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Anticipatory Bail Refused to Father-in-Law in Dowry Death and Suicide Case Under Sections 80 and 85 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to Inder Pal in a dowry death and suicide case involving the death of his 25-year-old daughter-in-law within three months of marriage. Justice Prateek Jalan passed the order on May 8, 2026 while hearing Bail Application No. 1800 of 2026 filed under Section…
Dismissal of Jharkhand Constable Accused of Joining Bihar Police Under Fake Identity Restored: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on 9 May 2026 delivered a significant judgment in the case involving State of Jharkhand and Ranjan Kumar. The Court examined allegations of impersonation, forgery, and dual employment in two state police forces, raising important issues related to integrity in public service recruitment.…
Probe Ordered Against Pernod Ricard Over Alleged Brand Pushing Under Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22: Competition Commission of India
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on 9 May 2026 ordered a detailed investigation against Pernod Ricard India and seven other entities over allegations of anti-competitive practices in the Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) market in Delhi. The case arises under the Competition Act, 2002 and relates to alleged…
Fresh Aadhaar Enrollment of Twin Brothers Ordered in Biometric Mismatch Case: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court delivered an important judgment in a writ petition filed by two twin brothers, Rohit Bandu Nikalje and Rahul Bandu Nikalje, against the Regional Officer, UIDAI and others. The Court dealt with issues arising under the Aadhaar Act, 2016 regarding biometric mismatch and prolonged failure in Aadhaar…
Railways Held to Be ‘Consumer’ Under Electricity Act, Not a Deemed Distribution Licensee: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered an important judgment on 8 May 2026 in the dispute between Indian Railways and West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited and others. The Court examined whether Indian Railways could be treated as a “deemed distribution licensee” or whether it should be classified…
‘No Automatic Recission of Contract for Non-Deposit Within Time’ Supreme Court Summarises Principles on Section 28 of Specific Relief Act: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered an important judgment on 9 May 2026 in the case of Anand Narayan Shukla versus Jagat Dhari. The Court dealt with legal issues relating to enforcement of a decree for specific performance under the Specific Relief Act, 1963, especially focusing on Section 28 of Specific Relief Act…
Acquittal in POCSO Act and Rape Case Due to Lack of Clear Evidence: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered judgment on 08 May 2026 in a criminal appeal filed by Nirmal Kumar under Section 374(2) CrPC challenging his conviction in a case involving offences under the POCSO Act and Indian Penal Code, 1860. The Court examined allegations of kidnapping and sexual assault on a minor girl.…
Acquittal Upheld in Sohrabuddin Sheikh Encounter Case, Appeals Dismissed: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has dismissed appeals challenging the acquittal of several accused persons in the alleged fake encounter cases involving Sohrabuddin Shaikh, Kausar Bi and Tulsiram Prajapati. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam A. Ankhad held that there was no…
Stillborn Child of Pregnant Woman Who Died in Train Accident Entitled to Separate Compensation: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has delivered a significant judgment recognising compensation rights of a stillborn child under the Railways Act. The Court held that parents are entitled to claim compensation for the death of an unborn child lost in a railway accident, observing that a foetus in advanced pregnancy must be…
Man Acquitted in 1 Kg Heroin Case, Major Procedural Lapses by DRI Cited: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has overturned the conviction of a man sentenced to 10 years imprisonment under the Narcotic Drugs And Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, after finding major procedural violations and serious gaps in the prosecution case relating to seizure and handling of heroin. The judgment was delivered in the…
