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Cheque Dishonour Conviction Upheld in Loan Default Case Under Section 138 NI Act: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court delivered an important judgment on 25.03.2026 in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act. The case involved Daulat Ram, who had taken a loan of ₹1,50,000 from H.P. State Co-Operative Agriculture & Rural Development Bank. Due to default in repayment, the…
Earning Mother Need Not Be Made Party in Child Maintenance Claim Against Father, Court Must Consider Joint Income: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court delivered an important judgment on 1 April 2026 in the case of Arvind Kumar vs State of U.P. and Another, clarifying key principles related to child maintenance. The decision was given by Justice Madan Pal Singh, where the Court held that an earning mother does not need to be formally made a…
Election Commission’s Powers Under Article 324 Upheld in Officer Transfer Case: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation challenging large-scale transfer orders issued by the Election Commission of India, holding that such powers are valid under Article 324 of the Constitution of India and no public injury was established. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice…
JDA’s Decision to Terminate Assistant Advocates Upheld, No Right to Continue: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court delivered an important judgment on 31 March 2026 in the case of Pratap Singh vs Jaipur Development Authority & Ors., where the Court upheld the termination of several Assistant Advocates engaged by the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA). The judgment was passed by Justice Ganesh Ram Meena,…
Authorities Cannot Evict Tenants by Declaring Building ‘Unsafe’ to Bypass Due Process: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur delivered a significant judgment on 27 March 2026 in multiple transfer applications, including the case of Smt. Sanju Alias Sundari vs Mohan Ram. The judgment was passed by Justice Rekha Borana, where several matrimonial transfer petitions were decided together due…
No Law Bars Conducting Prayer Meeting Inside One's Home, Permission From Authority Not Required: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a significant judgment delivered in 2026, the Chhattisgarh High Court clarified an important aspect of religious freedom under Article 25 Constitution of India. The Court held that individuals are free to organize prayer meetings inside their own dwelling house and no prior permission is required from authorities,…
Co-Owner Entitled to Enhanced Compensation Granted to Other Co-Owners Under Same Acquisition: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that a co-owner whose land has been acquired is entitled to receive the same compensation as another co-owner, even if the former did not seek a legal reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act or redetermination under Section 28-A of the Land Acquisition Act. The…
Wife’s Professional Competence and Earning Potential Must Be Considered While Deciding Maintenance: Allahabad High Court
In a recent judgment dated 1 April 2026, the Allahabad High Court clarified an important principle under Section 125 CrPC regarding maintenance. The Court held that while deciding maintenance, the professional competence and earning capacity of the wife cannot be ignored. This ruling came in the case of Binay Kushwaha…
Writ Petition Not Maintainable Before Final Order In Court Martial Process: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment dated 31 March 2026, the Delhi High Court clarified an important legal principle regarding the maintainability of writ petitions under Article 226 Constitution of India. The Court held that a writ petition challenging disciplinary and court martial proceedings cannot be entertained before a final…
Talaq Takes Effect from Date of Pronouncement, Subsequent Court Decree is Merely Declaratory: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling dated 1 April 2026, the Allahabad High Court clarified an important legal principle under Mohammedan Law regarding divorce. The Court held that once a husband pronounces talaq, the divorce becomes effective from that date itself, and any later court decree only confirms that divorce. This…
