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Mere Driving of Car Carrying Contraband Not ‘Possession’ Without Direct Nexus Under NDPS Act, Bail Granted: Calcutta High Court
Title: Section 37 NDPS Act and Meaning of Possession – Calcutta High Court Grants Bail in Vehicle Driving Case Introduction of the Case In a significant ruling on drug laws, the Calcutta High Court clarified the scope of Section 37 NDPS Act and held that merely driving a vehicle carrying contraband does not amount to…
Introduction or Expansion of Religious Practices Disrupting Social Balance Not Protected Under Articles 25 & 26: Allahabad High Court
In an important ruling on religious freedom, the Allahabad High Court clarified the limits of Articles 25 and 26 Constitution of India, stating that introduction or expansion of new religious practices that disturb social balance are not protected. The Court emphasized that religious rights must be exercised in…
Supreme Court Lays Down Guidelines for Summary Judgment in Commercial Suits Under Order XIII-A CPC
In a major ruling on commercial litigation, the Supreme Court clarified the scope of Order XIII-A Civil Procedure Code and emphasized that summary judgment should be used to avoid unnecessary trials when there is no real dispute. The judgment was delivered by a bench of Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Atul S.…
Anticipatory Bail Granted to Pawan Khera, ‘Political Rivalry’ Angle Noted in Assam Case: Supreme Court
In an important decision protecting personal liberty under Article 21, the Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera in a case filed by the State of Assam. The Court observed that the allegations appeared to arise out of political rivalry and held that custodial interrogation was not required at this…
Acquittal Granted in Gang Rape Case Under POCSO Act, Benefit of Doubt Extended: Bombay High Court
a significant judgment dated 30 April 2026, the Bombay High Court decided criminal appeals filed by accused persons in a serious offence involving a minor girl. The case revolved around allegations under Sections 363, 366-A, 376(D), 337 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Sections 9 and 10 of the…
Regular Congregational Religious Activities on Private Land Not Immune from State Regulation: Allahabad High Court
In an important ruling, the Allahabad High Court clarified the scope of religious freedom under Article 25 Constitution of India and Article 26 Constitution of India, stating that while private prayers are protected, large-scale or regular religious gatherings can be regulated by the State in the interest of public…
Father-in-Law Cleared in Dowry Cruelty Case, Acquittal Upheld in Bride Burning Allegations: Supreme Court
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court on 1 May 2026 delivered relief in a long-pending dowry death case titled Narendra Singh vs State of Madhya Pradesh & Connected Appeals. The Court carefully examined evidence and set aside the conviction under Section 498A Indian Penal Code, while also refusing to restore…
Plea Against Tribune Trust Dismissed, Contractual Service Disputes Not Maintainable Under Writ Jurisdiction: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court delivered an important judgment in the case of Pooja Taneja vs. The Tribune Trust and Others, clarifying the scope of Article 226 Constitution of India in matters related to private employment disputes. The Court held that disputes arising purely from contractual employment with…
Criminal Proceedings Quashed on Compromise in Matrimonial Dispute Under Section 498A IPC and Section 4 Dowry Prohibition Act: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court in the case of Rishikesh Kumar Singh vs State of Bihar and Another delivered an important judgment on 19 February 2026, explaining how criminal proceedings in matrimonial disputes can be quashed when parties settle their issues. The judgment was passed by Justice Sunil Dutta Mishra. Background of…
Interim Protection Granted Ahead of Wedding, No Arrest Directed Until Bail Plea Decided: Bombay High Court
In a significant relief, the Bombay High Court granted interim protection from arrest to Pratik Ramchandra Gogawale, considering his upcoming marriage. The Court directed the police not to take coercive steps until his anticipatory bail plea is decided, highlighting the importance of personal liberty under criminal…
