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Rape Conviction Upheld Noting Migrant Woman’s Vulnerability, ‘Constraints Can Change Lives Drastically’: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court dealt with a criminal appeal filed by the Appellant Madan Singh in a rape case titled Madan Singh versus State. The case involved serious allegations under Section 376 IPC, where the accused challenged his conviction passed by the trial court. The matter was heard and decided on 07.04.2026 by a…
Absence Without Leave Cannot Be Treated as Desertion Without Inquiry Into Cause, Relief Granted to CRPF Constable: Punjab & Haryana High Court
On 7th April 2026, the Punjab and Haryana High Court delivered a significant judgment in a service matter involving a CRPF constable. The case titled Vivek Kumar VERSUS Union of India & Others was heard by Justice Sandeep Moudgil. The petitioner, Vivek Kumar, challenged the orders dated 15.12.2018 and 25.04.2019, by…
False Cases by Wife Leading to Husband’s Arrest and 17-Year Separation Amount to Mental Cruelty, Divorce Upheld: Calcutta High Court
On 7th April 2026, the Calcutta High Court delivered an important judgment in a matrimonial dispute under Section 13(1)(ia) of the HINDU MARRIAGE ACT. The parties, Saranjit Kaur Hura and Inder Singh Hura, were married on 27 April 2005 and had a son in 2007. The wife left the matrimonial home on 2 November 2009. Soon…
Delay in Recruitment to Specialised Medical Posts, Especially in Mental Healthcare, Causes Prejudice to Public: Chhattisgarh High Court
On 7th April 2026, the Chhattisgarh High Court expressed serious concern over the prolonged delay in recruitment for specialized posts in mental healthcare, particularly MD Psychiatrist positions. The delay was highlighted as causing prejudice to citizens who rely on timely mental health services. Bench Hearing and…
Murder Conviction in Rajasthan Bride Burning Case Confirmed, Key Dying Declaration Evidence Upheld: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of Shankar for murdering his wife, Sugna Bai, in Rajasthan. The incident occurred in October 2012, barely a month after their marriage. The prosecution stated that the victim had been facing abuse due to her husband’s alleged alcohol consumption and violent behavior. On the…
Breath Analyzer Test Not Held as Inconclusive Proof of Alcohol Consumption in SC Judgment, Clarifies: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court clarified that the Supreme Court in Bachubhai Hassanalli Karyani v. State of Maharashtra (1971) did not hold that a breath analyser test is inconclusive proof of alcohol consumption. The case arose from an appeal by a Sub-Inspector of Police, Bhagwan Singh, challenging his dismissal from service…
Accused Acquitted in Cheque Bounce Dispute Under Negotiable Instruments Act: Court
On 6th April 2026, in the COURT OF XX ADDL. CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE AT BENGALURU CITY, presided over by BHOLA PANDIT, B.Com., LL.M., the case of Shakuntala G versus Kanchana S was heard regarding an alleged cheque bounce under Section 138 of the NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT. The complainant, Shakuntala G, aged 35…
Police Directed to Provide Security to Married Couple Facing Threat, ‘State Must Ensure Protection’: Uttarakhand High Court
The Uttarakhand High Court has emphasized the legal obligation of State authorities to ensure the safety of married couples facing threats. The case involved a couple, Simran Kaur and another, who approached the Court seeking protection from private respondents, including a cousin and father of one petitioner, due to…
SC/ST Case Against Factory Owners Not Quashed, Delay Alone Not Sufficient Ground: Karnataka High Court
The case arose from a complaint filed by a factory worker belonging to a Scheduled Caste. The worker alleged that on 6 April 2024, three factory owners, including Shyam Mehta, abused him and another employee using caste-based slurs and threatened them with dismissal. The incident occurred at the dispatch section gate…
NDPS Case Against Man Accused of ‘Masterminding’ Phensedyl Racket Quashed, “No Iota of Evidence”: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has delivered a crucial judgment protecting the rights of the accused in criminal trials. The case involved a Meerut resident accused of being the mastermind behind a large phensedyl trafficking racket. However, the Court quashed the entire criminal proceeding against him due to lack of…
