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Plea Amendment Restored in Eviction Case, High Court Overstepped Under Article 227: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment on 24 April 2026, clarifying the scope of Article 227 Constitution of India while dealing with amendment applications in civil cases. The Court held that High Courts cannot examine the merits of a case at the stage of deciding whether an amendment to a plaint…
Murder Conviction of Family Members Altered in Case Involving Man Who ‘Attempted’ to Rape Their Daughter: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court delivered an important judgment on 24 April 2026 in a criminal appeal where it examined the distinction between Section 302 IPC and Section 304 (Part-I) IPC. The Court converted the conviction of four accused persons from murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder, considering the…
‘Pawan Khera Dragged Innocent Lady Into Controversy for Political Mileage, Custodial Interrogation Necessary’: Gauhati High Court
A major development took place on 24 April 2026 when the Gauhati High Court refused anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The court made strong observations regarding misuse of allegations for political purposes.…
Husband Cannot Escape Liability by Claiming Job Loss, Wife’s Income ‘Insufficient’, Maintenance Upheld: Karnataka High Court
The Supreme Court delivered an important ruling explaining the scope of appellate powers under Section 386 Cr.P.C. now replaced by Section 427 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The Court clarified that even if an accused does not file an appeal against conviction, the appellate court still has full authority…
School Ordered to Be Shut for Loan Default, Police Aid Directed for Takeover Under SARFAESI Act: Supreme Court
The case involved Chaitanya Public School and Junior College in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, where the management had defaulted on repayment of a loan exceeding ₹5 crore. The dispute arose after the secured creditor initiated recovery proceedings under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and…
Burden of Proof in Cheque Bounce Cases Under Section 138 NI Act Explained, Court Gives Detailed Analysis
A significant judgment was delivered on 23 April 2026 by the Court of the XIV Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Mayohall Unit, Bengaluru, presided over by SANTHOSH S. KUNDER. The case involved a dispute under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act relating to cheque dishonour. The complainant, Salma Sultana, filed…
₹15 Lakh Cost Imposed on Husband for Hiding Facts and Misusing Maintenance Law in Matrimonial Dispute: Allahabad High Court
The dispute in this case arose after the marriage between Ranjeet Singh and Neetu Singh, which was solemnised in May 2019. Over time, serious matrimonial differences developed, leading to multiple legal proceedings between the husband and wife. The matter eventually reached the Allahabad High Court when the husband…
IBC Mechanism Not a Substitute for Decree Execution or Recovery Proceedings: Supreme Court
The case arose from a loan transaction in 2010, where the respondent-creditor advanced short-term loans of about ₹4.5 crore to the corporate debtor company. Over time, disputes emerged and the matter went through cheque dishonour proceedings under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, followed by multiple settlement…
BCI Rule Amendment Allowing Bar Association Office Bearers to Contest Bar Council Elections Approved: Supreme Court
The matter arose from a challenge to the Bar Council of India (BCI) election rules of 2016, particularly Chapter III, which earlier barred office bearers of Bar Associations from contesting elections to State Bar Councils unless they first resigned from their Bar Association posts. Several writ petitions were filed…
Four Accused Discharged in 2006 Malegaon Blast Case, NIA Charges Set Aside: Bombay High Court
The case relates to the 2006 Malegaon serial bomb blasts that took place on 8 September 2006 in Maharashtra’s Malegaon, resulting in 31 deaths and over 300 injuries. Over the years, the investigation was handled by multiple agencies including the state police, ATS, CBI and later the National Investigation Agency…
