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Anticipatory Bail Declined in ₹6 Crore Digital Arrest Case, ‘Cybercrime Akin to Silent Virus’: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has delivered a significant ruling emphasizing the growing danger of cybercrime in India. The case revolves around a 23-year-old petitioner accused of involvement in a large-scale cyber fraud where a woman was manipulated through a so-called “digital arrest” and asked to transfer more…
Agreement to Sell Executed During Statutory Bar Under HP Tenancy Act Not Specifically Enforceable: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment dated 06.04.2026, the Himachal Pradesh High Court decided a land dispute case involving enforcement of an agreement to sell. The Court held that even though the agreement was legally proved, it could not be enforced due to a statutory prohibition under the H.P. Tenancy and Land Reforms Act.…
Relief Denied in Fake PhD Fraud FIR, ‘Chilling Trend’ of Bribe-Driven Public Perception Criticized: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment dated 06.04.2026, the Allahabad High Court strongly condemned the rising trend of corruption and refused to quash an FIR in a fraud case involving fake PhD admission and job promises. The Bench held that powers under Article 226 Constitution of India cannot be used to stop investigation in serious…
Marriage Dissolved Using ‘Doctrine of Frustration’, Family Court’s Void Ruling Overturned: Patna High Court
The dispute arose between Manoj Kumar @ Munna and his wife Nita Bharti, who were married in October 2007 under the Special Marriage Act before a Marriage Officer in Begusarai. Soon after marriage, the wife alleged harassment, including abuse, caste-based humiliation, and dowry demands, and filed for divorce under…
Ex-CM Ajit Jogi’s Son Convicted for Murder of NCP Leader Ram Avtar Jaggi, Life Sentence Imposed: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a major development, the Chhattisgarh High Court on 02.04.2026 convicted former MLA Amit Jogi in the sensational murder case of Nationalist Congress Party leader Ram Avtar Jaggi. The case was decided in appeal filed by the CBI challenging the earlier acquittal by the trial court. The Division Bench comprising Chief…
Man Acquitted in Minor’s Rape Case After 11 Years in Jail, ‘Serious Lapse in Investigation’ Noted: Allahabad High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on 06.04.2026, the Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) acquitted Nirmal Kumar in a rape case under Section 376 IPC, setting aside the 2018 trial court conviction. The Division Bench found serious lapses in investigation and held that conviction cannot be based on suspicion without…
Delay in Filing Appeal Cannot Be Justified on Ground of Inability to Understand Lower Court Order: Delhi High Court
On 6th April 2026, the Delhi High Court delivered its observation in a case concerning delay in filing an appeal under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The matter involved Advocate Ajit Kumar Gola, who had filed the petition in person, challenging a Sessions Court order discharging an accused and…
Quashing of FIR on Basis of Compromise in Matrimonial Dispute Under Section 482 CrPC and Domestic Violence Act: Himachal Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on 02.04.2026, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh at Shimla, presided by Hon’ble Justice Sandeep Sharma, decided the case of Sumit Kumar & Others versus State of Himachal Pradesh & Another. The petition was filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C seeking quashing of FIR and related…
Doctors Granted Bail in NDPS Case as Grounds of Arrest Not Provided in Writing as per ‘Mihir Shah’ Verdict: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India recently granted bail to two medical professionals in a narcotics case involving Tramadol tablets. The decision was based on the failure of authorities to supply the grounds of arrest in writing prior to their production before the Magistrate, a requirement under Articles 21 and 22 of the…
Cheque Bounce Case Judgment Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881: Bengaluru Court
On 4th April 2026, the LXIX Additional City Civil and Sessions Court, Bengaluru, delivered its judgment in a Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 case involving a cheque bounce dispute. The appellant in the case, Sri S. Lepaksha, aged 62, proprietor of M/s Neycer Electrical Engineers, had approached the court…
