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Cheque Dishonour Case Quashed, Criminal Liability Held Personal and Not Heritable Under Section 138 NI Act: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court delivered a detailed judgment under its criminal revisional jurisdiction, quashing proceedings in a cheque dishonour case. The Court held that criminal liability under the Negotiable Instruments Act Section 138 is strictly personal to the drawer of the cheque and cannot be extended to legal…
Guardianship Granted to Hindu Couple for Muslim Minor, Child’s Welfare Prioritised: Madras High Court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court delivered a significant judgment under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, holding that the welfare of a child is the most important factor while deciding guardianship, even if the prospective guardians belong to a different religion. The Court made it clear that technical…
Constable’s Conviction Upheld in ₹1,000 Bribery Case, No Flaw Found in Trial Court Ruling: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered a significant judgment reinforcing anti-corruption laws by upholding the conviction of a police constable under the Prevention of Corruption Act Section 7 And Section 13. The Court dismissed the criminal appeal and confirmed that demand and acceptance of bribe were clearly proved.…
Partial Relief Granted in Anticipatory Bail Matter Under SC/ST Act Section 14A(2) and IPC Offences: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court delivered an important order dealing with anticipatory bail under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989 Section 14 A 2. The case was heard by Justice Satyavrat Verma, who partly allowed the appeal and granted relief to several accused persons while rejecting…
16 Accused Acquitted in Assam Murder Case, Serious Lapses in Police Investigation Noted: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered a crucial judgment highlighting the importance of proper investigation in criminal cases. The bench comprising Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice K. Vinod Chandran acquitted the accused in a 2008 Assam murder case, observing that serious lapses in investigation and weak evidence…
PIL on ECI Memo Closed After Withdrawal, Fair Poll Process Emphasised: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court delivered an important judgment concerning electoral fairness and individual liberty. A bench comprising Justice Arijit Banerjee and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen disposed of a Public Interest Litigation after noting that the disputed memo issued by the Election Commission of India had already…
School Cannot Delay Admission to State-Allotted Student by Raising Eligibility Dispute Under RTE Act: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a significant judgment strengthening the right to education of children belonging to weaker sections. A bench comprising Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe ruled that private neighbourhood schools must grant immediate admission to students allotted by…
No Interference in Maintenance Order, ₹50,000 Monthly Support to Ailing Wife Upheld: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has delivered an important judgment reinforcing the legal duty of a husband to maintain his wife under Section 125 Criminal Procedure Code. The Court upheld the Family Court’s order directing payment of ₹50,000 per month as maintenance and refused to interfere with the earlier decision.…
Trial Courts Must Call Reports on Mitigating and Aggravating Factors Before Sentencing in Potential Death Penalty Cases: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered an important judgment focusing on fair sentencing in death penalty cases. A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Vijay Bishnoi ruled that trial courts must collect detailed reports on aggravating and mitigating circumstances before deciding…
Consent of Victim in Late Pregnancy Case Explained Under Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971: Madhya Pradesh High Court
On 27 April 2026, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur, under Hon’ble Justice Sanjeev S Kalgaonkar, decided an important case related to pregnancy termination rights. The case involved Prosecutrix X versus the State of Madhya Pradesh, where the court examined whether a pregnancy beyond 24 weeks could be…
