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Acquittal in Cheque Dishonour Case Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act Due to Lack of Proof of Legally Enforceable Debt
A significant judgment was delivered on 08 April 2026 by the Court of Ms. Surabhi Rastogi, JMFC (NI Act)-01, Dwarka Court, New Delhi, in a cheque dishonour case filed under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The case revolved around allegations of non-payment of Rs. 12,00,000 through a cheque that was…
Child’s Welfare Paramount, Foreign Court Orders Not Decisive, Cross-Custody Pleas Dismissed: Delhi High Court
In an important child custody dispute, the Delhi High Court dismissed cross petitions filed by estranged parents over custody of their US-born daughter. The case arose after the mother brought the child to India in June 2022, leading to a legal conflict between the parents regarding custody rights. Dispute and Foreign…
Lawyer Cannot Be Prosecuted for Defamation for Statements Made on Client’s Instructions: Madras High Court
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court held that a lawyer cannot be prosecuted for defamation for statements made on the basis of instructions given by a client. The case arose from a criminal complaint filed against an advocate JN Naresh Kumar, who was accused along with his client in a defamation dispute…
Nursing Council Asked to Consider Setting Up Grievance Redressal Mechanism for Nurses: Delhi High Court
In a significant public interest litigation, the Delhi High Court addressed concerns regarding the absence of an effective grievance redressal system for nursing professionals. The petition was filed by the Indian Professional Nurses Association against the Union of India and others, highlighting the difficulties…
Bail Denied to Former MLA Dharam Singh Chhoker in Money Laundering Case: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court denied regular bail to former MLA Dharam Singh Chhoker in a money laundering case investigated by the Directorate of Enforcement. The case arises out of offences registered in Gurugram and involves alleged violations under the Prevention of Money Laundering…
Dispossession Proceedings Under BNSS Impermissible When Party Is in Actual Possession: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court dealt with a dispute relating to possession of property in the case filed by Indu Tandon against the State authorities and others. The matter revolved around whether proceedings under Section 164 BNSS and Section 165 BNSS could be initiated when one party was already…
Plea Against PNB Restored, Part Cause of Action Arises Where Authority Passes Order: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court restored a writ petition filed by Subodh Chandra Saha, a former employee of Punjab National Bank (PNB), who sought compassionate allowance under the Punjab National Bank Employees' Pension Regulations 1995. The petitioner had been removed from service in 2013 and was…
Habeas Corpus Plea for Custody Not Barred by Guardians & Wards Act, Writ Maintainable in Child’s Best Interest: Allahabad High Court
In an important judgment relating to child custody, the Allahabad High Court set aside an order of a Single Judge who had dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by a mother Smt. Rinku Ram @ Rinku Devi seeking custody of her 20-month-old child from the father. The mother had alleged that the child was forcibly taken…
Bail Cannot Be Denied Under UAPA on Uncorroborated Approver Testimony and Telephonic Links: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
In an important judgment, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh granted bail to the appellant Amin Allaie in a case involving serious allegations under Section 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Sections 8 and 21 of the NDPS Act, and Sections 17, 18 and 20 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).…
1999 Quadruple Murder Conviction Upheld Based on Minor Sons’ Testimony Against Mother and Her ‘Lover’: Allahabad High Court
In a significant criminal law judgment, the Allahabad High Court upheld the conviction and life imprisonment of Tarsem Singh in a brutal quadruple murder case that took place on the intervening night of May 18 and 19, 1999. The case involved the murder of four persons including the husband, his first wife, his mother,…
