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Inquiry Under Section 202 CrPC Not Mandatory in Complaint Filed by Public Servant: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling on criminal procedure, the Supreme Court of India clarified the scope of Section 202 Criminal Procedure Code regarding the requirement of conducting an inquiry before issuing summons to an accused residing outside the territorial jurisdiction of a Magistrate. The judgment was delivered on 9…
Auction Purchaser in Possession Need Not Prove Delivery of Possession to Seek Injunction Against Interference: Supreme Court
Title: Code of Civil Procedure Comment – Supreme Court Clarifies Order XXI Rule 95 CPC and Rights of Auction Purchaser in Possession to Seek Injunction Supreme Court Clarifies Law on Auction Purchaser’s Possession In an important ruling concerning property rights after a court auction, the Supreme Court of India…
Trial Court’s Findings on Witnesses in Kejriwal Discharge Order Prima Facie Erroneous in Liquor Policy Case: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently examined a major development in the Delhi Excise Policy Case involving several political leaders and other accused persons. The case relates to alleged irregularities in the 2021–22 Delhi Excise Policy and investigations conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the…
Anticipatory Bail Granted to Army Officer in Rape Case Alleging False Promise of Marriage, Court Notes Roka Ceremony and Long Relationship: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently delivered an important order while considering a petition filed under Section 438 Code of Criminal Procedure seeking anticipatory bail in a case involving allegations of rape on the false promise of marriage under Section 376 Indian Penal Code. The Court observed that in a long…
Congress MLA Mukesh Malhotra’s Election Set Aside for Non-Disclosure of Criminal Cases, BJP Candidate Declared Elected: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court delivered a significant judgment concerning electoral transparency and disclosure of criminal antecedents by candidates. The case was examined under Section 100 Representation of the People Act, 1951, which empowers courts to declare an election void in cases of corrupt practice or…
20-Year Sentence in POCSO Case Upheld, Later Marriage Cannot Erase Sexual Offence Against Minor: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court delivered an important judgment relating to sexual offences against minors and the effect of a later marriage between the accused and the victim. The case was decided under the provisions of Section 6(1) Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and Section 376(2)(n) Indian Penal…
PSU Staff Cannot Claim Government Pay Parity Without State Approval, Lineman Pay Order Set Aside: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court delivered an important judgment concerning salary parity between employees of government departments and workers employed in public sector undertakings. The dispute was examined with reference to Rule 7 Arasu Rubber Corporation Service Rules and Rule 34 Arasu Rubber Corporation Service Rules. The…
Manjummel Boys Director Chidambaram Poduval Granted Anticipatory Bail in Sexual Assault Case: Court
A Sessions Court in Ernakulam, Kerala granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam filmmaker Chidambaram S Poduval, director of the popular film Manjummel Boys, in a criminal case alleging sexual assault of an actress. The order was passed on 7 March 2026 by Sessions Judge KK Balakrishnan, who held that custodial…
Trademark Protection for ‘Kataria’ Upheld, Insurance Broker’s Claim of Family Name Use Rejected: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently delivered an important ruling in a trademark infringement dispute concerning the use of the business name “Kataria Insurance.” The case arose under the provisions of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, particularly relating to Section 29 of Trade Marks Act, 1999 dealing with trademark…
Conviction in Cheque Bounce Case Upheld for ₹9 Lakh Liability Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Bombay High Court recently delivered an important ruling in a trademark infringement dispute concerning the use of the business name “Kataria Insurance.” The case arose under the provisions of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, particularly relating to Section 29 of Trade Marks Act, 1999 dealing with trademark…
