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PMLA Bail Cannot Be Cancelled Without Supervening Circumstances, Mere Misapplication of Section 45 Not a Ground: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The matter before the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court arose from an application filed by the Assistant Director, Directorate of Enforcement (ED) seeking cancellation of bail granted to two accused in a money laundering case linked to the alleged leakage of the JKSSB Police Sub-Inspector recruitment examination.…
Adolescents Marrying and Engaging in Consensual Sexual Relations Leading to Birth of Child Cannot Be Harassed, POCSO FIR Quashed: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court at Aurangabad Bench dealt with a sensitive matter involving prosecution under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and the Prevention of Child Marriage Act, 2006. The case was filed by Rahul Vinod Surushe, who challenged the FIR registered against him based on a complaint…
Delays in Compliance of Parole Orders Flagged, SOP Directed to Address Bottlenecks: Delhi High Court
The present matter before the Delhi High Court arose from a petition filed by a convict Nandu @ Ram Kishore, seeking parole on account of the death of his elder brother. The case highlighted serious administrative delays in compliance with court directions related to parole matters. Facts of the Case The petitioner,…
‘Dowry Death’ Offence Not Attracted on Mere Demand of Valuables Without Nexus of Cruelty or Harassment: Allahabad High Court
The case before the Allahabad High Court involved a criminal appeal filed by Mewa Lal and two other in-laws, who had been convicted by the trial court in the year 2004 under Section 304-B IPC (Dowry Death), Section 498-A IPC (Cruelty) and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. The conviction was based on…
‘Only Prima Facie Case Is Considered at Charge-Framing Stage’ Relief Denied to Book Editor Accused of Insulting Quran: Allahabad High Court
The matter before the Allahabad High Court involved a criminal revision petition filed by Dr. Madan Gopal Sinha, who was working as an editor of a book. The case arose from allegations that a published book contained insulting and offensive remarks against Islam and the Holy Quran, allegedly disturbing communal…
Acquittal in Gondia Child Sexual Assault Case Under POCSO and IPC Section 376(2)(f)(i) Due to Unreliable Testimony and Lack of Medical Corroboration: Bombay High Court
The matter before the Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench involved a criminal appeal filed by Someshwar S/o Shriram Ambule, challenging his conviction by the Sessions Court, Gondia in Special (POCSO) Case No. 24 of 2016. The appellant had been convicted for offences under Section 376(2)(f)(i) of the Indian Penal Code,…
Lawyer Shielded from Defamation Case, Trial Permitted Against Co-Accused: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court delivered a crucial judgment clarifying the legal position regarding criminal liability of advocates. The Court held that a lawyer cannot be prosecuted for defamation under Section 500 IPC merely for statements made on the basis of client instructions. The ruling was passed by Justice G. K.…
Conviction Upheld Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act in ₹20 Lakhs Cheque Bounce Loan Dispute: Court
This case was decided by the Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class (NI Act), Rohini, Delhi, on 09 April 2026, where Sanjeev Bisla filed a complaint against Sonia Madan under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 for dishonour of cheque amounting to ₹20,00,000. The Court after detailed examination convicted…
Improbable for Elderly In-Laws with Medical Ailments to Assault Daughter-in-Law, S.498A IPC Case Quashed: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court delivered a significant judgment quashing criminal proceedings against a 67-year-old father-in-law and a 61-year-old mother-in-law accused under Section 498A IPC, Section 3 Dowry Prohibition Act, and Section 4 Dowry Prohibition Act. Justice Chaitali Chatterjee Das held that continuing such…
Acquisition Lapses if 80% Compensation Not Paid Before Taking Possession Under Section 17A: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh examined a dispute concerning land acquisition for construction of an institute, where the State invoked urgency provisions under Section 17 Land Acquisition Act, 1990 but failed to comply with mandatory compensation requirements. The Court held that such failure resulted…
