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Bail Cancelled in Dowry Death Case, Supreme Court Slams ‘Mechanical’ Approach of Patna High Court, Orders Accused to Surrender Within a Week
The Supreme Court of India delivered a strong judgment cancelling bail granted in a dowry death case and emphasized that courts must adopt a cautious approach in serious offences. The decision was passed by a bench comprising Justice J B Pardiwala and Justice Vijay Bishnoi on 25 March 2026. The Court observed that a…
Compassionate Appointment Cannot Be Denied on Ground of Delay If Initial Application Was Filed on Time: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court delivered an important judgment in the case of Vibhorgolash versus Union of India and Ors., holding that rejection of a compassionate appointment application on the ground of delay is unsustainable when the initial application was filed within the prescribed time and no decision was taken by…
Cheque Bounce Appeal Dismissed, Principles Under Section 138 NI Act and Scope of Appeal Against Acquittal Reiterated: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court delivered a significant judgment in the case of Akshay Aggarwal versus Anil Gupta and another, dismissing an appeal filed against acquittal in a cheque bounce case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The Court emphasized the limited scope of interference in…
Husband’s Conviction Upheld for Strangulating Wife and Staging Death as Suicide: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court upheld the conviction of a husband for murdering his wife by strangulation and attempting to disguise the crime as suicide. The judgment was delivered by a Division Bench of Justice Ilesh J Vora and Justice R T Vachchani, affirming the findings of the trial court and emphasizing the importance…
Supplying Fake Medicines to Government Hospitals Weakens Public Trust in Healthcare, Bail Cancelled: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court delivered a crucial judgment in the case of State of Maharashtra versus Robin, holding that offences involving circulation of spurious drugs pose a serious threat to public health and cannot be treated lightly at the stage of granting bail. The Court emphasized the grave nature of such offences,…
KMC’s Power to Revise Property Valuation for Levying Tax Upheld in ₹11.24 Crore Dispute: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court delivered a significant judgment in the case of Sahujain Charitable Society and Anr. versus The Kolkata Municipal Corporation and Ors., upholding the constitutional validity of Section 3 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2022. The Court held that the amendment validly…
NCLT Approval to Settlement Scheme Does Not Dilute Criminal Charges in NSEL Scam: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court delivered a significant ruling in the case of M/s 63 Moons Technologies Limited versus Union of India, making it clear that approval of a One Time Settlement (OTS) by the National Company Law Tribunal does not absolve the accused from criminal liability in the NSEL Scam. The case involves serious…
‘Consent Immaterial in Legal Marriage’, Section 377 IPC Charge Against Husband Quashed: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court delivered a significant ruling in the case of X versus State of Madhya Pradesh, partly allowing a petition filed by a husband seeking quashing of an FIR registered against him and his family members. The case involved serious allegations including cruelty, sexual abuse, unnatural…
Objection to Territorial Jurisdiction Waived If Not Raised Before Framing of Issues, Return of Plaint Set Aside: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered an important ruling in the case of Hanuman Prasad Sharma @ H.P. Sharma versus J. Mithyleshwar, holding that objections related to territorial jurisdiction must be raised at the earliest stage, otherwise they are deemed to be waived. The case arose from a civil suit for recovery of ₹10…
Extends Deadline for SIT Probe in Sabarimala Gold Theft Case, Clears 2017 Flag Mast Allegations: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court on 26 March 2026 extended the timeline for the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold theft case. The case involves allegations of theft and misappropriation of gold items from the temple, including gold-plated idol components and pillar plates. The Division Bench of Justice…
