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Death Sentence Upheld in Brutal Child Rape-Murder Case, Conviction of Sonu Singh Confirmed: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court delivered a significant and serious judgment confirming the death penalty in a child rape and murder case under Section 302 Indian Penal Code and Section 6 Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The case State of Punjab versus Sonu Singh highlights how courts evaluate…
No Parole for ‘Arranging’ Children’s Marriage or When Other Criminal Cases Are Pending, Relief Denied to Ex-MLA: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court delivered an important judgment clarifying the scope of parole under Uttar Pradesh Suspension of Sentence of Prisoners Rules 2007. The court held that parole cannot be granted to a convicted prisoner merely for arranging or fixing the marriage of their children and emphasized strict compliance…
Early Divorce Allowed, One-Year Marriage Rule Waived in Mutual Consent Case: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment allowing early divorce by mutual consent by waiving the mandatory waiting period under Section 14 Hindu Marriage Act 1955. The case titled Paras Jain & Anr. vs Nemo highlights how courts can relax legal conditions when a marriage has completely broken down at an…
Interpretation of Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and ‘Deemed Forest’ Concept in Urban Development Projects
The Supreme Court of India delivered an important judgment on 20 March 2026 in the case of Naveen Solanki vs Rail Land Development Authority, dealing with the interpretation of Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and the concept of deemed forest in urban development. The Bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice…
Transfer of Family Suit Allowed for Convenience of Parties Under Hindu Marriage Act: Gujarat High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered an important judgment on 20 March 2026 in the case of Haris Nisar Langoo versus National Investigation Agency and Zamin Adil Bhat versus National Investigation Agency. The decision was given by Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Ravinder Dudeja. The case revolves around bail in a serious…
Supreme Court Sets Aside Himachal High Court Order Quashing FIR in Alleged Property Grab Case
The Supreme Court restored an FIR in a property fraud case and held that the High Court wrongly quashed the investigation at an early stage. The judgment was delivered by Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta on 17 March 2026 in the case of Sharla Bazliel versus Baldev Thakur and others. Background of the Case…
Quashing of Proceedings Against Non-Executive Director Under Section 528 BNSS and Sections 138 & 141 NI Act: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court delivered an important judgment in Masud Tarif versus State of West Bengal and another, holding that a director cannot be prosecuted under Section 138 NI Act and Section 141 NI Act without specific allegations showing his role in the offence. The judgment was passed by Justice Uday Kumar on 20…
498A IPC FIR and Domestic Violence Case Quashed After Divorce Decree: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and domestic violence proceedings filed after divorce, holding that vague and general allegations cannot sustain criminal prosecution. The judgment was delivered by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna in the case of Sandeep Pathak and others versus Lalita Tiwari and others. Background of…
Can Property Remain Confiscated After Accused’s Death? Supreme Court Revives Bihar Appeal, Orders Fresh Hearing
The Supreme Court clarified that confiscation proceedings under the Bihar Special Courts Act, 2009 do not automatically end with the death of the accused. The Court set aside the Patna High Court order that had quashed confiscation proceedings against Sudha Singh, wife of a deceased government officer. The judgment…
Procedure Must Be Followed, FIR Under UP Gangsters Act Against Alleged Gang Leader Quashed: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court quashed an FIR under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, ruling that mandatory procedural requirements were not followed while preparing the Gang Chart. The case, Gabbar Singh alias Devendra Pratap Singh versus State of U.P. & Ors., highlights the importance…
