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Acquittal in Section 138 NI Act Case on Security Cheque, No Legally Enforceable Debt Found After Detailed Analysis
A significant judgment was delivered on 07 April 2026 by the Court of Ms. Shruti Chaudhary, SCJ-cum-RC, Patiala House Courts, New Delhi in a complaint filed under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The case involved allegations of cheque dishonour and raised important questions about security cheques,…
Working Mother’s Contribution Beyond Money, Father Directed to Pay Higher Maintenance, Child Support Doubled: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court Nagpur Bench on 18 April 2026 delivered a significant judgment on child maintenance, emphasizing that a child has the right to live with dignity according to the financial status of both parents. The judgment was delivered by Justice Urmila Joshi-Phalke, enhancing the maintenance amount in favour…
Clause Stating ‘Can Be Settled by Arbitration’ Does Not Create Mandatory Obligation to Arbitrate: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on 17 April 2026 delivered a significant judgment clarifying the legal requirement of a valid arbitration agreement. The bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh held that the use of the word “can” in an arbitration clause does not create a binding obligation to…
Even in Ex Parte Suits, Courts Must Frame ‘Points for Determination’ and Deliver Reasoned Judgments: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India in its judgment dated 17 April 2026 clarified the legal requirement of passing reasoned judgments even in ex parte civil suits. The bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Augustine George Masih held that courts cannot grant a decree merely on default and must identify and decide…
Environment Compensation Charge Hike for Commercial Vehicles Entering Delhi Approved, 5% Annual Increase Mandated: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on 12 March 2026 approved an important proposal to increase the Environment Compensation Charge (ECC) on commercial vehicles entering Delhi. The order, uploaded on 17 April 2026, was passed by a bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi,…
‘Deplorable’ Detention Order Passed After 10 Months of Arrest Without Application of Mind: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court in its judgment dated 17 April 2026 strongly criticised the functioning of detaining authorities while deciding a habeas corpus petition. The bench comprising Justice Siddhartha and Justice Vinai Kumar Dwivedi termed the condition of the criminal justice system as “deplorable” due to repeated…
Evidentiary Value of Handwriting Expert’s Report Depends on Facts and Circumstances of Each Case: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court in its judgment dated 17 April 2026 clarified the legal position regarding the evidentiary value of handwriting expert reports in disciplinary proceedings. The judgment was delivered by Justice Vikram D. Chauhan, who emphasized that such reports cannot always be treated as conclusive proof and…
Husband’s Girlfriend Does Not Fall Within Definition of ‘Relative’ Under Section 498A IPC, Cannot Be Prosecuted for Cruelty: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh High Court delivered an important judgment on 17 April 2026, clarifying the scope of Section 498-A Ranbir Penal Code in cases involving allegations of cruelty and harassment. The judgment was delivered by Justice Shahzad Azeem, who held that a woman involved in an extra-marital…
Personality Rights of Kartik Aryan Protected, Take Down of AI-Generated and Disparaging Content Directed: Bombay High Court
Bombay High Court has passed an important interim order protecting the personality and publicity rights of well-known Bollywood actor Kartik Aryan. The case highlights growing misuse of Artificial Intelligence and unauthorised digital content that harms an individual’s reputation, privacy, and commercial value. The…
Father Forcibly Taking Custody of Child Not ‘Illegal Detention’ Unless It Violates Court Order: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court delivered a significant judgment on 17 April 2026, clarifying the legal position regarding child custody disputes between parents. The case involved a mother alleging illegal detention of her children by the father. The bench of Justice Anil Kumar-X dismissed the petition and explained the…
