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Bail Granted During Investigation in POCSO Case Involving Child Assault by Uncle Was “Too Premature”, Bail Cancelled: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has cancelled the bail granted to Rayees Ahmad Shah in a case registered under the POCSO Act, holding that the bail granted during the investigation was premature. The court was hearing a petition filed by the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir through Police…
Mere Membership of Terrorist Gang Not Sufficient to Invoke Section 20 UAPA, Prosecution Must Prove Terrorist Act: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has partly allowed a petition filed by Dawood, 21, challenging the charges framed against him by the Special Judge designated under the NIA Act, Jammu. Dawood had challenged the trial court’s order dated 23 August 2025, under which he was charged under Sections 13…
Interfaith Same-Sex Couple Has Fundamental Right to Live Together in a Peaceful Live-In Relationship: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has allowed a petition filed by Km Farida Ansari and Pragati Kushwaha, directing that they be allowed to live together peacefully in a live-in relationship. The order was passed by Justice Dr. Gautam Chowdhary on 14 September 2026 in Writ-C No. 36224 of 2026. The petitioners told the court…
Expunges DM’s Remark Against Scholar Alleging ‘Mentality to Harass SC/ST Persons’, Warns Against Personal Comments: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has removed personal remarks made against Dr. Dev Narayan Jha by the District Magistrate, Sitamarhi, while refusing to interfere with the orders concerning a drainage dispute. The judgment was delivered by Justice Alok Kumar on 18 September 2026 in Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No. 6198 of 2024.…
Touching a Child’s Breasts With Sexual Intent Constitutes Sexual Assault Under Section 7 of POCSO Act: Meghalaya High Court
The Meghalaya High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Rockyroy Lyngkhoi, upholding his conviction and five-year prison sentence in a case involving the sexual assault of a minor. The judgment was delivered by Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere on 1 September 2026 in Crl.A No. 27 of 2024. The appeal challenged the…
Refund Cannot Be Ordered Decades After Sale Executed Pursuant to Specific Performance Decree, Supreme Court Holds It Inequitable: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has allowed an appeal by the legal representatives of Sobaran Singh, restoring a Trial Court decree concerning a registered agreement to sell dated 16.06.1975. The dispute involved about 5 bighas of agricultural land located around 3 km from Agra. The agreed sale price was Rs. 20,000, of which Rs.…
Accused Convicted in Cheque-Bounce Case Involving ₹1.5 Lakh Cheque: Delhi Court
A Delhi court has convicted Sachin Taneja in a cheque-bounce case filed by Mukesh Malhotra, holding him guilty under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The judgment was delivered on 17 September 2026 by the Judicial Magistrate First Class-02, North-West District, Rohini Courts, Delhi. According to…
Wife Not Entitled to Interim Maintenance for Period During Which She Was Employed: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has partly allowed an appeal filed by Brijesh Rajkumar Suri against an order directing him to pay Rs. 5,000 per month as interim maintenance to his wife, Navita Brijesh Suri. The couple married on 25.10.2015 and have a daughter born on 26.08.2016, who is in the custody of the respondent. They have…
Air Force Driver Had Sufficient Time to Avoid Collision With Due Care, Oil Tanker Not Negligent: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by the Union of India against a compensation claim arising from a road accident on 12.06.1998 near the Main Gate of Air Force Station, Chabua for damage to its Swaraj Mazda defence vehicle, registration, on National Highway No. 37. The Union had sought Rs. 62,100…
Two Juveniles Granted Bail in 63.76 Kg Ganja Case, Inquiry Ordered Under JJ Act: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has allowed two criminal revision petitions and ordered the release on bail of two juveniles in a DRI case involving the alleged recovery of 63.760 kg of ganja (net weight) from a Mahindra TUV vehicle. The case arose from DRI Patna Unit Case No. 01 of 2024-25, registered under Sections 8(c),…
