegally detained by the police. The Court observed that the allegations were not credible and appeared to be part of a fabricated story designed to prevent the police from searching…
UT Administration Directed to Conduct Awareness Drive for Mental Health Group Home Admissions, Intake of Paying Senior Citizens Deferred: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In an important public interest matter concerning mental healthcare facilities, the Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the UT Chandigarh Administration to conduct a large-scale awareness campaign regarding admissions to the Group Home for persons with mental illness situated in Sector 31-C, Chandigarh. The Court…
‘Sad Picture’: Maintenance of Wife Allegedly Married as a Teenager Enhanced, She Cannot Be Denied a Reasonable Amount: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment concerning women's rights and maintenance, the Madhya Pradesh High Court enhanced the maintenance amount awarded to a woman from ₹2,000 per month to ₹6,000 per month. The Court observed that if the husband's own defence is accepted, the woman was a victim of child marriage and was being…
Supreme Court Restores Amendment in Land Dispute Suit, Says Courts Should Take Liberal View on Pleading Corrections
In an important ruling concerning amendment of pleadings in civil cases, the Supreme Court has held that courts should adopt a liberal and practical approach while deciding applications for amendment if such changes help in determining the real dispute between the parties. The judgment was delivered on 16 April 2026…
Hindu Succession Act: After Intestate Succession, One Co-Heir Cannot Alienate Shares of Other Heirs by Acting as Karta: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment interpreting the provisions of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, the Supreme Court has ruled that when a Hindu male dies without leaving a will, his legal heirs inherit the property as tenants-in-common with definite and separate shares. The Court made it clear that such property does not…
‘Plaintiff Cannot Be Expected to Know Defendant’s Property Details’ Boundary Suit Rules Clarified: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment relating to property disputes, the Kerala High Court has clarified that a plaintiff filing a suit for fixation of boundary is not required to provide a separate description of the defendant's property in the plaint. The Court settled conflicting legal opinions expressed in earlier judgments…
NI Act Case: Court Upholds Conviction of ASI in ₹11 Lakh Cheque Bounce Dispute NI
A Delhi court has upheld the conviction of ASI Ishwar Singh in a cheque bounce case filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The judgment was delivered on 30 May 2026 by Special Judge Manu Goel Kharb of Dwarka Courts, New Delhi, while deciding Criminal Appeal No. 349/2025. Loan Transaction…
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act: MP/MLA Court Can Hear Domestic Violence Cases Against Sitting Legislators, Holds Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ruled that proceedings filed under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 against a sitting Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) can validly continue before a designated MP/MLA Court. The Court clarified that such courts remain competent Magistrate Courts under…
Right to Be Forgotten Recognised, Individuals Can Seek De-Indexing of Judicial Records in Appropriate Cases: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has delivered a significant judgment on digital privacy and personal dignity, holding that the Right To Be Forgotten is a part of the constitutional right to privacy protected under Article 21 Of The Constitution Of India. The Court ruled that in appropriate cases, individuals can seek de-indexing…
