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Magistrates Advised to Make Contempt Reference if ‘Browbeaten’ by Police Over Uncomfortable Investigation Orders: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court delivered an important judgment highlighting the independence of Magistrates and misuse of authority by police officers in sensitive investigations. The case titled Sandeep Audichya VERSUS State of U.P. and others 2026 deals with the issue of FIR registration and remedies available under the…
Suicide Driven by Stress and Social Pressure, Court Convicts Man for Abetting Wife’s Suicide: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently delivered an important judgment dealing with dowry harassment, suicide, and criminal liability under IPC sections. The case titled Veer Pal v. State relates to the tragic death of a married woman in July 1999, within seven years of her marriage. The Court carefully examined whether the…
“Legal Profession Tainted”: Supreme Court Condemns Barabanki Lawyers’ Toll Plaza Hooliganism and Attack on Advocate for Representing Accused
The Supreme Court has strongly criticized members of the Barabanki District Bar Association in Uttar Pradesh for violent acts at a toll plaza, following a dispute over an advocate allegedly refusing to pay toll. The Court also condemned the vandalism of the office of a lawyer who represented toll plaza employees…
Regulations Introduced to Curb Sexual Harassment of Women at High Court: Kerala High Court
The Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court has officially notified the Gender Sensitisation and Sexual Harassment of Women at the High Court of Kerala (Prevention Prohibition and Redressal) Regulations 2026. These Regulations will come into effect from March 23, 2026, aiming to ensure a safe and respectful environment…
Quashing of FIR in Forgery Case While Handwriting Expert’s Opinion Is Pending Is Unjustified: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has set aside the Himachal Pradesh High Court judgment which had quashed a First Information Report (FIR) alleging forgery, cheating, and misappropriation of property. A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta observed that the High Court acted prematurely while the…
Proof of Legal Debt and Proprietorship Essential in Cheque Dishonour Case Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act: Bombay High Court
In an important judgment delivered on 17 March 2026, the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Nagpur Bench, dealt with a criminal revision application involving dishonour of cheque under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act. The case revolved around a financial dispute between jewellers and the legal requirement to…
Asking Wife to Assist Family or Stay with In-Laws Does Not Constitute Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has clarified that asking a wife to assist in caring for family members or to live with in-laws cannot by itself amount to cruelty under Section 498A Indian Penal Code. The judgment was delivered by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna, who quashed criminal proceedings against a husband and his family…
Railways Directed to Extend Scouts and Guides Quota to Hindustan Scouts, Denial Found Arbitrary: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has directed the Ministry of Railways to extend recruitment benefits under the Scouts and Guides quota to the Hindustan Scouts and Guides Association. The Court held that denying such benefits was arbitrary and violated Article 14 Constitution of India, which guarantees equality before law. The…
FRRO Pulled Up for Stalling Exit of US National Accused of Religious Conversion: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has strongly criticized the Foreigners Regional Registration Office for refusing to process the exit permit of a foreign national despite a valid court order. Justice NJ Jamadar held that once a judicial order is in force, administrative authorities like FRRO are bound to comply and cannot act on…
Magistrate Cannot Direct Police to Conduct ‘Inquiry’ Under Section 175(3) BNSS, Must Assess Grounds Before Ordering Probe: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has clarified an important legal position under Section 175(3) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, holding that a Magistrate cannot direct the police to conduct an “inquiry.” The Court stated that such inquiry must be conducted by the Magistrate himself before ordering any police…
