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Prepare SOP and Sensitise Officials Dealing with Disabled Persons, Directs Puducherry by : Madras High Court
The Madras High Court delivered an important judgment protecting the rights of persons with disabilities and directing administrative reforms in government departments. The decision was delivered by a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan while hearing a petition…
Interim Bail Granted to Delhi Couple Accused of Racially Abusing Neighbours from North-East: Saket Court
A Delhi Saket Court granted interim bail to a couple accused of using racial and derogatory remarks against their neighbours belonging to tribal communities from northeastern India. The order was passed on 11 March 2026 by Additional Sessions Judge Samar Vishal. The Court observed that although the conduct attributed…
CBI Probe Ordered into FIR Against ED Officers Over Alleged Assault on Accused at Ranchi Office: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court delivered an important judgment concerning a dispute between officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Jharkhand Police during the investigation of the Peyjal Scam. The case was heard by Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi in a criminal writ petition. The Court examined whether the FIR…
Conviction Upheld in Cheque Bounce Case, Defence of Misuse of Cheque Rejected Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act: Court
A Bengaluru Sessions Court upheld the conviction of an accused in a cheque bounce case and dismissed the criminal appeal filed under Section 415 BNSS 2023. The court confirmed that once the issuance of cheque and signature are admitted, the presumption under Section 118 Negotiable Instruments Act and Section 139…
Case Against 3 Accused for Helping Couple Identify Sex of Foetus in Female Foeticide Matter Not Quashed: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling on corporate law, the Supreme Court of India clarified that a valuation report is not mandatory for reduction of share capital under Section 66 Companies Act 2013. The Court explained that the statute does not impose any compulsory requirement for submitting a valuation report in every case of…
Sugarcane Cooperative Societies Not Multi-State Bodies After UP Bifurcation, Supreme Court Clarifies Status: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered an important judgment on March 10, 2026 clarifying the legal status of certain sugarcane cooperative societies after state reorganisation. The case arose after the creation of the State of Uttarakhand on November 9, 2000 under the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act 2000. Before the…
“Law Was a Solemn Calling for Him”: Chief Justice Arun Palli Pays Tribute to Justice V.K. Jhanji: Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court held a Full Court reference on March 9, 2026 to pay tribute to former Acting Chief Justice Justice Vijay Kumar Jhanji, who passed away on February 23, 2026. The ceremony was presided over by Chief Justice Arun Palli, who described Justice Jhanji as a jurist whose life was…
No Vested Right to Produce Additional Evidence at Appellate Stage Under Order XLI Rule 27 CPC: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India recently delivered an important judgment clarifying the scope of Order XLI Rule 27 Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, which deals with the production of additional evidence in appellate proceedings. The Court held that litigants do not possess any vested or automatic right to introduce…
Valuation Report Not Mandatory for Share Capital Reduction Under Section 66 of Companies Act: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered an important judgment interpreting the provisions governing reduction of share capital under Section 66 Companies Act, 2013. The Court clarified that obtaining or circulating a valuation report from a registered valuer is not a mandatory statutory requirement when a company…
Plaintiff Approaching Court with Unclean Hands Not Entitled to Specific Performance: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India recently delivered an important judgment interpreting the principles governing suits for specific performance under the Specific Relief Act, 1963. The Court held that a party who approaches the court while concealing material facts cannot claim the equitable relief of specific performance.…
