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"POCSO" Posting Minor’s Obscene Material on Social Media Causes Serious, Long-Term Damage: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on 14 April 2026 refused to grant bail to an accused in a serious case involving alleged sexual exploitation of a minor and circulation of objectionable content on social media. The matter titled Sumit versus State of NCT of Delhi was decided by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, arising from FIR No.…
Bail Cancelled in 808 Kg Contraband Case, Minor Defects in Charge Sheet Not a Ground for Default Bail: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court on 15 April 2026 set aside a trial court order granting statutory (default) bail to three accused persons in a major narcotics case involving seizure of over 808 kilograms of ganja. The matter titled Senior Intelligence Officer, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence versus Santhosh Kumar…
‘Abuse of Process’ to Pressurise Govt Officials, Contempt Plea Over False Transfer Claim Dismissed with ₹5,000 Costs: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court recently delivered a strict judgment against misuse of judicial process by dismissing a contempt petition filed by Krishan Gopal Kumawat. The Court also imposed a cost of Rs. 5,000 on the petitioner for presenting false and misleading facts regarding compliance of an earlier court order. Claim…
Trade Union Cannot Invoke Recovery Under Section 50 of MRTU & PULP Act Without Written Authorisation from Employees: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court on 14 April 2026 delivered a crucial judgment clarifying the scope of recovery proceedings under labour law. The case titled Vidyut Metallics Employees Union versus Vidyut Metallics Private Limited was decided by Justice Amit Borkar, who examined whether a trade union can independently file a…
Plea for Daily Grievance Hearing by Union Ministers via Video Conferencing Declined: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on 14 April 2026 dismissed a petition seeking directions to the Union Government to create a policy requiring Union Ministers to interact with citizens daily through video conferencing. The matter titled Onkar Sharma versus Union of India was heard by Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav. Relief…
Long Incarceration Alone Not a Ground for Bail Once Trial Has Commenced and Is Progressing: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court delivered a significant judgment on 14 April 2026 clarifying that prolonged custody alone does not automatically entitle an accused to bail if the trial has already commenced. The case titled Mangesh versus State of Maharashtra and another was heard by Justice Y. G. Khobragade, who examined an…
Interim Protection Granted to Live-in Couple, Law Cannot Be Guided by Morality: Allahabad High Court
versus State of U.P. and 3 others was heard by a division bench of Justice J.J. Munir and Justice Tarun Saxena. The petitioners approached the Court seeking protection from arrest and threats to their life and liberty. Facts Presented Before the Court The case involved a young couple where the woman, aged 18 years,…
Death Penalty in Double-Murder Case Quashed, Trial Court Verdict Found Based on Conjectures: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court delivered a significant judgment on 14 April 2026, setting aside the death penalty awarded to the accused Baldevbhai Budhaji Dhulaji Chauhan (Thakor) in a double murder case. The case arose from the alleged killing of Kanchanben and her son Vipulbhai in Ahmedabad. The trial court had earlier…
Marriage with Victim After She Attains Majority Does Not Absolve Accused of Rape Committed When She Was Minor: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently delivered an important judgment clarifying that marriage after a girl attains majority cannot wipe out criminal liability for offences committed when she was a minor. The case involved the Petitioner Gayassudin, who sought bail after being accused of serious offences under the Bharatiya…
‘Does Not Promote Enmity’ Bail Granted to Men Accused of Posting Instagram Reel ‘Supporting Iran’: Madhya Pradesh High Court
Jabalpur, April 9, 2026 – The High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur, under the esteemed Hon'ble Shri Justice Ramkumar Choubey, today granted regular bail to applicants Wasim Khan and Yousuf Mehafooz in a case involving allegations of promoting enmity between different groups. The court observed that the content in…
