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Blacklisting Is Not Automatic Upon Contract Termination, Requires Independent Application of Mind: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered a crucial judgment clarifying that blacklisting of a contractor cannot be automatic upon termination of a contract. The Court emphasized that such action must follow principles of natural justice and comply with Article 14 Of Constitution Of India. Background of the Case The…
Cheque Bounce Liability and Presumption of Debt Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Explained: Bengaluru Court
The Court of Small Causes and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bengaluru, presided by Sri H.P. Mohan Kumar, delivered an important judgment on 18 February 2026 in a cheque bounce case under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act 1881. The case involved a financial dispute where the complainant accused the accused…
Earning Capacity of Adult Sons Doesn’t Negate Wife’s ‘Independent’ Right to Permanent Alimony: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court delivered an important judgment in the case of Shobha Kanwar versus Narpat Singh, where the issue of permanent alimony for a divorced wife was examined under Section 25, Hindu Marriage Act. The case was heard by a Division Bench comprising Justice Arun Monga and Justice Yogendra Kumar Purohit.…
Disciplinary Action Quashed After Criminal Court Acquittal on Identity of Evidence Principle: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court delivered a significant judgment clarifying the legal position regarding departmental proceedings after acquittal in a criminal case. The Court held that when both proceedings are based on identical evidence and the criminal court acquits the accused on merits, the departmental action cannot…
Pre-Arrest Bail Not Barred Under SC/ST Act if Prima Facie Ingredients of Offence Not Disclosed: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court delivered an important judgment in the case of Santosha Devi versus UT of J&K and Others, clarifying the law on anticipatory bail under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989. The case was heard by Justice Rajesh Sekhri, where the…
Suo Motu Contempt Initiated Against YouTuber Felix Gerald Over Savukku Shankar Interview: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court took serious note of alleged violation of its earlier order and initiated Contempt of Court proceedings in a significant case involving social media content. The matter arose in the case of G Square Realtors Private Limited versus Shankar @ Savukku Shankar, where the Court had earlier passed an…
FIR Against Congress Leader Over Allegedly Abusive Remarks Against PM Modi Quashed: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court delivered an important judgment in the case of Thakar Singh Bharmouri, a Congress leader, who approached the court seeking quashing of an FIR registered against him. The FIR alleged that he made abusive remarks against the Prime Minister during an election rally. The case was heard by…
Counsel Appears Elsewhere Despite Sending Illness Slip, ₹20,000 Costs Imposed: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court passed a strict order highlighting the responsibility of advocates towards the Court. The case involved an anticipatory bail application where the conduct of the counsel was found to be misleading, resulting in imposition of monetary cost. Background of the Case The matter arose in a dispute…
Bail Conditions Cannot Extend Beyond Accused, Directions Monitoring Wife’s Life Quashed: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered an important ruling protecting individual dignity and privacy while dealing with bail conditions. The case involved Sandeep @ Kala @ Kale @ Sonu @ Sinothia, who sought modification of strict bail conditions imposed by a trial court while granting interim bail. Background of the Case The…
Cancellation of Tender on Grounds Waived by Bidder Is Manifestly Arbitrary: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court delivered a significant judgment emphasizing fairness in government contracts and tenders. The Court held that cancellation of a tender process on incorrect and non-existent grounds is violative of Article 14 Of Constitution Of India, which guarantees equality and non-arbitrariness in State…
