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Disciplinary Authority Cannot Punish Employee for Charge Not Originally Framed Without Fresh Show-Cause Notice: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that a delinquent employee who successfully defends the original charge against him cannot later be punished on a completely different charge without being given a fresh opportunity to defend himself. The Court emphasized that principles of natural justice and fair hearing are…
₹56.83 Lakh Compensation Granted to Teen Left 100% Disabled in Rajasthan Road Accident: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has significantly increased compensation awarded to a Rajasthan teenager who suffered 100% permanent disability in a serious road accident at the age of 14 years. The Court held that the compensation granted earlier by the Rajasthan High Court was insufficient considering the lifelong…
Narayan Sai Denied Bail Again, Suspension of Life Sentence Refused in Rape Conviction Case: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has refused to suspend the life sentence awarded to Narayan Sai, son of self-styled preacher Asaram, in a rape and sexual assault case filed by a former woman disciple. The Court held that no exceptional circumstances existed for granting bail during the pendency of the criminal appeal and…
Specific Performance Decree Becomes Unenforceable if Buyer Fails to Deposit Balance Amount on Time: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that a decree passed for specific performance of a property sale agreement can become unenforceable if the buyer fails to deposit the remaining sale consideration within the time fixed by the court. The Court held that when a party does not comply with conditions mentioned in the…
Section 498A IPC Proceedings Against Husband Dropped, Child’s Safety Concerns Cannot Be Ignored: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has quashed criminal proceedings filed under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, holding that vague and general allegations cannot be sufficient for continuing a criminal trial against a husband and his elderly mother. The Court also gave significant importance to the safety, welfare, and…
Default Bail of Two Accused in Haldwani Riots UAPA Case Cancelled, HC’s Adverse Comments on Probe Disapproved: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India cancelled the default bail granted to two accused in connection with the 2024 Haldwani riots case. The case involved serious allegations of rioting, arson, and destruction of public property, including attacks on a police station using petrol bombs. The accused Javed…
Cognizance Against Mother-in-Law in Alleged Dowry Harassment Case Quashed Under Section 498A IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court delivered an important judgment on 5 May 2026 in a matrimonial dispute involving allegations of dowry harassment. The case was filed by Kumari Sujata against her mother-in-law Meera Devi and other family members. The Court examined the legality of the cognizance order passed by the Magistrate…
Trial of Proclaimed Offenders Through ‘Trial in Absentia’ Procedure Under Section 356 BNSS Explained: Allahabad High Court
In a major development in criminal law, the Allahabad High Court delivered an important judgment on 6 May 2026 explaining the use of Section 356 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Justice Praveen Kumar Giri described this provision as a landmark reform because it formally introduces the concept of trial in…
Cheque Bounce Liability and Effect of Settlement Agreement Explained Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act
In an important judgment dated 04 May 2026, the Court of LXXIII Addl. City Civil and Sessions Judge, Mayohall Unit, Bengaluru, presided by Smt. Anitha N.P., decided a criminal appeal filed under Section 374(3) of Cr.P.C.. The case arose from a cheque bounce dispute under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act, where…
Anticipatory Bail Granted to Schoolgirl Accused of Forcing Minor to Wear Burka and Convert Religion: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court on 06 May 2026 granted anticipatory bail to a school student accused in a case involving allegations of religious conversion pressure. The order was passed by Justice Avnish Saxena in a matter concerning alleged offences under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion…
