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Quashing Plea Under Section 528 BNSS Dismissed, Charges in Rape Case Under Section 376 IPC Upheld, Limited Scope of Interference at Charge-Framing Stage Reiterated: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court, in a detailed judgment delivered on 14 May 2026, dismissed an application filed by Devendra Alias Pintu and three others seeking quashing of charges framed by the trial court in Sessions Trial No. 2349 of 2024 arising out of Case Crime No. 572 of 2021. The case was heard by Hon’ble Justice…
Strict Requirement of Non-Creamy Layer Certificate Clarified Under Advertisement No. 06/2016 BPSC Recruitment Process: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court delivered a judgment in the matter of Singh Sanju Kumri Gaya Versus State of Bihar & Others concerning selection to the post of Lecturer under Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Advertisement No.06/2016. The case primarily dealt with rejection of candidature due to non-production of valid…
‘Heinousness of Crime Alone Not a Ground to Deny Remission’ Release of Madhumita Murder Case Convict Ordered After 22 Years: Supreme Court ‘
The Supreme Court of India delivered an important judgment clarifying that in matters of remission and premature release, the seriousness of the crime alone cannot be the sole reason to reject a convict’s plea. The Court examined the case of Rohit Chaturvedi Versus State of Uttarakhand & Others arising from conviction…
Reliance’s Supply of Gas from KG Basin to UP Is an Inter-State Sale, VAT Not Applicable: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that the sale of natural gas from the KG-D6 basin in Andhra Pradesh to buyers in Uttar Pradesh constitutes an inter-State sale under Section 3(a) of the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956, and therefore cannot be subjected to State Value Added Tax. The Bench of Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice…
‘Casual Approach’ Top Rajasthan Officials Summoned for Non-Compliance with Orders Against Illegal Mining in Chambal: Supreme Court ‘
The Supreme Court has strongly criticized the Rajasthan Government for failing to comply with earlier directions aimed at controlling illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary, observing that the State machinery has shown a casual and indifferent approach towards environmental protection and…
Co-Owner Is ‘Landlord’ Under Bombay Rent Act, Can Maintain Eviction Suit Without Exclusive Title: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that a co-owner of a property can legally file an eviction case as a landlord under the Bombay Rents, Hotel and Lodging House Rates Control Act, 1947 even if the property has not been formally partitioned and the co-owner does not hold exclusive ownership rights over the premises. A bench…
Wife’s Right to Reside in Shared Household Upheld Despite Husband’s Objections Under Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act: Delhi Court
The Court of Sh. Vijay Shankar, Additional Sessions Judge-04, West District, Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi, dismissed the appeal filed by Ajay Chadha against his wife Moondeep Batra on 14 May 2026. The appeal was filed under Section 29 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 challenging the earlier…
Tenant Defence Cannot Be Struck Off Before Determining ‘First Date of Hearing’: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered an important judgment in a landlord-tenant dispute from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, while interpreting Order XV Rule 5 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC). The Court held that striking off a tenant’s defence is a serious and penal step which cannot be done mechanically…
Daughters’ Rights Cannot Be Defeated by Old Partition Deeds, Family Property Suit Restored: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a significant judgment protecting the inheritance rights of daughters under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. The Court restored a partition suit filed by three daughters after setting aside the Karnataka High Court order which had rejected their case at the preliminary stage. A…
Bar Associations Cannot Punish Lawyers for Attending Court During Boycott Calls: Tripura High Court
The Tripura High Court has made an important observation regarding the professional duties of advocates and powers of Bar Associations. The Court held that no Bar Council or Bar Association has authority under law to prevent advocates from appearing before courts or to initiate disciplinary action merely because a…
