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Knanaya Community’s Endogamy Not an Essential Religious Practice, Excommunication for Marrying Outside Violates Rights: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court delivered a landmark judgment safeguarding individual rights within religious communities. The decision was rendered by Justice Easwaran S on March 23, 2026, while dismissing appeals filed by the Archeparchy of Kottayam and the Knanaya Catholic Congress. The Court upheld earlier decisions which…
Sessions Court Cannot Take Cognisance of Offences Under Drugs and Cosmetics Act Without Committal by Magistrate: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court in a significant ruling clarified the legal position regarding cognisance of offences under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940. The judgment was delivered by Justice N J Jamadar while deciding a writ petition filed by a pharmaceutical firm challenging criminal proceedings initiated against it. The…
Family Court Must Adopt Sensitive Approach in Custody Cases, Child’s Welfare Paramount Over Litigants’ Rights: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has delivered an important judgment highlighting that in child custody disputes, courts must adopt a sensitive and child-centric approach. The decision was passed by Justice J C Doshi while hearing a petition filed by a mother challenging the order of a Family Court. The High Court stressed that…
Mere Failure to Make Timely Payment Does Not Amount to Cheating Without Initial Fraudulent Intent: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court delivered an important judgment in Mukesh Jalan vs State of Assam, deciding a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The case involved allegations of cheating and criminal breach of trust arising out of a commercial dispute. Facts of the Case The…
Acquittal in sexual Trafficking Case, Prosecutrix’s Testimony Found Unreliable: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment in Geeta Arora @ Sonu Punjaban vs State, where it set aside the conviction of the accused in a case involving allegations of trafficking and sexual exploitation of a minor. The case was decided in CRL.A. 413/2020 by Justice Chandrasekharan Sudha. Allegations and…
Culpable Homicide Conviction Upheld, Husband Acted in Loss of Self-Control After Finding Wife with Lover: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court delivered its judgment in the case of Hasmukhbhai Bhurabhai Vasava versus State of Gujarat, examining whether the appellant’s act that caused his wife’s death was due to grave and sudden provocation or a deliberate act of violence. The case arose from an incident on the night of July 31, 1997,…
Notice Issued on Plea Alleging Non-Compliance with Supreme Court Directions for CCTV Installation in Police Stations During Arrest and Interrogation: Delhi High Court
The matter titled Ajay vs State was heard by the Delhi High Court in W.P.(CRL) 724/2026. The petition raises serious concerns regarding compliance with Supreme Court of India directions relating to installation and functioning of CCTV cameras in police stations and investigative agencies. Allegations Raised in the…
FSL Request Rejected in Cheque Dishonour Case, Burden of Proof Lies on Accused, Trial Court Order Upheld: Delhi High Court
The judgment in Yasiv @ Yasir Zaidi vs Man Mohan Arora was delivered by the Delhi High Court. The case arises out of proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, relating to dishonour of a cheque and the accused’s challenge to trial court orders refusing forensic examination of signatures.…
Conviction Restored in Minor Assault Case, Acquittal Rejected Despite Alleged Contradictions: Supreme Court
The judgment in State of Himachal Pradesh vs Hukum Chand @ Monu was delivered by the Supreme Court of India in Criminal Appeal No. 1275 of 2015 (Arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 9574 of 2018). The case involved the State of Himachal Pradesh as the Appellant and Hukum Chand @ Monu as the Respondent. The matter relates to…
‘Genocide’; Prima Facie Case Made Out, Court Refuses to Quash 1984 Kanpur Anti-Sikh Riot Cases: Allahabad High Court
The judgment in Pradeep Agarwal vs. State of U.P. and Another was delivered by the Allahabad High Court. The petitions were filed by multiple accused persons seeking quashing of criminal proceedings related to the 1984 Anti Sikh Riots in Kanpur. The case deals with serious criminal allegations arising out of large…
