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Acquittal Appeal in Dowry Death and Kidnapping Case Dismissed After Evidence Appreciation Under IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court delivered a significant judgment on 18 April 2026 in a criminal appeal filed by Bipin Bihari challenging the acquittal of the accused persons in a dowry death case. The Court examined provisions under Section 498A IPC, Section 304B IPC, Section 364 IPC, Section 201 IPC and Section 3/4 of the Dowry…
Supreme Court Clarifies Remedy, Legal Heirs Must Challenge Arbitral Awards Under Section 34, Not Article 227
The Supreme Court of India has delivered an important judgment clarifying the correct legal remedy available to legal heirs for challenging arbitral awards. The Court clearly held that such challenges must be filed under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and not through constitutional remedies…
US Custody Order Rejected, Child’s Welfare Held Paramount, Father’s Plea Dismissed: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court delivered an important judgment on 21 April 2026 in a child custody dispute involving international elements. The Court refused to enforce a foreign custody order and emphasized that the welfare of children is the highest consideration under Indian law. Background of the Dispute The case…
Anticipatory Bail Granted Under Section 14A(2) of SC/ST Act in Cheating and Atrocities Allegation Case: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court at Ranchi delivered an important judgment on 18 April 2026 in a criminal appeal filed under Section 14 A (2) Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The case involved serious allegations under Section 451, 504, 506, 420 IPC along with Section 3(1)(r) and…
Victim’s Right to Appeal Against Acquittal in Cheque Bounce Case Recognised Under Section 372 CrPC and Section 413 BNSS: Orissa High Court
The High Court of Orissa delivered an important judgment on 17 April 2026 explaining the rights of a victim in cheque bounce cases. The case was filed by Ashok Kumar Pati against Jagannath Barik after the trial court acquitted the accused in a cheque dishonour matter. The Court clarified the correct legal remedy…
Father Cannot Avoid Child Maintenance Due to Loans or Mother’s Job, ₹8,000 Interim Relief Upheld: Uttarakhand High Court
The Uttarakhand High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying the scope of Section 125 CrPC and upheld the right of a minor child to receive maintenance. The Court refused to interfere with an order directing the father to pay ₹8,000 per month as interim maintenance. Background of the family dispute The case…
PIL Seeking Z+ Security to Mohan Bhagwat Dismissed as “Motivated”: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the grant of Z Plus security to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. The Court held that the petition was not filed in genuine public interest and appeared to be motivated and unsupported by proper facts. Background of the petition The PIL was filed by…
Pension Not Payable If Employee Fails to Exercise Mandatory Option Under 1984 Model Pension Rules Adopted by Municipality: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying pension entitlement of municipal employees under West Bengal Municipal (Employees' Death cum Retirement Benefits) Rules, 2003 and Model Pension Rules 1984. The Court held that an employee cannot claim pension if he failed to exercise the mandatory…
Fresh Testimony Refused in Cruelty Case, Only Cross-Examination of Complainant Allowed: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment in a matrimonial cruelty matter, clearly explaining the scope of recalling a witness under Section 311 CrPC. The Court refused to allow fresh examination-in-chief of the complainant after many years and limited her recall only for cross-examination to ensure…
Legal Representatives Can Challenge Arbitral Award Only Under Section 34 of Arbitration Act, Not Under Article 227: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered an important judgment clarifying the legal remedy available to legal representatives in arbitration matters. The Court held that a challenge to an arbitral award by legal representatives must be filed under Section 34 Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 and not under Article 227…
