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Life Sentence Upheld in 2013 Jamnagar Murder Case, Eyewitness and Scientific Evidence Relied Upon: Gujarat High Court
The case relates to a 2013 murder incident that took place in a village near Jamjodhpur in Jamnagar district, Gujarat. The deceased had gone to recover money from the accused when a confrontation took place. During this dispute, the accused allegedly used an unlicensed country-made firearm and fired at the deceased,…
Defaulting Kolhapur School Ordered to Be Closed, Auction of Secured Asset Permitted: Supreme Court
The case arose from a loan transaction where Chaitanya Bahuuddeshiya Shikshan Prasarak Mandal, a private educational trust running a school in Kolhapur, had taken financial assistance from Auxilo Finserve Pvt. Ltd., a secured creditor. The borrowers defaulted on repayment of dues amounting to approximately ₹5.06…
Recovery from Employee Over Missing Stock Quashed, Misappropriation Allegations Require Proper Disciplinary Proceedings: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court, in a judgment dated 23 April 2026, dealt with a service dispute involving alleged financial loss to the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC). The Court examined whether recovery can be ordered against an employee merely on the basis of a verification report without conducting…
Government Policy Granting Promotion to Remove Stagnation Must Be Applied Uniformly: Allahabad High Court
In an important judgment delivered on 23 April 2026, the Allahabad High Court clarified that government policies aimed at removing stagnation in service must be applied equally to all similarly placed employees. The decision came in a writ petition filed by Smt. Kavita Chaturvedi and another against the State of Uttar…
Priority Disposal of Long-Pending Service Disputes Sought, Supreme Court Requests Allahabad High Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment on 22 April 2026 in the case of Rajendra Singh Bora versus Union of India & Others. The Bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh dealt with a long-pending service dispute that continued for nearly 29 years, highlighting…
Proceedings Quashed in Alleged Bigamy and Cruelty Case Under Section 482 CrPC and Dowry Prohibition Act: Patna High Court
In an important judgment delivered on 21 April 2026, the Patna High Court dealt with a criminal case involving allegations of dowry harassment, cruelty, and bigamy. The case titled Puja Kumari versus The State of Bihar And Another was heard by Justice Sunil Dutta Mishra, where the petitioner sought relief under…
ECI Memo Branding 800 Persons as ‘Trouble-Makers’ Stayed, Blanket Direction Beyond Statute Not Permissible: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court passed an important interim order on 22 April 2026 in the case of Md Danish Farooqi versus Election Commission of India. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen examined a controversial communication issued by the office of the Chief Electoral…
Father Recognised as Natural Guardian After Mother’s Death, Held Most Suitable for Minor’s Welfare, Habeas Plea Allowed: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court delivered an important judgment on 22 April 2026 in a child custody matter involving a 13-month-old minor. The case titled Akshit Pandey (Minor) and Another versus State of U.P. and others was decided by a bench of Justice Sandeep Jain. The petition was filed by the father seeking custody of…
Probate Liable to Be Revoked for Non-Impleadment of Necessary Parties and Suppression of Facts: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court in the case of S. Leorex Sebastian and another VERSUS Sarojini and others delivered an important ruling regarding probate proceedings and rights of interested parties. The judgment was delivered by a bench of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, emphasizing fairness and transparency in…
Asharam Trust Appeals Dismissed, Land Forfeiture and Eviction Orders Upheld: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court delivered a significant judgment on 17 April 2026 in the case of Sant Shri Asharam Ashram versus State of Gujarat & Others, bringing an end to a long-standing land dispute. The matter arose when Sant Shri Asharam Ashram Trust challenged actions taken by revenue authorities regarding land…
