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DNA Test Cannot Be Used to Prove Adultery in Divorce Case: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The matter was decided by the Andhra Pradesh High Court on 19 March 2026, where the Court refused to allow DNA testing of two children in a matrimonial dispute. The Court made it clear that children’s dignity and rights cannot be compromised merely to prove allegations between spouses. Facts leading to the dispute…
Lease Renewal, Eviction and Scheme Benefit Dispute Under West Bengal Government Premises (Tenancy Regulation) Act, 1976: Calcutta High Court
The case titled The West Bengal Small Industries Development Limited and Others versus M/s. Twinstar Industries and Others was decided on 19 March 2026 by the High Court at Calcutta. The matter was heard by Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya and Justice Supratim Bhattacharya. The dispute arose between the appellant…
FIR Quashed in Assault and Grievous Hurt Case Under Section 482 CrPC: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court delivered an important judgment on 19 March 2026 dealing with the scope of quashing of FIR under Section 482 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Court refused to quash the FIR filed against the petitioner Himanshu and held that where prima facie allegations disclose a cognizable…
No Cheating in Movie Loss, FIR Against Filmmaker Quashed: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered a crucial judgment clarifying the distinction between civil disputes and criminal offences under the Indian Penal Code. The Court quashed criminal proceedings against filmmaker V. Ganesan and held that a failed movie investment does not automatically amount to cheating. The…
Post-Retirement Pay Reduction Valid If Disciplinary Proceedings Began During Service: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered an important judgment clarifying that disciplinary proceedings initiated before retirement can continue even after an employee’s superannuation. The Court upheld the penalty imposed on a bank officer and dismissed his appeal, reinforcing the authority of banks under service rules…
Extradition Quashed in UK Murder Case Due to Lack of Prima Facie Evidence of Stabbing: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered a significant judgment refusing extradition of a Punjab-based man to the United Kingdom in a murder case. The Court quashed the recommendation made by the Magistrate under the Extradition Act, 1962, holding that there was no sufficient material to even establish a prima facie case. The…
Dying Declaration Cannot Be Ignored, Life Sentence for Husband Upheld in Wife Burning Case: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court delivered a strong judgment in a brutal murder and cruelty case involving marital violence, upholding the life imprisonment of a husband accused of burning his wife to death. In the case titled Subramani VERSUS State of Karnataka, the Court relied on dying declaration, eyewitness testimony of the…
After 37 Years, Court Refuses Retrial Despite Invalid Compromise, Proceedings Quashed: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court recently delivered an important judgment in a criminal matter where it refused to order a retrial even though the original acquittal was based on an invalid compromise. The Court exercised its inherent powers under Section 482 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 to quash the proceedings,…
Mutual Divorce Under Muslim Law Valid Even Without Court Process, Marriage Declared Dissolved: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court delivered a significant judgment clarifying the legal position of Mubarat divorce under Muslim Personal Law and the powers of Family Courts. In the case titled Jamilbhai Firozbhai Vahora VERSUS Ilma Irfanbhai Vahora, the Court held that a marriage dissolved through mutual consent can be…
Bank Cannot Ignore Customer Instructions, Exporter Held Liable, Recovery Allowed for Mistaken Remittance: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on 19 March 2026 delivered a significant judgment resolving a long-standing commercial dispute involving a foreign ship repair company, an Indian exporter, and a bank. The Court upheld the liability of the exporter under a corporate guarantee and also held the bank responsible for wrongly…
