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Default Bail in Haldwani Violence Case Set Aside, Accused Directed to Surrender: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on 06 May 2026 delivered a crucial judgment setting aside the Uttarakhand High Court order which had granted default bail to accused persons in the Haldwani violence case. The Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta held that the investigation was conducted properly…
₹301 Crore CCI Penalty Against Grasim Set Aside: NCLAT
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on 06 May 2026 set aside a penalty of ₹301.61 crore imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Grasim Industries Limited. The penalty was related to allegations of abuse of dominant position in the viscose staple fibre market. The tribunal remanded the…
BCI Seeks CJI’s Intervention Over Andhra Pradesh High Court Judge’s Conduct with Young Lawyer: Supreme Court
The Bar Council of India (BCI) on 06 May 2026 took serious note of an incident involving the Andhra Pradesh High Court, where a young advocate was allegedly directed to be taken into police custody during court proceedings. The BCI wrote to the Chief Justice of India seeking urgent intervention and administrative…
CONFED Directed to Pay 7 Years’ Salary, Non-Payment Held Violation of Right to Livelihood: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on 06 May 2026 delivered a strong judgment in favour of an employee whose salary was withheld for several years. The Court directed the Haryana State Federation of Consumer Co-operative Wholesale Stores Limited to pay nearly seven years of pending salary, holding that non-payment of…
Mediation Must Be Voluntary, Court Refuses to Force Settlement in Kalyani Family Property Dispute: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court on 04 May 2026 delivered an important judgment clarifying the legal position on mediation in civil disputes. The Court refused to refer a long-pending family property dispute to mediation, holding that mediation cannot be forced on parties without their consent. Background of the Case The dispute…
Mother Cannot Be Completely Cut Off from Child Without Proof of Unfitness: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court on 06 May 2026 delivered an important judgment protecting the rights of a mother in a child custody dispute. The Court set aside an interim order of the Family Court which had completely restrained the mother from meeting her minor daughter during ongoing guardianship proceedings. Background…
Group Company Assets Can Be Considered in Holding Company’s CIRP in Earth Infra Case: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on 06 May 2026 delivered a significant judgment protecting the interests of homebuyers in stalled real estate projects linked to Earth Infrastructure. The Court restored resolution plans approved earlier and criticized the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority for delays and failure…
Revision Petition Dismissed in Minor Rape Case Under CrPC and POCSO Act: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on 05 May 2026 delivered an important judgment in a criminal revision petition filed by GOURV @ GOLDY. The case was decided by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Saurabh Banerjee, where the petitioner challenged the order of the Trial Court under Section 397 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking to set aside…
Constitutional Functionaries Entitled to ‘Hon’ble’ Honorific, Civil Servants Not Included: Allahabad High Court
In an important observation, the Allahabad High Court on 5 May 2026 addressed the issue of proper protocol while referring to constitutional authorities. The matter arose in the case of Harshit Sharma And 2 Others vs State Of U.P. And 2 Others, where the Court examined the manner in which a public figure’s name was…
Arrest Stayed in Matrimonial Dispute, Police Notice Lapse and Alleged Harassment Flagged: Delhi High Court
In a significant order dated 5 May 2026, the Delhi High Court heard the case of Sonia Bansal & Anr. vs State of NCT of Delhi & Anr. The petition was filed seeking protection of life and personal liberty in connection with a matrimonial dispute between petitioner no. 1 and her husband. The dispute escalated after an…
