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Matrimonial Cruelty Case Quashed Under BNSS After Settlement in Dowry Dispute: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment on 25 April 2026 in a criminal petition filed under Section 528 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The case involved Petitioner Vimal Kumar seeking quashing of an FIR registered against him under Section 498A IPC and Section 406 IPC. The Court examined…
Joint Statement by Different Accused Admissible Only If It Leads to Distinct Discoveries Under Section 27 Evidence Act: Supreme Court
In a significant criminal law ruling, the Supreme Court of India clarified the scope of Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 while deciding appeals in a murder case from Karnataka. The case involved accused persons who were convicted for the alleged abduction and murder of a woman in March 2013. The judgment…
Maintenance After Divorce Upheld Under Section 125 CrPC Despite Allegations of Cruelty, Financial Support Ensured: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur delivered an important judgment on 31 January 2018 in the case between Haridas (Applicant) and Smt. Meera Bai (Respondent). The case was heard by Justice Vandana Kasrekar in a Criminal Revision under Section 397 read with Section 401 CrPC, challenging the maintenance order…
Arvind Kejriwal Boycotts Hearing in Liquor Policy Case Before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, Invokes ‘Gandhian Satyagraha’
A major development has emerged in the ongoing CBI liquor policy case being heard before the Delhi High Court. Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, has written a formal letter to Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, stating that he will no longer participate in further proceedings of the case. The matter relates…
Maintenance and Property Rights Under Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act Explained: Madras High Court
A significant judgment was delivered by the Madras High Court on 7 December 2023 in the case between Jemini (Petitioner) and Vaijayanthi (Respondent). The matter was heard by Justice T.V. Thamilselvi through a Civil Revision Petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India. The petitioner challenged earlier…
Court Cannot Direct Accused to Surrender While Rejecting Anticipatory Bail: Supreme Court
In an important ruling, the Supreme Court interpreted provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 Section 87 and clarified that courts cannot direct an accused to surrender while rejecting anticipatory bail. The case titled Om Prakash Chhawnika @ Om Prakash Chabnika @ Om Prakash Chawnika versus State of…
Conviction Upheld in Cheque Dishonour Case Under Section 138 NI Act, Security Cheque Defence Rejected, Limited Revisional Jurisdiction Emphasised: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In an important ruling, the Himachal Pradesh High Court examined the scope of conviction under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and upheld the conviction of the accused for cheque dishonour. The case titled Ashish versus State Bank of India dealt with validity of conviction, presumption under law, and…
Division Bench Upholds Divorce Decree on Ground of Cruelty Under Section 13(1)(ia) Hindu Marriage Act: Rajasthan High Court
The present matter arose before the Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur Bench in a Divorce Appeal under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The dispute is between Smt. Kriti (wife/appellant) and Vikas Kumar Swami (husband/respondent) regarding dissolution of marriage on grounds of cruelty and desertion. The High Court decided the…
Landlord’s Legal Heirs Can Amend Eviction Suit to Include Bona Fide Need: Supreme Court
In an important ruling, the Supreme Court interpreted Order VI Rule 17 Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 and held that legal heirs of a deceased landlord can amend an eviction suit to add additional grounds of bona fide need. The case titled Vinay Raghunath Deshmukh versus Natwarlal Shamji Gada and Another clarified how…
UP Seed Corporation Tender Halted Over “Arbitrary” Bid Rejection: Allahabad High Court
In an important ruling, the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, examined fairness in government tender processes and intervened under its writ jurisdiction when it found prima facie arbitrariness in bidder disqualification. The case titled M/s Associated Jute Industries versus State of U.P. & Others concerned a…
