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Access to Electricity a Fundamental Right Under Article 21, Relief Granted to Daughter-in-Law Seeking Power Connection: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court delivered a significant judgment declaring that access to electricity is a part of the Fundamental Right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The Court emphasized that basic utilities like electricity are essential for a dignified life and cannot be denied, even in the presence of a…
Withholding Pension for Decades Due to Pending Trial Endangers Fundamental Right to Life: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court delivered an important judgment protecting the rights of a retired employee whose pension was withheld for many years. The Court clearly stated that pension is not a charity but a legal right. This case highlights the importance of Article 21 of the Constitution of India, which guarantees…
Advocate Cannot Become a PIL Petitioner to Advance Clients’ Cause, May Amount to Professional Misconduct: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court on 16 April 2026 delivered an important ruling concerning misuse of Public Interest Litigation. The case titled Surendra Kumar Sharma versus Union of India and others was heard by a bench comprising Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice Kshitij Shailendra. Facts of the Petition The…
‘Performing Daughter's Marriage a Pious Obligation in Hindu Way of Life’ Short-Term Bail Granted to Convict: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently granted short-term bail to a convict to enable him to attend his daughter’s wedding, recognizing the importance of familial obligations. The case titled Desh Raj versus State of U.P. was heard by Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra. Conviction and Sentence Details The appellant Desh…
‘Profession Can’t Be Tarnished’ Anticipatory Bail Denied to Law Student Accused of Posing as Advocate: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court on 15 April 2026 refused to grant anticipatory bail to a law student accused of posing as an advocate and being involved in a large financial fraud. The case titled Sadhu Falguni Miteshkumar versus State of Gujarat was decided by Justice P M Raval. Facts Leading to FIR The prosecution alleged…
‘Tactic to Delay Trial’ Objection to ‘Leading’ Question Put to Rape Victim Rejected: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court on 15 April 2026 delivered an important ruling in a criminal trial involving allegations of rape, where the accused challenged a question asked to the victim during her examination. The case titled Deep Jayeshbhai Indravadan Soni versus State of Gujarat was heard by Justice M R Mengdey. Facts…
Magistrate Cannot Mechanically Order FIR Against Public Servants Without Following Section 223 BNSS Safeguards: Rajasthan High Court
Title: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and Section 175(3) BNSS with Section 223(2) BNSS: Rajasthan High Court Protects Public Servants From Mechanical FIR Orders Background of the Case The Rajasthan High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying the scope of Section 175(3) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha…
Probe Ordered into Wife’s Income in Maintenance Case, Trial Court Rejection Set Aside: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court on 15 April 2026 passed a significant order in a maintenance dispute, allowing a husband to seek details of his wife’s employment and income. The case titled Arvind Kumar versus Smt. Namita was decided by Justice Baljinder Singh Sandhu, arising from proceedings pending before the Family Court…
Landlord’s Right to Terminate Tenancy for ‘Bona Fide Personal Cultivation’ Extinguishes Upon Sale of Land: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court on 15 April 2026 delivered an important judgment concerning tenancy rights and landlord claims under agricultural law. The case titled Vinayak Vasudev Tilak (Deceased) versus State of Maharashtra and others was heard by Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan, involving a dispute over termination of…
Conviction Upheld in Cheque Bounce Case Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, Mere Denial Cannot Rebut Legal Presumption: High Court
The Court of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, New Delhi District, Patiala House Courts, on 10 April 2026 dismissed a criminal appeal filed by Khushi Ram challenging his conviction under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The judgment was delivered by Judge Pitamber Dutt in Criminal Appeal No.…
