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Order Directing Minority School to Issue Fresh Show-Cause Notice to Teacher Dismissed by Unauthorised Person Upheld: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying the procedure for dismissal of a teacher under Section 36(1) Gujarat Secondary Education Act 1972. The Court upheld the Tribunal’s decision and ruled that a minority school must issue a fresh show-cause notice before imposing punishment if the earlier…
Rape Conviction Set Aside Due to Lack of Corroboration and Material Contradictions: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court delivered a significant judgment acquitting four accused persons in a serious criminal case involving allegations under Section 4 POCSO Act and Section 376D IPC. The Court emphasized that conviction in criminal cases must be based on clear, consistent, and reliable evidence. The Division Bench…
Procedure for Notice Service and Appeal Hearing in Trademark Registration Dispute Explained Under Trade Marks Act, 1999: Bombay High Court
The High Court of Bombay at Goa passed an order on 18 March 2026 in a trademark appeal dealing with procedural compliance under the Trade Marks Act 1999. The case highlights the importance of proper service of notice before proceeding with a trademark appeal. Background of the Case The appeal was filed by Latambarcem…
Compounding of Offence After Conviction Allowed, High Court Exercises Inherent Powers Under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court delivered a significant judgment explaining the scope of compounding offences under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 along with the use of inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS 2023. The Court emphasized that even after conviction, offences related to cheque dishonour can…
Recall Application Rejected in Dowry Cruelty Case Under Section 362 CrPC and Section 498A IPC: Calcutta High Court
The High Court at Calcutta delivered an important judgment on 20 March 2026 explaining the limited scope of recalling or modifying a final judgment under Section 362 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973. The Court refused to modify its earlier order in a criminal case involving allegations under Section 498A IPC and…
Fair Dealing vs Defamatory Content in Media Disputes Explained Under Copyright Act, 1957 and Defamation Law: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment on 20 March 2026 in the case of TV Today Network Limited versus News Laundry Media Private Limited, dealing with issues of copyright infringement, fair dealing, defamation, and commercial disparagement. The judgment was delivered by Justice C. Hari Shankar and…
Liability of Insurance Company and Compensation in Motor Accident Case Explained Under Sections 56 and 166 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: Chhattisgarh High Court
The High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur delivered a significant judgment on 20 March 2026 in a motor accident compensation case, clarifying the liability of the insurance company under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988. The Court examined issues relating to absence of a valid fitness certificate, liability of insurer,…
No Indefeasible Right to Compel State to Conclude Exam Process When Paper Leak May Have Benefited Candidates: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court delivered an important judgment regarding fairness in public examinations and the impact of paper leaks. The Court held that candidates do not have an absolute right to demand completion of a tainted examination process, especially when the integrity of the exam is compromised. Background of…
Subsequent Tree Growth on Land Approved for Development Does Not Make It ‘Deemed Forest’: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court delivered a crucial judgment clarifying the concept of deemed forest under Section 2 Forest Conservation Act 1980. The Court held that mere growth of trees or vegetation on land cannot automatically convert it into forest land, especially when the land is already designated for development under a…
Refuses to Stall Release of Web Series ‘Anali’, Directs Petitioner to Statutory Remedy: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court delivered an important ruling concerning OTT content regulation under Information Technology Rules 2021. The court refused to stop the release of a web series and emphasized that when a statutory remedy is available, the High Court should not interfere under Article 226 Constitution of India.…
