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Convictions Restored in Dr. Subbaiah Murder Case, Madras High Court Acquittal Criticised: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has restored the conviction of nine accused persons in the sensational 2013 murder case of Chennai-based doctor Dr. Subbaiah. The Court overturned the Madras High Court judgment that had acquitted all accused persons and held that the High Court wrongly ignored important prosecution evidence while…
Waitlisted Candidate’s Claim to Principal Post Rejected After Repeal of Old Law: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by a waitlisted candidate who sought appointment as Principal of Meerut College in Uttar Pradesh after refusing to join the college originally allotted to him. The Court held that once a recommendation for appointment had already been issued under the old recruitment…
Trial Court Crossed Limits by Ordering Probe into Police Officers After Bail Hearing in POCSO FIR Case, Steps In POCSO FIR: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has set aside directions issued by a Trial Court for departmental enquiry and continuous monitoring of investigation after disposal of an anticipatory bail application. The Court held that once the bail proceedings are concluded, the Trial Court becomes functus officio and cannot pass further…
‘Against Institutional Hierarchy’ University Syndicate Cannot Challenge Chancellor’s Orders, Exceptions Carved Out: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that the Syndicate of a University cannot ordinarily challenge the orders passed by the Chancellor while exercising appellate powers in disciplinary matters. The Court observed that such a challenge would violate the institutional hierarchy and discipline established under the Calicut…
Husband Cannot Avoid Paying Maintenance to Wife and Children by Claiming Lack of Regular Income: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a husband cannot avoid his legal responsibility to maintain his wife and children merely by claiming that he does not have a permanent or regular source of income. The Court clearly stated that the duty of a husband to provide financial support to his wife and minor children is a…
Multiple FIRs on Same Allegations Cause Prejudice, Consolidation Ordered: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India directed that multiple investigations against directors of M/s Krrish Realtech Pvt. Ltd. concerning the “Brahma City/Krrish World” housing project be consolidated into a single investigation. The Court held that parallel FIRs arising out of the same transaction cannot continue simultaneously…
“Hospital Is Not a Shelter Home” Husband Ordered to Take Home Accident-Survivor Wife After 4 Years: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court dealt with an unusual case involving a woman who had remained admitted in a private hospital for nearly three years after suffering severe injuries in a road accident. The patient, Poonam Gupta, had been undergoing treatment at Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals Limited since 15 September 2021…
Filing Anticipatory Bail Petitions in Quick Succession Is Abuse of Process, Reduces Litigation to Mere Gamble: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India strongly criticized the repeated filing of anticipatory bail applications within short intervals of time and observed that the legal remedy of anticipatory bail cannot be converted into a gamble. The Court emphasized that anticipatory bail is an extraordinary protection meant to safeguard…
Accused Convicted in Cheque Bounce Case Under Section 138 of NI Act After Failing to Prove Security Cheque Defence: Delhi Court
The Court of Sh. Navdeep Gupta, JMFC (NI Act)-02, Central District, Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi delivered a judgment in a cheque dishonour case filed by Rajnish against Anil Kumar under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The complaint arose from a friendly loan transaction between both parties, who…
‘Wives Are Not Deemed Maids’ Divorce Decree Based on Domestic Disputes Cancelled: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has set aside a Family Court judgment that had granted divorce to a husband on allegations that his wife could not cook properly, refused to perform household work, and frequently argued with family members. The High Court held that such issues were part of ordinary marital life and did not…
