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Failure to Apprehend Accused for 13 Years Reflects Poorly on CBI, Bail Granted in ₹2 Crore Fraud Case: Delhi High Court
In a significant order highlighting investigative delay, the Delhi High Court granted bail to a woman accused in an alleged fraud involving disbursal of a government grant of approximately Rs.2 crore. The Court strongly criticised the Central Bureau of Investigation for taking nearly 13 years to apprehend the accused…
Reserved Candidate Availing Relaxation at Screening Stage Cannot Seek Migration to General Category: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling on reservation and migration principles in public employment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court held that a reserved category candidate who avails relaxation at the screening stage of a multi tier selection process cannot later seek migration to the General category on the basis of higher marks…
Criminal Justice Cannot Be Treated as Purchasable Commodity, Monetary Settlements Rejected in Fatal Negligence Cases: Meghalaya High Court
In a significant judgment reinforcing the principle that criminal law cannot be reduced to a financial settlement, the Meghalaya High Court refused to quash a criminal case involving death due to rash and negligent driving. The Court clearly stated that the criminal justice system is not for sale and serious offences…
Murder Case Quashed on Ground of Parity with Co-Accused Acquitted Earlier: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court in the case of PRAVEEN D @ MADHU @ MADDY v/s THE STATE OF KARNATAKA and ANR., Criminal Petition No. 2970 of 2026, quashed criminal proceedings against the petitioner on the ground of parity with co-accused who had already been acquitted. The matter was decided by Justice M Nagaprasanna.…
Accused Rajendra Laxmichand Dhurve Acquitted in POCSO and IPC Case Due to Lack of Proof of Victim’s Age: Calcutta High Court
The High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Nagpur Bench, delivered a significant judgment on 24 February 2026 in Criminal Appeal No. 432/2023. The Appellant, Rajendra S/O Laxmichand Dhurve, aged 34, challenged his conviction by the Additional Sessions Judge, Special Judge POCSO, Bhandara, in Special Case (Child…
Stamp Duty Must Be Assessed on Date of Execution, Excess Demand Quashed: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court in the case of M/S Jai Prakash Associated Pvt Ltd. v State of MP MP-6936-2019 delivered a significant judgment clarifying the law relating to assessment of stamp duty on lease deeds. The Division Bench comprising Justice Vivek Rusia and Justice Pradeep Mittal held that stamp duty must be…
Married Daughter Entitled to Ex-Gratia and Leave Encashment if She Is the Sole Legal Heir: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court in the case of Prasanna Namdev Soni v High Court of MP WP-37546-2024 delivered an important judgment protecting the rights of a married daughter to receive service benefits of her deceased father. The Division Bench comprising Justice Vivek Rusia and Justice Pradeep Mittal held that a…
Delhi Police Screening Committee Decision Upheld, Candidature Cancelled Despite Acquittals Under SC/ST Act and IPC: Central Administrative Tribunal
Raju Nath, son of Shri Shravan Nath from Shiv Bari, Bikaner, Rajasthan, approached the Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi, challenging the decision of the Delhi Police to cancel his candidature for the post of Constable (Exe.) Male. The applicant alleged that the order dated 04.11.2024 was…
Widow’s Pension Claim Cannot Be Denied Due to Unregistered Nikahnama, Absence of Marriage Photo or Service Record Entry: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court in the case of Farzanabanu Mohammadhanif Shaikh v Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation & Ors., R/Special Civil Application No. 21884 of 2019, delivered an important judgment protecting the rights of a widow to claim family pension. The Court held that denial of family pension merely because the…
Detailed Appreciation of Evidence Not Permissible at Bail Stage: Supreme Court of India
On 24 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India reiterated an important principle of criminal law while deciding the case titled SHOBHA NAMDEV SONAVANE VERSUS SAMADHAN BAJIRAO SONVANE AND OTHERS. The matter was heard by a Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta. The Court set aside an order of…
