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Lok Adalats Can Settle Disputes of Any Pecuniary Value Within Their Territorial Jurisdiction: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court examined a writ petition arising from a dispute where the petitioners had entered into a sale agreement with the respondent. The respondent had paid an advance amount exceeding ₹98 lakhs. Since the sale transaction could not be completed, the issue of refund of the advance amount arose. The…
Industries Cannot Use Public Roads Disproportionately for Gain, Parking Compliance and Trauma Care Near Steel Plant Ordered: Jharkhand High Court
In an important judgment dealing with public safety and industrial responsibility, the Jharkhand High Court addressed the misuse of public roads by heavy industrial vehicles. The Court held that industries cannot use public infrastructure in a disproportionate manner that harms ordinary citizens and commuters.…
Bail Granted in Alleged Murder and Abduction Case Under Section 103(1) BNS, Court Makes Strong Observations on Police Negligence: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court on 16 April 2026 passed a detailed order in a bail application highlighting both the merits of the criminal case and serious procedural lapses by police authorities. The Court dealt with a bail plea under Section 103(1) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and also issued strong observations regarding…
‘Education Now a Business’ Probe into UKG Student’s Death Transferred, Says ‘Poor Rarely Get Justice’: Madras High Court
In a serious matter concerning the death of a young child, the Madras High Court intervened to ensure a fair investigation under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The Court emphasized that the right to a fair investigation is a part of the right to life and liberty, especially when the victim belongs to a poor…
State Directed to Grant Surrogacy Eligibility Certificate to Couple Who Crossed Age Limit After Starting ART Process: Calcutta High Court
In an important judgment under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, the Calcutta High Court has protected the right of a married couple to become parents through surrogacy even after they crossed the prescribed age limit. The Court held that once the couple had already started the fertility process within the legal…
Relief for Advocate in ‘Illness Slip’ Row, ₹20K Cost Waived and Adverse Remarks Expunged Following Apology: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development relating to professional conduct of lawyers, the Allahabad High Court set aside its earlier strict observations against an advocate who had allegedly tried to mislead the Court. The Court accepted his unconditional apology and removed the adverse remarks, showing a balanced approach…
Death Penalty Commuted in IPC and POCSO Case: Calcutta High Court
A significant judgment was delivered by the Calcutta High Court Circuit Bench at Jalpaiguri in the case titled The State of West Bengal versus Rahaman Ali and others on 17 April 2026. The bench comprising Justice Rajarshi Bharadwaj and Justice Reetobroto Kumar Mitra dealt with a death reference and criminal appeals…
Prospective Accused Must Be Heard? Dictated Order Directing FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Withheld: Allahabad High Court
A significant legal development took place before the Allahabad High Court where the court examined whether a prospective accused must be given a hearing before directing registration of an FIR. The case involves Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, and raises important questions under Section 528 BNSS and…
Review Petition Under Order XLVII Rule 1 CPC Dismissed in Matrimonial Dispute Under Family Courts Act 1984 and Hindu Marriage Act 1955: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court at Cuttack delivered an important judgment on 17 April 2026 in a matrimonial dispute between Sujata Naik and Ramahari Naik. The case arose from a review petition filed by Sujata Naik challenging an earlier appellate judgment dated 31.01.2024 passed in MATA No.256 of 2022. The matter was heard by…
Influencers Barred from Posting Defamatory Content About Motorola: Bengaluru Court
A Bengaluru Civil Court on 08 April 2026 passed an important interim order granting protection to Motorola Mobility India Pvt Ltd against defamatory and misleading social media content. The order was delivered by Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge Vedamoorthy BS, restraining content creators and platforms from…
