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FIR Under Section 528 BNS Against Sufi Singer Not Quashed, ‘Cannot Enjoy Immunity Due To Stature’: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
In a strong judgment, the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court clarified the limited scope of Section 528 BNSS 2023 while refusing to quash an FIR involving serious allegations including attempted rape and assault. The case titled Petitioners versus Union Territory Through Police Station Ram Munshi Bagh and Another…
Mother Allowed to Sell Child's Share in Property Citing Land Mafia Risk and Inability to Visit Regularly Due to Distance: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court clarified the scope of Section 8 Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act regarding the sale of a minor’s property. The case titled Jyotiraj Baladas versus State of Madhya Pradesh was decided on 19 November 2025 by Justice Himanshu Joshi. The Court allowed a mother…
PIL Against Construction of 'Sainya Dham' War Memorial Dismissed, Land Not Found to Be Forest Land: Uttarakhand High Court
In a significant ruling, the Uttarakhand High Court clarified the application of the Forest (Conservation) Act 1980 in land classification disputes. The case titled Vikesh Singh Negi versus State of Uttarakhand and Others was decided on 2 April 2026 by a Division Bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari and Justice Subhash…
Able-Bodied Person Cannot Avoid Maintenance by Pleading Unemployment: Uttarakhand High Court
In an important judgment, the Uttarakhand High Court clarified the legal responsibility of a father to maintain his minor children under Section 125 CrPC. The case titled Dheeraj Kapoor versus State of Uttarakhand and Others with Ridhi Kapoor and Another versus Dheeraj Kapoor was decided on 2 April 2026 by Justice…
FL2 Liquor Licence in Madurai Village Cancelled, Public Interest and Panchayat Objections Cited: Madras High Court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court delivered an important judgment emphasizing public interest in liquor licensing matters. In the case of T Sathiskumar versus State Government of Tamil Nadu and Others, the court quashed an FL2 liquor licence granted to a recreation club due to violation of statutory…
Permanent Alimony Enhanced in Divorce Case Under Sections 13 & 25 of Hindu Marriage Act: Rajasthan High Court
On 01 April 2026, the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur delivered an important judgment in the case of Dr. Narpat Singh versus Smt. Shobha Kunwar. The Division Bench comprising Justice Arun Monga and Justice Yogendra Kumar Purohit decided two connected appeals arising out of a Family Court judgment…
Revisit of ‘Small Quantity Drug Possession’ Rule Under KAAPA, Conflict in Earlier Judgments Flagged: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has raised an important legal question regarding preventive detention in drug-related cases. In the case of Aaliya Ashraf versus State of Kerala and Others, the court examined whether repeated possession of small quantities of drugs can justify detention under Kerala Anti Social Activities…
Cheque Dishonour Case: Criminal Revision Jurisdiction under BNSS and Scope of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 with Judicial Commentary: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court delivered an important judgment in cheque dishonour law, reinforcing the presumption of liability under Negotiable Instruments Act 1881. In the case of Mohinder Singh versus Tirath Ram, the court upheld the conviction of the accused and dismissed the criminal revision petition.…
UP Police Directed to Investigate Honey-Trap Extortion Racket, Maintain Strict Vigil: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has taken serious note of a growing honey trap and blackmail racket in Uttar Pradesh. In the case of Fojiya and Others versus State of Uttar Pradesh and Others, the court initiated action on its own motion and directed a high level police investigation into the matter. Background of the Case…
No Oral Inquiry, No Valid Dismissal, Action Set Aside: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has delivered a significant judgment reinforcing the importance of principles of natural justice in disciplinary proceedings. In the case of Jai Prakash Saini versus Managing Director U.P. Cooperative Federation Ltd and Others, the court quashed the dismissal of an employee due to failure of…
