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B. V. Nagarathna to Speak at ICA Symposium on Women’s Leadership in Arbitration
The Indian Council of Arbitration will organise a special symposium on March 7, 2026, in New Delhi on the theme Where Women Lead, Justice Follows. The event is designed to focus on gender diversity in arbitration and leadership within the legal profession, highlighting the need for greater representation of women in…
State’s Bid to Stall Compliance of Court Orders by Citing Proposed SLP Before SC Termed ‘In Bad Faith’: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court passed a strong order criticizing the conduct of the State authorities for seeking adjournment on the ground of filing a Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court. The matter arose from the seizure of a vehicle bearing Registration No. JH01FW 0020 in connection with Doranda P.S. Case No.…
Cruelty and Dowry Proceedings Quashed in View of Mutual Divorce, Court Observes No Useful Purpose Would Be Served: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court recently delivered an important judgment dealing with matrimonial disputes and criminal proceedings arising out of dowry allegations. The case arose from a marriage solemnized on 16 February 2005 according to Hindu rites and customs between the Petitioner and the Opposite Party No.2. After some…
Addition of Text Above Signature on Receipt Creates Grave Suspicion, Forgery Accused Not Discharged: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court refused to interfere with a Magistrate’s order rejecting the discharge plea of two accused persons in a criminal case involving alleged forgery and cheating in a land transaction. The Court held that at the stage of framing charges, the court only needs to see whether there is a prima facie…
Parents’ Life Sentence in Double Murder Case Upheld, Court Observes Social Realities Around Unmarried Daughter’s Pregnancy: Allahabad High Court
In a shocking case from Shahjahanpur district, the Allahabad High Court upheld the life imprisonment of a husband and wife who were convicted for killing their 15-year-old daughter and their 28-year-old tenant. The tragic incident took place in August 2014 and was described by the Court as a case driven by extreme…
UP Police Criticised for Violating Arrest Guidelines and Delaying Release of Accused by Over 20 Hours: Allahabad High Court
In a strong order highlighting violation of arrest guidelines, the Allahabad High Court criticised the Uttar Pradesh Police for illegally arresting a man in a case involving offences punishable with less than seven years of imprisonment. The Court observed that the police officials showed “no respect for law of the…
Complainant Entitled to File Appeal as ‘Victim’ Under Section 138 NI Act: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Indore Bench delivered an important judgment on 27th February 2026 in Criminal Appeal No. 5326 of 2024 between Vishwas (Appellant) and Ashwin (Respondent). The case arose from the acquittal of Ashwin in a complaint filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, where…
Bail Granted to Woman Accused in Double Murder Case Registered Two Years After Death: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted regular bail to Seema Saini, a 39 year old woman accused of conspiring to murder her husband and the wife of her alleged paramour. The bail was granted by Justice Sanjay Vashisth after considering the delay in registration of the FIR, absence of postmortem examination, and…
Bail Granted to 74-Year-Old Former SSC Advisor in PMLA Case, Court Says Prolonged Custody Without Trial Violates Article 21: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has granted bail to a 74 year old former education administrator arrested in connection with the alleged West Bengal school recruitment scam. The Court held that prolonged incarceration without commencement of trial cannot be justified merely because the case is registered under the stringent…
Cheating Case Against Central Bank of India Officers Quashed, Bank Entitled to Adjust OTS Deposit on Borrower’s Default: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has quashed criminal proceedings initiated against the Central Bank of India and its senior officials, holding that a bank is legally entitled to adjust the amount deposited under a One Time Settlement if the borrower fails to comply with the settlement terms. The judgment was delivered by Justice…
