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Classic Case of Abuse of Procedural Law’ ₹50,000 Costs Imposed on Accused for Delaying Trial Since 2016: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has imposed a cost of ₹50,000 on an accused for repeatedly attempting to delay and obstruct criminal trial proceedings pending since 2016. The Court described the matter as a classic example of abuse of procedural law and held that the accused had continuously misused opportunities granted by…
Accused Has Right to Summon Defence Witnesses Under Section 233 CrPC, Court’s Interference Is Limited: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that courts ordinarily cannot interfere with the right of an accused person to summon defence witnesses under Section 233 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Court held that if a trial court refuses to issue summons to defence witnesses, it must record proper reasons in…
Acquittal of Three Family Members in Section 304(B) IPC Dowry Death Case After Serious Contradictions Found in Prosecution Evidence: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court delivered an important judgment on 13 May 2026 in a dowry death case arising from East Champaran district of Bihar. The Court set aside the life imprisonment awarded to three accused persons after finding that the prosecution failed to prove the essential ingredients required under Section 304(B)…
Important Observation on Specific Relief Act and Order XII Rule 6 CPC in Property Agreement Dispute: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment on 13 May 2026 in a long-running property dispute between Paramjit Singh Khurana and Davinder Singh along with other family members. The judgment was passed by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna in RFA 94/2024. The Court discussed major legal issues related to Specific…
Bail Cancellation Order Set Aside in Juvenile POCSO Case Under Section 528 BNSS: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court delivered an important judgment on 13 May 2026 in the matter of Vishal Rajbhar versus State of U.P. and 3 Others. The case was heard by Justice Vivek Kumar Singh in APPLICATION U/S 528 BNSS No. 20230 of 2025. The Court examined whether a bail cancellation order passed against a juvenile…
Dying Declaration Recorded Minutes Before Death Is Substantial Evidence, Minor Contradictions Cannot Be Scrutinised at Bail Stage: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has held that a dying declaration recorded on a mobile phone shortly before the death of a person and later confirmed by forensic examination to be unedited is substantial admissible evidence under Section 32(1) of the Indian Evidence Act. The Court further ruled that…
Eviction of Daughter-in-Law from In-Laws’ House Upheld to Protect Their Right to Peaceful Residence: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has upheld the eviction of a widow and her son from the house owned by her in-laws under the provisions of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. The Court ruled that in the facts of the present case, the right of senior citizens to live peacefully in their property…
‘Morality Must Be Separate from Offence’ Bail Granted to Gym Trainer in Alleged Blackmail and Assault Case: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to gym trainer Sabir in a case involving allegations of sexual assault, blackmail and extortion. Justice Girish Kathpalia passed the order on 12 May 2026 while hearing the bail plea filed by the accused in a case registered under Section 64(2)(m), Section 79, Section 308(2)…
Non-Signatory Joint Account Holder Cannot Be Prosecuted in Cheque Bounce Case Under Section 138 NI Act: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a joint bank account holder cannot be prosecuted in a cheque bounce case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 unless that person has signed the dishonoured cheque. The Court clarified that criminal liability in cheque dishonour matters primarily rests upon…
Benefit of Doubt Given to Husband in Mamta Death Case, Murder Acquittal Under Section 302 IPC: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court delivered an important judgment in the case relating to the death of married woman Mamta, who died at her matrimonial home in Rampur district of Uttar Pradesh. The Court heard the criminal appeal filed by Mahipal against his conviction under Section 302 IPC for murder. The judgment was passed…
