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Arrest Memo Sufficient to Explain Charges, Plea Challenging CBI Arrest Rejected: Uttarakhand High Court
The Uttarakhand High Court delivered an important judgment in the case of Ravi Kant vs Central Bureau of Investigation, where the Court examined whether an arrest memo containing key allegations is sufficient to meet constitutional safeguards. The case revolved around the legality of arrest and judicial custody under…
Asaram’s Interim Bail Extended Till May 25 in 2013 Rape Case: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court in the case of Asharam @ Ashumal versus State of Rajasthan extended the interim bail granted to the convict in a rape case. The Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and Justice Sangeeta Sharma passed the order extending bail till 25 May 2026 or until the…
₹164.91 Crore Refund Ordered to Auction Buyer in DDA Land Dispute, Conveyance Deed Set Aside: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court in the case of Reliance Eminent Trading and Commercial Pvt. Ltd. vs Delhi Development Authority delivered a significant judgment directing refund of a massive amount after failure of land acquisition. The bench comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar emphasized the…
Mutual Divorce Plea Rejected, One-Year Separation Requirement Not Fulfilled: Patna High Court
In an important matrimonial decision, the Patna High Court on 24 April 2026 clarified the strict requirement of Section 13(B) Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 regarding mutual divorce. The Court refused to interfere with a Family Court order and held that divorce by mutual consent cannot be granted unless the mandatory…
In Head-On Collision, Liability Cannot Be Fixed on One Driver Alone Without Careful Scrutiny of Circumstances: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered an important judgment clarifying principles of negligence in road accident cases under Motor Vehicles Act Law On Negligence. The Court held that in cases of head-on collision, it is improper to place the entire blame on one driver without carefully examining the conduct of all…
Divorce Granted on Ground of Mental Cruelty Under Section 13(1)(i-a) Hindu Marriage Act: Jharkhand High Court
The High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi decided a divorce appeal filed under Section 19(1), Family Court Act, 1984. The Appellant, Abhishek Kumar Pathak, challenged the Family Court order which had refused divorce from his wife Asha Pathak. The High Court upheld the Family Court decision and ruled that no legally proved…
Based on Finance Act 2026, Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court Verdicts Holding JAOs Cannot Issue Income Tax Reassessment Notices
The Supreme Court of India has passed a significant order concerning reassessment proceedings under the Section 147A Income Tax Act 1961, clarifying the role of Jurisdictional Assessing Officers. The Court did not decide the issue on merits but remitted thousands of pending tax appeals back to the High Courts for…
Conviction Upheld in Cheque Bounce Case, Presumption of Legally Enforceable Debt Reaffirmed Under Section 138 NI Act
The Sessions Court at Bengaluru has delivered an important judgment under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act 1881, confirming the conviction of an accused in a cheque bounce case. The Court emphasized the legal presumption in favour of the complainant once issuance and signature on cheque are admitted. Background…
Disciplinary Action in POSH Case Quashed Due to Bias in Inquiry Officer Appointment: CAT POSH
The Central Administrative Tribunal, Cuttack Bench delivered an important judgment concerning disciplinary proceedings against a Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) employee of the Department of Posts. The case revolved around allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct and raised a crucial legal question regarding fairness of…
Supreme Court Refuses to Create New Hate Speech Laws, Says Parliament Must Decide
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a crucial judgment on the issue of hate speech and law-making powers, clarifying the scope of judicial authority under the Separation of Powers Constitution of India. The Court held that it cannot create new criminal laws or expand existing offences, as this power lies…
