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‘Encroachers Must Yield to Larger Public Interest’ Road Expansion Permitted, Govt to Consider Ex Gratia: Delhi High Court
The matter before the Delhi High Court arose from a dispute relating to land situated in Village Haiderpur, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi, where around 98 occupants were residing and carrying out residential and commercial activities. The occupants, including the Petitioner Saroj (Widow of Khemchand), claimed long-standing…
Wife Quitting Job for Marital Obligations Entitled to Support, ₹40K Maintenance to Engineer Wife Upheld: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court dealt with a revision petition filed by the husband challenging a Family Court order granting maintenance of ₹40,000 per month to his wife under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC). The wife had approached the Family Court alleging cruelty and harassment due to…
Mere Ill-Treatment of SC Person Not an Offence, Caste-Based Intent Essential, FIR Against DU Professor Quashed: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court dealt with a petition filed by an Associate Professor from Lakshmibai College, Delhi University, challenging an FIR registered against her under provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 along with Sections 323 and 504 Indian Penal Code, 1860. The…
‘Welfare of Child Paramount’ Passport Renewal for Minor Taekwondo Champion Directed Without Estranged Father’s Signature: Karnataka High Court
The matter before the Karnataka High Court arose from a writ petition filed by a 16-year-old minor school student from Bengaluru seeking renewal of her passport to enable her participation in an International Taekwondo Competition in China scheduled in April 2026. The petition was necessitated after the passport…
Gram Nyayalaya Can Decide Maintenance and Execution Petitions Under Sections 144 to 147 BNSS: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court clarified an important legal issue regarding jurisdiction of Gram Nyayalayas in maintenance matters. The case was filed by Damini, a wife seeking expeditious disposal of her execution petition pending before the Gram Nyayalaya in Karhal, District Mainpuri. Facts of the Case The applicant-wife…
Survivor's Testimony Found Unimpeached, Non-Examination of Mother Not Fatal, Conviction Upheld in 1984 Rape Case: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court delivered a significant judgment reinforcing the evidentiary value of a survivor’s testimony in rape cases. The case involved an appeal filed by Amar Nath Singh, challenging his conviction passed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Azamgarh in December 1986. Incident and Prosecution Story…
HDFC Bank Directed to Remit ₹38.04 Lakhs to Businessman Who Lost Money in Cyber Fraud: Bombay High Court
The matter before the Bombay High Court involved a writ petition filed by Subodh C. Korde, a Pune-based businessman, who became a victim of cyber fraud resulting in loss of ₹38.04 lakh from his bank accounts. The petition was filed against HDFC Bank, along with other authorities including Union of India, RBI, ICICI…
No Discrimination Between Landowners Based on Purpose of Acquisition, Rent Payable if Possession Taken Before Acquisition: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court addressed an important issue relating to land acquisition and compensation in a writ petition filed by M/s. Devi Construction LLP against the State of Maharashtra and other authorities, including the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation. Facts of the Case The petitioner contended that its land…
Non-Publication of Section 4(1) Notice in Gazette and Local Newspapers Vitiates Land Acquisition: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The matter before the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court arose from an intra-court appeal filed by the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir challenging the decision of the writ court, which had quashed land acquisition proceedings concerning land situated at village Batapora, Shopian belonging to the respondents.…
Disciplinary Action Can Be Initiated Against RPF Personnel Based on Video Clips Even Without Victim Complaint: Bombay High Court
The matter before the Bombay High Court involved a writ petition filed by Rajesh Sahadeo Jangid, a constable in the Railway Protection Force (RPF), challenging his removal from service. The disciplinary action was taken after a departmental inquiry found him guilty of misconduct based on video evidence of an incident…
